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One major cause of home insurance claims is burst pipes. This occurs when water freezes, expands and then escapes, causing major disruption and damage. In the winter of 2009, burst pipes accounted for nearly £1 billion in insurance claims, with individual claims as high as £100,000. The average claim for a burst pipe last winter was £15,000.
The following checklist will help avoid water damage from burst pipes. Even if you have your heating and hot water on constantly, you’re still vulnerable to frozen or burst pipes, so it’s worth:
If you discover a frozen pipe:
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Richard M, Private Client
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As an independent broker, we can advise on the best policies available - and on risk management measures including valuations, security, fire prevention and property marking - preserving the value of your property and giving you complete peace of mind. We have access to excellent terms with high net worth insurers including Chubb, Hiscox and Hartford.
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1. Careful listening to really understand your needs and priorities
2. As much help as you need with completing forms to provide risk information
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9. Advice on how best to manage your risks - to keep you safe but also to keep insurance costs down
10. A dedicated advisor so you can speak to the same person each time.
11. Expert guidance on valuations, security and risk management, and connecting you with specialist advisers and suppliers
12. Direct phone and email access to your adviser for questions and advice. We aim to pick up calls within 3 rings and to respond to emails within 60 minutes
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14. An advocate beside you if you make a claim - thinking laterally to mitigate the impact, making useful connections to get you back up and running, and driving through a swift financial settlement
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