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Is your job title costing your home insurance more?
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (1023+ words) Matthew is an award-winning journalist, specialising in savings, tax and insurance. Claims history, location and even your front door lock can affect home insurance prices. But new Go Compare research suggests some people could be paying more depending on the…...
Why your home insurance could leave you out in the cold this winter
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (1526+ words) Matthew is an award-winning journalist, specialising in savings, tax and insurance. When Storm "owyn tore through the UK in January 2025, record-breaking winds of more than 100 miles an hour ripped off roofs, crippled transport networks and left tens of thousands of…...
Why are fewer people switching car and home insurance?
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (1040+ words) Matthew is an award-winning journalist, specialising in savings, tax and insurance. Switching provider is often one of the easiest steps you can take to lower insurance premiums, but new research found that the number of customers moving firms has fallen....
Life insurance gap leaves mortgage holders exposed
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (580+ words) From decoding money topics to curating gift guides, Ravi's writing helps readers save money - and pick the perfect present. Almost a third of adults under 55 surveyed by Tesco Insurance said they would be forced to sell their family home if…...
Sheilas' Wheels home insurance review
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (961+ words) Dean is an award winning personal finance writer who's spent over 15 years helping consumers navigate the tangled and fascinating world of insurance. Sheilas' Wheels may be better known for its car insurance, but it also offers home insurance, which is…...
Will your insurance cover home improvements?
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (1052+ words) Warmer, drier weather during summer makes it the perfect time of year to tackle home renovations or DIY projects. But before you get started, check your insurance. There's no need to worry if you're only painting walls or putting up…...
'My home insurance went up 900%"
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (454+ words) My home insurance used to cost "300, but when I came to renew I was quoted more than "3, 000!" I hadn't made any claims and couldn't understand why there was such a huge increase in the premium." When I called my insurer,…...
Outdoor fire claims rise: is your home protected?
10+ mon, 6+ day ago (352+ words) The recent heatwave has encouraged many of us to spend more time in our gardens, but warmer weather also brings a higher risk of accidental fires. Outdoor fire claims are already on the rise this year, now making up 38% of…...
Does your home insurance cover your garden?
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (592+ words) From robot lawnmowers to hot tubs, your garden might contain more valuables than you realise. M&S Premier - which was also the only policy to cover storm damage to fences, gates and hedges. .. A garden gnome gone walkabout might not…...