Christmas – a ‘good’ time to renew home insurance
December 6, 2007 by admin
Filed under News, News-Insurance
Christmas is a good time for consumers to look at renewing their home insurance cover according to insurers Direct Line. 
Home owners should be extra vigilant during the festive period by checking their cover and removing any expensive items from display states the company.
Andrew Lowe, head of home insurance with Direct Line, said: “Expensive items such as those over £1,500 in value, for example jewellery, may need to be specified separately on your policy – it is a good idea to check with your insurer.”
He also advised students to be extra vigilant if they return home for Christmas.
Unoccupied student housing can be an ideal target for thieves. Students should ensure they are fully covered for their contents and remove any expensive items from view, he said.
Recent research by Liverpool Victoria revealed that theft accounts for 36 per cent of crime in the UK and costs the nation £2.8 billion per year.
The findings also show that 68 per cent of homes in the UK leave expensive items such as TVs, PCs and antiques on display.
