Top UK retail outlet Argos works with Allianz Cornhill to offer the dedicated Argos Insurance that is available to protect the large quantities of furniture and other items sold by the retailing giant.
The latest development in the ongoing relationship between the two companies gives customers the peace of mind offered through a repair and replacement programme, meaning customers know that the investment they have made in their home furnishing will last a reasonable amount of time. Argos and Allianz Cornhill already work together providing insurance cover for jewellery and mobile phones. Although the sizes of the product is much larger when it comes to furniture the basic principle in insuring them is exactly the same.
Both parties feel that the provision of Argos Insurance cover being extended in this way will be beneficial to the consumer as well as the two businesses. They also see it as the continuation and progression of what is seen as a very good working relationship.
The Halifax is reminding all homeowners that they should ensure lightning cover is part of their home insurance especially as summer sees more claims.
According to data from Halifax home insurance customers the average claim for lightning damage costs over GBP 1,400 and such claims are 14 times more common in the summer than winter. The thing with lightning is that it can travel through things, so as well as causing actual damage to the structure of a building it can also go through wires and affect electrical equipment and so on.
A Halifax spokesman also pointed out that lightning can not be anticipated so no one knows where it will strike. For this reason checking the home insurance policy to make sure lightning cover is included is a sensible step to take.
A study commissioned by Barclays Insurance has looked at the most popular small businesses across the UK,a key element for home insurance since a number of these businesses carry out repair work or provide new products.
For those suffering a plumbing related incident that needs attention, whether on the home insurance policy or not, Norwich is the place to be since there are more plumbers there than anywhere else in the UK. Barclays Insurance also found that Essex is the best place to find an electrician.
As a spokesman from Barclays Insurance explained, it can sometimes be difficult to find a tradesman for an insurance quote or repair, though in some places it is more difficult than others. The key point is that tradesmen are a vital part of the UK infrastructure.
