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Would your home pass the 10p subsidence test – and how do insurers handle claims?

Cracks appearing in the home can be a worry – and the record-breaking heatwave that we experienced this summer has led to speculation that subsidence claims could increase as a result. The Association of British Insurers (ABI) points out that cracks ...

23 Sept 2022 at 08:30

Life

7 ways to keep home insurance costs down

With many household bills soaring, home insurance may be one area where people are tempted to try to cut back. Hannah Davidson, a senior underwriting manager at Aviva, says that while it’s understandable people are focusing on their finances, the ...

29 Jul 2022 at 09:00

Personal Finance

Insurance premium tax should be cut in Spring Statement, say brokers

Insurance premium tax (IPT) should be cut in next week’s Spring Statement to help encourage take-up of policies at a time when living costs are surging, brokers have urged. Insurance is an essential means of managing risk and building resilience ...

17 Mar 2022 at 10:55

Personal Finance

Dog turning on kitchen tap among more unusual canine-related insurance claims

A dog flooded a kitchen by turning on a tap in one of the more unusual pet-related claims to have been dealt with by an insurance giant. As Crufts returns this week, Aviva said it receives around 800 accidental damage claims in the UK each year ...

10 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Personal Finance

Over-50s see biggest jumps in their insurance premiums, analysis finds

People aged over 50 were the age group facing the biggest jumps in their insurance premiums in January, analysis has found. The average home insurance premium offered to over-50s increased by 5.8% in the 12 months to January 2022, meaning ...

28 Feb 2022 at 11:55

Personal Finance

Average premiums for home insurance drop to lowest level in four years

Average home insurance costs have dropped over the past year, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The price fall may give a bit of relief to households who are grappling with the soaring costs of many other bills. In ...

12 May 2022 at 01:25

Property

Half of all Kilkenny homes could be 'substantially underinsured' as rebuilding costs soar

Over 34,000 homes in Kilkenny may be underinsured by up to 30% following a huge increase in the cost of rebuilding, according to leading online broker Insuremyhouse.ie. The home insurance expert’s internal review of thousands of ...

19 Jan 2022 at 10:33

Personal Finance

Households urged to take steps to prevent frozen pipe damage this winter

Damage caused by pipes bursting due to cold weather cost £9,300 on average to put right last year, according to analysis of home insurance claims. The Association of British Insurers (ABI), which released the figure, suggested ...

16 Nov 2022 at 16:06

Personal Finance

6% annual increase in average price paid for home insurance

The average price paid for home insurance in the first quarter of 2023 was £315, up by 6% on the same quarter last year, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The average price paid for cover in the first ...

18 May 2023 at 00:01

Personal Finance

Sky aims to shake up home insurance market with new service

Sky is aiming to shake up the home insurance market with a new “smart home protection” service. Sky Protect will let customers insure their homes and keep an eye on them, helping to spot potential problems. Customers will ...

02 May 2023 at 00:01

Personal Finance

Many people may be underestimating value of hobby equipment – survey

People with hobbies may be significantly underestimating how much it would cost to replace the equipment they are using, a survey suggests. More than nine in 10 (93%) of people surveyed for insurer Aviva said they take ...

07 Apr 2023 at 07:00

City

Direct Line to pay out £30m to overcharged home and car insurance customers

Direct Line is set to pay out £30 million in compensation to customers who were overcharged when they renewed their car or home insurance. The insurer admitted to an “error” in implementing the financial watchdog’s ...

01 Sept 2023 at 12:14

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