‘Homeowners protected from acts of god’

Building and contents insurance can help protect homeowners from the effects of climate exchange, according to the head of risk and underwriting at esure home insurance.

Mike Pickard states that the recent earthquake and increasingly frequent extreme weather conditions can see homeowners “rely” on their home or buildings insurance policy.

The head of risk and underwriting also states that measures can also be taken to help protect homes in the event of severe weather, such as flooding.

“There is no quick fix for flood damaged properties and the destructive power of water can turn lives upside down and damage personal belongings beyond repair”, he explains. Taking precautions and being prepared for the unexpected, whenever it should strike, is crucial.”

Research released by esure also revealed today that nine in every ten adults would not by a property if it had previously been flooded.

Following the earthquake in February, esure said that “a bout of extreme weather can strike at any time and in any street across the UK with devastating effects”.

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