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As we continue through the global financial crisis, government figures and insurance company surveys are again and again reminding us that burglaries.

Renters insurance , whether its apartment renters insurance or home renters insurance , is the kind of coverage you need to protect yourself from financial hardship in the event of a catastrophe in the place you rent. …

Steve Chelton, Insurer development manager at Swinton said: “School holidays dramatically increase the risk of an accident in the home and we would urge parents to check their home insurance policy to ensure they are covered. …

If you have your insurance through a larger company, they likely offer more than just home insurance . Putting your policies together with one firm can often times net a pretty good discount. Moving current coverage to a new company is …

The material you use in the construction of your house has a big effect on your home insurance premium. Buy a frame house for better resistance to earthquakes or buy a brick house for better resistance to high winds. …