Home insurers in danger of “race to the bottom” on premiums

Friday, October 22nd, 2010

The UK home insurance industry is in good shape but faces a number of challenges and a period of transition, research by Defaqto has indicated. In a new report, the financial services analyst suggests that uncertain economic conditions and changes within the sector have combined to create a difficult climate for ...

First Title introduces home buyer cover

Monday, September 27th, 2010

First Title Insurance has launched the Home Owners’ Protection Policy (HOPP), which it says can provide solicitors with an effective tool to “de-risk” the house buying process, both for clients and mortgage lenders. The new policy can offset losses from a number of risks associated with buying, mortgaging or ...

Dog bites worry US home insurers

Friday, August 20th, 2010

The US Insurance Information Institute has reported that dog bites now account for more than one-third of all homeowners’ insurance liability claims, costing $412 million in 2009, the total having risen 8.7% on a year earlier. Figures from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention show that more than ...

Safe as Houses: Home Protection for Peace of Mind

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Countless people across the country work and save their way towards acquiring their dream home. This doesn't literally mean building the actual house itself, however, as the word 'home' tends to mean a personal living space that offers security and happiness. This is quite distinct from the ...