Could Social Media Lead to Break-ins at Home Whilst Occupants are on Holiday?

For many years the dangers of using social media outlets to publicise the home have been reported-on regularly. From Facebook groups that publicise a party to the posting of home addresses on profiles, there are many ways in which thieves can use such sites to decide on their targets. But another way in which thieves are getting an easy ride from social media sites is through the posting of holiday details. So if home owners do not want to face making a claim on their home insurance then ensuring that they do not publicise the times in which their property is empty could be a first step. read more »

Drink and Drug Related Incidents Could Invalidate a Travel Insurance Claim

Everyone heads out on holiday for different reasons and what takes place when they are abroad will naturally differ accordingly. However, many people heading abroad are still doing so without adequate travel insurance covering them and one of the reasons is that people are confused by the different policies that are on offer – according to a recent press release from the Association of British Insurers (http://www.abi.org.uk). The report comes as the ABI launches a travel insurance guide, which also highlights the fact that many travellers are unaware of what might invalidate their insurance. read more »

One in Fifteen Willing to Go on Holiday Without Any Form of Travel Insurance According to New Survey

Travel insurance is something that has been in the news a lot recently, largely in relation to the threat of BA strikes, with insurers warning that some providers will not pay out in such conditions (highlighting the necessity to be familiar with the small print). Today, however, it is in relation to a new study that has been revealed by Direct Line (http://www.directline.com), who have discovered that a surprising amount of holidaymakers are willing to cut travel insurance out of the equation altogether to save money. read more »

Insurance Providers LV= Encouraging Customers to Keep Their Gold Insured

With any form of insurance one of the areas that customers are encouraged to keep an eye on regularly is whether certain areas are covered by their policy. So when there were threats of BA cabin crew workers going on strike those with travel insurance were told to check that they would be covered in such a situation. read more »