Householders urged to check home insurance cover

The recent flooding affecting several areas of the UK has reportedly seen a surge in the number of home insurance enquiries, but property owners are being urged to ensure they take out the best cover, rather than the cheapest.

Brian Brown, head of insight at Defaqto, said that the cost of a premium is one of a number of factors that consumers should take into account when shopping for home insurance cover.

"If the floods have taught us anything it is that the quality of the cover is going to be paramount in these emergency situations," Mr Brown remarked.

To obtain comprehensive details about the home insurance product they are considering buying, consumers should visit their provider's website, he advised.

The Association of British Insurers estimated that the damaged caused to properties in the flooded areas of the country amounted to approximately £1.5 billion.

According to the organisation, some 27,500 homes and 7,000 businesses were affected.

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