Home insurance claims for white goods and kitchen appliances rise

Mon, 23 Nov 2009

As the recession takes its toll, burglars are now targeting white goods and small kitchen appliances, according to Direct Line .

The insurer says that as well as cash and jewellery, thieves have turned to stealing mundane kitchen appliances, including white goods and small items such as toasters and kettles . In just 6 months, they had home insurance claims for around 50 vacuum cleaners, 26 microwaves, 16 toasters, 15 kettles, 13 tumble dryers and 10 fridges and 6 dishwashers .

Laptops, TVs and digital cameras are also being claimed for in their thousands. It is therefore vital that householders have security measures in place to provide protection and that they couple this with home insurance cover should they be the unfortunate victim of a burglary.

Andrew Lowe, head of Direct Line Home Insurance, said: "Where most people would go to the likes of Argos or John Lewis to fit out our homes with basic appliances, thieves seem to be using the recession to do their shopping on other peoples’ homes."
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