According to Lloyds TSB home insurance division home workers ought to check they have adequate cover in place to avoid trouble in case of a claim.
According to official data around 3 million people work from home, sixty percent of whom are self employed. This is over ten percent of the total workforce in the UK. The important point Lloyds TSB insurance want to make is that work related materials may not be covered by a regular home insurance policy so it is important to check the details.
As the Lloyds TSB MD said, home based businesses and working from home generally are growing in popularity so it vital that a real understanding of different policies is needed.
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The Abbey National is warning homeowners who use oil for heating to make sure it is insured as thefts of the valuable resource are on the increase.
A spokesman for the Abbey National confirmed that police forces from around the country are seeing a rise in oil thefts, with domestic dwellings being specifically targeted. Homeowners are being asked to check their home insurance policy documents as around 10 percent of policies do not cover heating oil.
This issue has grown in importance as the cost of oil has risen so much. Abbey National figures show that the price of oil has pretty much doubled since January, making it an interesting potential opportunity for potential thieves.
There is a new home insurance offer from Nationwide Building Society, with a 20 percent discount when both contents and buildings cover are bought together. The discount is also applicable to the following year too if they are renewed together.
This Nationwide Building Society offer is open until the end of July 2008 and is being put in place to reward their customers for their loyalty during what are some trying financial times. The home insurance also includes provision for temporary accommodation, garden contents cover and students belongings protection.
A Nationwide Building Society spokesman said that the organisation believed in providing long term value and quality, with this offer underlining this belief.
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