A recent survey conducted by the AA Insurance group has estimated that the cost of home insurance rose by 10% over the course of 2011.
Breaking down its findings, AA Insurance discovered that buildings insurance premiums rose by 3.1% from an average of £143 a year in 2010 to £156 in 2011, while contents insurance also went up, this time by slightly more than buildings cover, increasing by 4.4% to an average £80 a year in just the last three months of 2011.
An increase in the number of home insurance claims, coupled with an increase in crime levels, is believed to be responsible for driving the cost of home insurance upwards. The past two winters have also seen the insurance industry hit with a high level of claims for winter weather damage to property including burst pipes and caused by plummeting temperatures and storm damage and flooding, which has caused insurers to raise their premiums as a result.
The British Crime Survey also showed that crime levels have increased in England and Wales, with the rate for domestic burglaries in these areas up by 10% in the last 12 months to June 2011. Insurance experts believe the increase in the number of domestic burglaries is linked to the economic pressure much of the country is currently experiencing.
Insurance provider, the AA, has reported a 200% increase in the number of calls it has received this week with regard to claims following damaged caused to property of vehicles as a result of the storms which have been battering the UK in the last 7 days.
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Home insurance providers have issued advice to homeowners on how best to protect their homes ahead of the wintry and stormy weather which is forecast to strike in the coming days.
Home insurer Direct Line have issued a recommendation to home owners to prepare their properties ahead of winter to avoid damage which can be caused by the change in weather. The insurance provider has estimated that 40% of UK property could be left vulnerable to winter damage as the weather starts to turn, which leaves a number of homes open to problems and consequential insurance claims.
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As the run up to Christmas gets fully underway, your house becomes more of a target to burglars as we bring home the goodies ready for the big day. On average in the UK we spend £624 each on presents and food and drink, which means the value of your contents increases significantly during this time, so to avoid falling victim to thieves, it’s worth checking with your home insurance provider to ensure these extra items are covered should the worst happen.
Insurance experts are warning homeowners to be extra vigilant this week as this period is notoriously popular with criminals who use the extra hours of darkness to cause damage and break into property.