Direct Line has revealed its latest home insurance product to be an all inclusive package that covers all aspects and should save consumers money.
The new Direct Line Home Insurance Plus policy covers both buildings and contents, other possessions such as sports equipment, handbags and their contents. It also incorporates travel insurance, protect for credit cards, legal support and ID theft.
Apart from the comprehensive nature of the policy, which Direct Line believe will allow customers to feel more relaxed, there are going to be cost savings too. With protection for all these different aspects in one policy it negates the need for a range of different insurance products. Using one policy like this is easier and cheaper than the options currently available.
A study by Zurich Insurance has revealed that over 15 percent of property owners have had to get proper tradesmen in after struggling to do it themselves.
The biggest reason these people had for going down the DIY route was saving money, with a third of people citing this reason. However Zurich Insurance found that they typical cost of making right the damage caused came to GBP280. Home insurance knowledge was a little shaky on the subject too, with almost 75 percent of people not knowing if DIY disasters would be covered.
Also regarding home insurance the Zurich Insurance survey found that nearly half the respondents would not think to inform their insurer if major improvements to the property were to be made.
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Tenants are being asked by Direct Line home insurance to make sure they have contents insurance in place and also to speak to landlords regarding home security.
It makes sense for landlords to protect their property with security measures said a Direct Line spokesman, especially since it can help reduce insurance premiums. It is also prudent for tenants to have contents insurance cover to protect their own belongings.
Many tenants are surprised when they find out how little Direct Line home insurance costs and feel much happier knowing their goods are covered. With the added security provided by the landlords actions too that figure can go even lower.
