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It’s vital that you inform your home insurance provider before any building work commences and that you update the buildings sum insured once the job is complete. Here’s why … What is the ‘sum insured’ and why does it matter? Probably the most important feature of your home insurance is the total ‘sum insured’. That […]
If there’s one thing we can be sure of, it’s that the many items around us can change. That even goes for the home we live in – we can change address, we can extend or refurbish, we add or take away from its contents, and the home insurance we need can alter quite significantly […]
Forget it and you’re unlikely to be forgiven. It’s a date you’ll do well to remember – Valentine’s Day is upon us soon. It’s an occasion when you might want to express your love and affection for someone by getting them a piece of jewellery or two. You might even think of treating yourself to […]
In times of inflation the prices of all goods and services are likely to rise. Home insurance is no exception. Yet despite high weather-related claims during a succession of bad winters, average premiums for home insurance increased by only 3% during the first quarter of 2024, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI) recently. […]
After at least 10 named storms battered the UK during the autumn and winter seasons, it makes sense that the month of March is typically the time to repair and maintain your home after the winter’s assault and as the weather transitions from spring to summer. And it’s not just a question of seasonal good […]
As Britain enjoys a pleasant enough summer and the rest of Europe swelters under a blazing sun, it might be difficult to envisage the battering that an English winter is likely to bring – and that’s only a few months away. So that you’re well and truly prepared, therefore, let’s preview just some of the […]
Whether you are renting or buying, it doesn’t take a great deal of time to fill your home with the many things you need and use and possessions for which you have saved and treasure. Home contents insurance is designed to safeguard all of these belongings against theft, loss and damage. If you own your […]
Anyone who lives reasonable close to the sea in Britain may be worried about the risk of floods, especially during those times of the year subject to a combination of winter storms and spring tides. If you live in certain areas of Southend, you may have good reason to worry. Maps provided by the Environment […]
If you are looking for home insurance, at Alan Blunden we will be happy to help you find a suitable policy. But why should you use our service in the first place? Here are some of the reasons why our customers choose us. More choice We have access to a large number of insurers, with […]
Let’s face it, buying insurance isn’t the most exciting of things to do. Even the insurers know this. And that is why so many people end up paying more for their cover than they need to. What generally happens is that you get your home insurance renewal notification through and you may do one of […]
