"Think like a thief" to protect home insurance premiums

Householders are being urged to think like a thief when considering how to protect their home insurance premiums from burglars this festive season.

Insurer Prudential has teamed up with an ex-burglar to advise consumers of how to best make their houses secure as well as keeping their home insurance intact.

Findings by the insurer show that 12 per cent of householders hide Christmas presents in their front rooms or kitchens, while almost a fifth scatter them around the house.

Ex-burglar Mark Whiteley said: "When you're considering home security, try to think like a thief. Most burglars are opportunists.

"If a burglar looked through your window this Christmas what would they see?"

He added that homeowners should keep presents out of sight, especially expensive gadgets such as laptops and digital cameras.

Phil Southgate, media relations Manager of Prudential Car Insurance, urged householders to check their home insurance policies to ensure they are adequately covered over Christmas.

The ex-burglar recommended that consumers hide ladders and tool kits, lock up before leaving the house and keep hedges low to expose any burglars.

Earlier this month, insurer Halifax warned home insurance customers to ensure they were not underinsured this festive season.

Kwik-Fit Insurance customers will receive a £40 discount on their home insurance price when they get a quote online.


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