Confused has released new research which shows insurance theft claims are at their highest during November, with the cover of darkness providing rich pickings for thieves.
Confused has revealed that November is a month to be feared amongst the British public, as the darker nights and the approach of Christmas means burglars are out in force.
Summer hase to an end marking the official start of long winter nights. However, with less daylight, Confused is warning people to beware as the cover of darkness can prove a tempting offer for opportunistic thieves to target vulnerable homes.
Research released by Confused reveals that the most home insurance theft claims are made in the month of November, accounting for 9.1 per cent of home insurance theft claims*. This marks a huge 20% increasewhenpared with the month of April where burglary claims were at their lowest**.
With the average cost of a burglary at 3,500***, its vital homeowners take all the preventative measures they can to avoid bing a victim. Confused urges people to check their home insurance policies to make sure they are fully covered in the event of a burglary as dark winter nights could prompt an increase in claims as a result of break-ins.
“In fact, in the month of November, 676 burglaries took place within the area of Essex**. It is important to remember that opportunists carry out most burglaries. As a resident you can make a few small changes to your property and your daily routine that can help to make your home safer, by putting would-be burglars off and making life very difficult for them”
Detective Superintendent O Callaghan, continued: “Having your property burgled can be very upsetting, as not only do the victims have to deal with the psychological effects of having their home entered, but they also have to spend time dealing with insurancepanies to try and get back the monetary value of any stolen items, whilst alsoing to terms with the loss of any sentimental or irreplaceable items”
Mark Gabriel Head of Confused, Home Insurance, added: “Having adequate cover in place will minimise the financial impact and take the sting out of having to replace any of your stolen possessions”
For more home theft prevention tips, or to learn more about home contents insurance visit Confused.
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Notes to Editors: * The information is provided from Confused own home claims made between Aug 07 Jul 11. 9.1% of theft claims were made between the month of November ** & *** The information is provided by Confuseds own home claims data and is based on customers who have made a claim in the last four years Aug -7 Jul 11, this is an average figure over four years.
Confused is not a supplier, insurancepany or broker. It provides a free, objective and unbiasedparison service. By using cutting-edge technology, it has developed a series of intelligent web-based solutions that evaluate a number of risk factors to help customers with their decision-making, subsequently finding them great deals on a wide-range of insurance products, financial services, utilities and more. Confuseds service is based on the most up-to-date information provided by UK suppliers and industry regulators.
Confused is owned by the Admiral Group plc. Admiral listed on the London Stock Exchange in September 2004. Confused is regulated by the FSA.
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