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Brits Spend 10.2bn A Year On Beauty Products
Homeowners should regularly check the replacement value 124 of their belongings to ensure they have adequate insurance cover, which helps in the event of a claim.” *Research commissioned by Churchill Insurance with 1,300 adults, September 2005. Total of £1,696,062,306 based on half the average amount spent on toiletries each year (£108.42) and a third of people aged 16 to 79 in the UK (15,643,445), source:. National Bureau of Statistics **Research commissioned by Churchill Insurance with 1,300 adults, September 2005. Read more...
Pensioners home contents
"We've all witnessed the online silver surfer phenomenon and will soon be entering the era of the grey-haired gadget-loving granny. These couples 160 are the highest spenders on computers and DVD players - almost ÂŁ550 per year. It's crucial to have ample cover to replace 'portable belongings' in case they are lost or stolen whilst out and about. And the same goes for covering personal possessions away from the home. Read more...
Unsafe homes exposed
In contrast, a surprising and worrying finding reveals that only eight in ten (83 per cent) have a home insurance policy. Checking all gas and electrical appliances are switched off and not left on standby. Despite the major gap between perceptions and reality about household security, almost nine in 10 (89 per cent) of those quizzed believe that homeowners that do take safety precautions seriously, such as fitting locks, alarms, and other measures should pay lower insurance premiums. Read more...
Parents are a cause for conecern.
Seven per cent have forked out money to help their parents with home maintenance, shelling out over ÂŁ363 million in the last year alone. Andrew Lowe, Head of Direct Line Home Insurance 57 said:. The survey was carried 57 out online. Many (29 per cent) are concerned their parents will hurt themselves while attempting to carry out the repairs themselves. Many offspring are dipping into their own pockets to provide financial support. Read more...