Primecover News 22nd October 2010

With the lovely British summer now behind us, we are now looking towards the winter months with trepidation, probably wondering what kind of weather it will bring.

From an Insurance point of view, the weather can often be the cause of many serious claims. For example, in the summer of 2007, when widespread flooding caused major disaster, many people were forced to leave their homes, and obviously looked to their Insurers for help. In a report published by the Environmental Agency in January, the flooding episodes cost the UK £3.2bn. The same report indicated that £1bn of this loss was recovered through Insurance.

Property Owners face other problems in the winter with the properties like frozen pipes and water leaks. Those who have properties that may at times be unoccupied should be extra vigilant and try to contact tenants to ensure if the premises are being left for holidays etc  that it is always essential to have some one visit the property and ensure that is in a state of good repair, at all times.

One direct result of the severe weather conditions that have affected the UK over the last three years is that the average cost of buildings cover has risen within the past year. Therefore to get a competitive quote whether your property has been affected by bad weather conditions or not, call Primecover today.

Article published on: 22/10/2010

< Back to News