Launching in April 2016, Flood Re aims to give homeowners in high flood-risk areas more options when it comes to protecting their properties. Property journalist Cherry Casey explains what you need to know about this latest innovation to the home insurance market.
Hiscox customer Dr John Urquhart offers some insightful tips on making a claim on your home insurance, having been through the process when his bathroom suffered a troublesome leak. (Such diligence isn’t strictly necessary with Hiscox, as we aim to make the process as hassle-free for you as possible. You only need to be as involved as you want to be. But you may find some of these tips helpful).
We’ve all heard how a cow’s lick supposedly made a bald man sprout hair. But the mysterious properties of bovine drool don’t have such a positive effect on a car’s paintwork, however, as one of our customers discovered.
Ever had that nagging worry when you’re going away that you’ve forgotten something? Most of us have. But you relax as soon as you remember you packed the passports, your reading glasses or that pair of ‘holiday’ shoes safely away in your bag. But imagine your horror if you suddenly realise you’ve left that bag – your entire luggage, in fact – in a layby on the motorway.
When it comes to insuring our homes, why do we cover our big-ticket buys but forget the day-to-day valuables that we couldn’t do without?
Contents insurance is something many people see as a tick-box exercise. But there are lots of things you need to consider if you want to make sure your cover is right for you and your home. From inner limits to valuations, we’ll take you through everything you need to know in this ultimate guide, with tips and examples from the experts.
