Category Archives: Home Insurance

Buy to let insurance firms are threatening to the pull plug on policies for homes at risk from flooding. Around 25% of all homes in England and Wales could end up under water if the government fails to pledge cash … Continue reading →

Home insurance quotes are still climbing, according to the latest AA survey. Average prices for buildings, contents and combined insurance climbed by 11% over the past 12 months.

Vouchers instead of cash hand-outs are a favourite way for home insurance companies to settle claims. But vouchers can lead to problems for householders who cannot easily replace the stolen property.

The over 50s get cheap home insurance quotes because providers believe they fewer and smaller claims – and when they do they are more likely to be honest about their losses. Insurers think the higher your age, the lower the … Continue reading →

As Britain braces for another harsh winter, home insurers warn that homeowners need to check their water and heating systems are up to the job. Water damage from leaks was the main home insurance pay out last year.

Householder, landowners and businesses can immerse themselves in the latest flood information community launched on Facebook. Government agencies, online communities and businesses have joined the page to share advice with  those at risk of flooding.

Boiler insurance customers can take cold comfort from their heating maintenance supplier suspending sales due to suspected misselling of their policies. HomeServe stopped marketing and taking on new customers after an independent audit revealed sale processes were below par – … Continue reading →

Insurers paid out £1 billion to home owners claiming for water damage after pipes burst in the freezing winters of the past two years. To help homeowners avoid the problem, here’s a guide to some ways to minimise the risk … Continue reading →

Home insurance costs have tipped a record high – with the average cost of a combined buildings and contents policy reaching £205.55. As the Bank of England revealed inflation has soared to a 20-year high of 5.2 per cent, fuelled … Continue reading →

DIY homeowners and cowboy builders trying to shoehorn as much living space as they can in to a home may have problems with their home insurance. Around 3 million homeowners are trapped in a property they cannot leave because they … Continue reading →