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Damage caused by builders costing insurers £3.9 billion
Posted on 01/08/2007 at 04:25
Posted on 01/08/2007 at 04:25
A recent report has revealed that builders' errors are costing insurance companies a staggering £3.9 billion each year. Shocking workmanship and poor technique has been blamed for the large number of construction errors which take place each year.
According to Abbey Insurance, who were responsible for this study, there ...
Tips on obtaining insurance for your holiday home
Posted on 30/07/2007 at 05:37
Posted on 30/07/2007 at 05:37
This year, several thousand Britons will purchase holiday homes abroad. With prices for overseas properties rising steadily, it is essential to obtain sufficient home insurance for your holiday retreat. However, obtaining insurance for overseas properties can often be a very confusing process. Here are some tips to help you protect your 'place in the sun.'
Examine all the options ava...
Tips on obtaining home insurance if you live in a flood-prone area
Posted on 19/07/2007 at 15:13
Posted on 19/07/2007 at 15:13
In a worrying development, there are fears that many homeowners may be denied the opportunity to obtain home insurance because they live in areas that are prone to flooding due to poorly maintained flood defences. In a survey by the National Audit Office, a staggering 50% of linear defences and 49% of flood defences are in disrepair thus lea...
Home insurance advice for flood-hit property owners
Posted on 19/07/2007 at 14:44
Posted on 19/07/2007 at 14:44
Torrential rains in Yorkshire and the north-eastern parts of the UK have left much destruction in their wake. Particularly hard-hit have been home-owners who must now face the prospect of reconstruction and filing insurance claims. Whilst many insurance companies have set up special help lines for flood-hit property owners, making an insurance claim can still be a rather complicated process.
Home insurance premiums 'stay low'
Posted on 19/07/2007 at 09:53
Posted on 19/07/2007 at 09:53
Although it charted a rapid rise in the cost of car insurance premiums to record levels, the AA Insurance British Insurance Premium Index has revealed that home insurance premiums fell during the second quarter of 2007.
The insurance provider's research indicates that average indexed premiums fell slightly for both buildings and conten...