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It's a New "Yawn's" Eve
average cost of home owners insurance The most intrepid age group are 55-64 year olds with nearly one in ten planning to see in 2006 abroad. "If you're intending to see in the New Year at home with friends or family, then Post Office Home Insurance strongly recommends checking that your policy adequately covers any accidents resulting from parties - planned or impromptu! Interviews were conducted across the country and the results have been weighted to the profile of all adults. Read more...

Firework Ban.

 
 

Shopping starts at 50
Over-50s women spent 8,337,091,613 on goods in 2004 (see point 3). Simon Ziviani, Direct Line Home Insurance spokesperson, comments:. 83% of over 50s men bought goods in 2004 = 7,449,493. 2Total over-50 male population:. average cost of home owners insurance Read more...

 
 
 
   
 
 
 

Firework Ban.

Firework Ban.

Eighty Percent Of Brits Believe In Total Firework Ban.

24/10/2005


Although Brits will be going bonfire barmy this November 5th, a massive 80 percent* believe there should be a total ban on the sale of fireworks to the general public.

Research by Churchill Home Insurance found that over 38 million people are expected to take part in this year’s firework spectacular. However, nine out of ten believe that fireworks are dangerous and should be used only in displays organised by qualified professionals, as in Australia and in some US states such as New York.

 
 
 
 

Brits plan billion pound World Cup shopping spree.
“It’s fantastic that so many people are getting into the spirit of the tournament, however the downside is that in spite of the obvious risks, more than half (57 per cent) of those planning expensive purchases tell us that they won’t re-assess the value of their home contents for insurance purposes. ***A third of the 55 per cent who plan to follow the FIFA World Cup will invite guests to their homes to watch the games. Brits plan billion pound World Cup shopping spree. average cost of home owners insurance Read more...

 
 
 
 

There are rules and regulations regarding the sale of fireworks to the general public, including the licensing of year-round firework suppliers and a law that says fireworks can not be sold to people under the age of 18. Despite this, the research shows that nearly eight out of ten people are worried about hurting themselves or a family member on Bonfire Night.

The Bonfire Night safety fear is further revealed in the research findings which show:

Over 4 million have been injured or have a family member that has been injured by a firework in the past

Nine out of ten Brits believe that pets and wildlife suffer the effects of fireworks on Bonfire Night. Six out of ten are expecting to lock their pets away for the night
 
 
 
 

British Women Waste
average cost of home owners insurance Each of these items costs an average £21.82. The New Year diet craze is also to blame for women who are looking to drop a dress size and find a bargain – 63 percent have bought clothes in a size too small in the past and one in ten admit to doing this regularly. Read more...

 
 
 
 


Nearly a third of the population say they wouldn’t keep fireworks in or near their houses

Nearly 2 million have experienced firework damage to their property and cars

Churchill’s Head of Home Insurance, Martin Scott, says: “Personal safety and the potential for property damage is clearly an issue which concerns everyone on Bonfire Night. The research shows that nearly half the UK population is going to a public firework display this year - people are taking firework responsibility seriously. Whilst talk of a ban might seem extreme, it does highlight the public’s increasing recognition of the need to be vigilant.”

 
 
 
 

Fear of theft
It is vital that anyone carrying valuables outside checks that they have extended home contents insurance, to cover them in case something does happen." As well as the typical handbag and jacket fillers, such as wallets, keys and i-Pods, many admitted to carrying more unusual or expensive items. Fear of being a target for theft is also more common among younger people. Phil Loney, managing director, Lloyds TSB Insurance, said:. average cost of home owners insurance Read more...

 
 
 
 


And it’s not just Bonfire Night itself that’s cause for concern. The survey also found that for six out of ten people the days running up to November 5th are a real concern. They fear for kids’ safety and do not encourage them to go house-to-house collecting with a home-made Guy.

At the same time, a third of Brits – rising to more than 40 percent in London – admit they would be too scared to open the door to kids collecting a ‘penny for the Guy’.

* Research commissioned by Churchill Home Insurance with 1,455 UK inhabitants, October 2005.

NB: All figures are based on the current UK population of 59.8m (Source: National Bureau of Statistics)

 
 
 
 

Pensioners home contents
This minaturisation is great news for burglars - as many items can slip into their pockets with ease, especially if they are left lying around on a bedside table or a kitchen counter. This factor will certainly shape the look and contents of pensioner homes of the future. CEBR (Centre of Economic Business Research) - an independent economics and business research consultancy - produced an analysis of the insurance needs of tomorrow's households for esure in March 2005. average cost of home owners insurance Read more...

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