Citizens Advice says that companies, from insurers and mortgage providers to broadband companies are overcharging long-standing customers
Home Insurance
Insurance auto-renewal – is it legal?
We’re encouraged to shop around for insurance and not to stay loyal to the same company
Cooling off period for insurance – cancellation rights explained
If you’ve taken out an insurance policy how long do you have to change your mind
Does a faulty tumble dryer invalidate your home insurance?
If you have a faulty appliance, such as a Hotpoint, Creda or Indesit tumble dryer (brands owned by Whirlpool), will you be able to claim on your insurance if it causes a fire
How to keep flood water out of your home
If you want to know how to keep flood water out of your home, there are other options apart from sandbags
What are flood resilient measures for your home?
If your home is at risk of flooding, have you considered flood resilient measures
A flood insurance deal will cap insurance costs for flood risk homes
If you live in a house that’s at risk of flooding, you should be able to continue to get affordable insurance for it
Using price comparison sites for home insurance
If you want to use a price comparison site to buy your home insurance, you have to be prepared to read some of the small print
Is it better to insure your gadgets on your home insurance or take out gadget cover?
If you have lots of gadgets you may be tempted to take out gadget insurance
Storm damage home insurance claims: will your insurer pay up?
When it comes to a storm damage home insurance claim, insurers don’t have any official definition of what counts as a storm
What do you need to do before you can deal with an insurer on someone else’s behalf?
A few weeks ago I needed to ring a relative’s insurance company to make a change to her policy
How to improve the security around your home to reduce the risk of burglary
Research reveals that many burglaries aren’t planned, but are carried out by opportunists spotting a property that looks like it will provide little resistance
Can your insurer pay a claim with insurance vouchers or can you refuse?
Over the last few years an increasing number of insurers have been paying claims with insurance vouchers, rather than cash or replacing items that have been damaged
What does legal expenses insurance cover? Understanding legal costs cover.
Legal expenses insurance gives you free legal advice and the use of a lawyer in case of a dispute about employment or other civil matters
Burst pipes insurance claims – how to claim for frozen pipes
If you have a frozen pipe, making a claim should be straightforward
Flood insurance – 5 tips about getting a new policy and making a claim
As anyone whose property has been flooded knows, flooding often means many months of clearing up, drying out and repairing your property
Subsidence – what it means for your insurance
If your property has suffered subsidence, you need to claim on your insurance
Insurance if you have valuables, antiques or a high value property.
High value or ‘high net worth’ policies aren’t for everyone but if you live in an expensive property or have valuable possessions, they’re definitely worth considering
Protecting yourself from floods if you live in a flood risk area; how to receive early flood warnings
If your property is flooded there may be only a few hours’ warning and when most properties are flooded the damage is caused by relatively small amounts of flood water — often just a few inches
Can a conviction invalidate your insurance? How a conviction may affect your insurance
If you have a conviction, even if it’s a minor one, you could invalidate your cover if you don’t tell your insurance company