Published in December 2012

When you can claim for flood damage

by Neil Faulkner | When an insurer says you can't claim following a flood, it's not always right.

What home insurance do you need to have at Christmas?

by John Fitzsimons | From burglaries to burst pipes, your home is pretty vulnerable over the festive period. So what home insurance do you need to have at Christmas?

Published in November 2012

Protect your home against flooding

by lovemoney staff | Find out how to keep your home insurance costs to a minimum and protect your home from flooding.

How to claim on your insurance after a flood

by Simon Ward | If you've been flooded and need to make an insurance claim, here's what you need to do.

Published in October 2012

Bad weather to blame for rising home insurance costs

by Rebecca Rutt | This year's washout summer not only ruined many outdoor events, it also led to a rise in the price we have to pay for home insurance.

Why your home insurance claim will be rejected

by Neil Faulkner | Follow these tips and you can prevent your home insurance claim being rejected.

Published in August 2012

Claiming on home insurance costs up to six times the excess

by Neil Faulkner | It's not worth claiming on your home insurance policy until the cost of an incident is substantially above the excess.

Published in July 2012

Can a bike save you money?

by Rebecca Rutt | As a cycling novice, I'm trying to find out if it's really such a good idea in practice and if it'll save me any money.

Home insurance: check your provider isn't hiding the best deal

by Laura Shannon | When it comes to renewing insurance, don't assume your existing insurer will offer you the best deal up front.

Homeowners in flood-risk areas face insurance nightmare

by Simon Ward | Insurers are charging sky-high premiums or even refusing to insure homes in flood-risk areas due to the expiration of an agreement to offer low-cost cover next June.

Home insurance: the features you can't do without

by Neil Faulkner | Home insurance policies come in different shapes and sizes. Follow these tips and you won't overpay for your buildings or contents insurance.

How to protect your digital media

by Lauren Thompson | Many of us have music or video collections on our gadgets that cost a small fortune to accrue. So how do we make sure our digital media is covered should those gadgets be stolen?

Published in June 2012

Home insurance: what you can't claim for

by Neil Faulkner | There are a lot of misunderstandings about what is covered for by a home insurance policy. Here are some of the main costs you can't claim for.

Published in May 2012

Why a barbecue could cost you thousands

by Cliff D'Arcy | Sunshine brings out the barbecues, but the resultant fires create countless insurance claims!

Published in January 2012

200,000 homes in flood areas face insurance crisis

by Simon Ward | The Association of British Insurers has warned that homeowners in 92 areas in England and Wales could face huge insurance costs next year.

The best home insurance companies for customer service

by Neil Faulkner | Here's a look at the best and worst home insurers based on customer ratings.