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- Declare extra security for home contents insurance benefits, over-50s advised - 3rd September, 2009
Elderly property owners who have taken steps to reduce the risk of burglary at their house should make sure their home contents insurance provider knows about it, according to one firm.
Rias, which offers home contents insurance to the over-50s, said that premiums could be lowered if the provider is aware of any extra measures households have taken, such as deadbolts on front and back doors and key locks on any windows... - Home contents insurance for student bikes recommended - 28th August, 2009
M&S Money has warned students who received their A-level results recently that if they plan to take a bike to university with them, they should look to take out home contents insurance to protect it from theft.
Research by the firm shows that 22 per cent of people trying to save money by cycling while at university have had their bikes stolen by thieves and it advises home contents insurance in order to help avoid a hefty bill to replace it... - Home contents insurance deal offered by Nationwide - 27th August, 2009
Those requiring both home contents insurance and building cover could save money if they choose Nationwide as a provider, as the group is currently offering a discount when the two services are purchased together.
Customers could receive 20 per cent off the cost of their home insurance premiums for up to two years by going with the building society, provided they renew the cover product after the first 12 months... - Home contents insurance advised for festival-goers - 25th August, 2009
Those rounding up this year's festival season with the summer events of Leeds and Reading this weekend (August 29th-31st) should take out home contents insurance to protect their belongings while enjoying their favourite bands.
Research by the Post Office shows that 39 per cent of Brits have been or are planning to go to an outdoor event such as a festival, taking up to £600-worth of equipment and cash with them, which it advises can be protected with home contents insurance... - Home contents insurance recommended for new students - 20th August, 2009
Many sixth-form students will be hoping that they get a place at university today (August 20th) as their A-level results are published, but one home insurance firm has offered them advice for their September preparations.
Home contents insurance provider Saga warns that with iPods, TVs, stereos and laptops, halls of residences are popular places for burglars and soon-to-be students may be too busy having fun to remember to protect their belongings... - Cities with most home contents insurance claims revealed - 17th August, 2009
A new study has shown the areas of the UK which have seen the greatest number of home contents insurance claims relating to theft over the past 12 months, and London and Nottingham are the most affected.
According to moneysupermarket.com, those experiencing the highest levels of burglary, as calculated through the volume of home contents insurance claims received by the firm, also include Yorkshire and the rest of the south-east... - Tips on how to get cheap home insurance offered - 11th August, 2009
Home insurance customers looking to get the best deal on a new policy have been handed some advice by one financial website.
Money.co.uk gave a run down of the ten best tips for households to make sure they get a cheap home insurance deal to protect the items in the their property and the building itself.
Most firms offer a renewal quote once the policy comes to the end of its term, but the website recommends looking elsewhere before blindly accepting the first offer, as households may be able to find cheap home insurance elsewhere... - Home insurance provider warns of wasp infestations - 29th July, 2009
Home insurance provider Sheilas' Wheels has said that the last week in July is the time when wasps and hornets are most prevalent, which could lead to unwanted infestations in properties.
However, those attempting to remove any nests should seek professional help before attempting the task themselves, according to the firm... - Home contents insurance 'vital' for landlords - 21st July, 2009
Calls have been made for landlords to make sure they do not cut back on home contents insurance due to financial pressures brought on by the recession.
Sainsbury's Finance has said that, while the value of their houses may have collectively dropped £118.4 billion in value between the first quarter of 2008 and the same time this year, home contents insurance should not be neglected to save money... - Home contents insurance 'can protect iPods' - 10th July, 2009
A leading industry figure has said that valuable items carried around in bags can be covered against loss or theft through home contents insurance policies.
With 32 million mp3s being sold in 2008, portable music players such as the iPod are fast becoming the most owned gadgets among the British public, but these should be covered with additional policy features on standard home insurance...