Home Insurance
April 14, 2010
Your home and your family are likely the most important things in your life; and as such keeping both of these things protected and safe is probably one of your top priorities - but what's the best way to do that?
There's a wide range of different approaches you can take to look after your property and your family, but taking out home insurance is a good starting point. Keeping your possessions covered isn't necessarily expensive to do, and by taking a few simple steps you can bring your premiums right down.
For example, it might be worth joining your local neighbourhood watch scheme. Not only can you save on your insurance premiums (Many companies offer up to a 5% discount simply for being a member), but doing so means you're part of a community that exists purely to keep each other safe from crime - after all, having house insurance is all well and good, but not having to claim on it in the first place is far more preferable.
Another way to keep your premiums low is to improve the security in and around your home. This can initially be expensive, but when you consider that on average a theft leaves the British homeowner £2,000 worse off and that fitting certain equipment will also lower your home insurance premiums, in the long run it is a worthwhile outlay.
How much security you want to fit is entirely your decision; you may want to simply fit extra locks, or go the whole hog and install a full alarm system. Of course, the more you do the safer you will be, and fitting things like a NACOSS certified alarm or uPVC door will mean your premiums decrease.
Just remember, preventing crime is better than simply covering the damages - homes that have previously been burgled are statistically more likely to be attacked again as thieves know that not only have they been able to break into the property before, but that the items will likely have been replaced. They also have an idea of when you're out, and all this knowledge means that the burglars are better equipped to steal from you again. A good quality alarm that is visible from the exterior of your home is a good line of defence as criminals are less likely to consider a house with visible deterrents, as while home insurance is a good last resort, claiming on it is a stressful process that will just add extra stress to an already difficult situation.
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