Gaps in Cover Insurance
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- If you’ve struggled to secure home insurance due to past refusals or cancelled policies, finding the right cover can be challenging.
- Understanding why home insurance may be refused is crucial for securing future insurance.
- There are several common factors that insurers consider when assessing applications, and being aware of these can help you take proactive steps.
- Some reasons for home insurance refusals include:
- Previous Claims: Insurers may be cautious if you have a history of frequent or significant claims.
- Poor Credit History: A low credit score can impact your eligibility for standard home insurance.
- Non-Disclosure: Failing to disclose important information during the application process can lead to refusals.
- High-Risk Occupations: If your profession is considered high-risk, insurers may be more cautious.
- Unoccupied Property: Homes left unoccupied for extended periods can pose higher risks.
- Property Condition: If your property has maintenance issues or requires significant repairs, it may be deemed high-risk.
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Home Emergency
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If you need to make a legal claim, you and anyone living with you can receive up to £50,000 for advisers' costs for certain types of legal action relating to your home from personal injury to faulty workmanship.
Benefits include:
- 24/7 advice helpline and dedicated online legal assistance portal offering legal templates, legal advice booking service and claims system
- Cover up to £50,000 for any one claim.
- Covers personal injury, property infringement, property damage, faulty goods and workmanship.
- Covers you and any member of your family permanently living with you.
- Covers loss of salary or wages for the time off work to attend any court or tribunal hearing when pursuing of defending legal proceedings.
- Covers employment disputes and costs to pursue legal action.
- For Main Homes only. Exclusions and Terms and Conditions apply.
Home Emergency
Home Emergency Insurance provides insurance up to £1,000 ) for certain claims (including VAT, call out charges, labour, parts and materials) to cover specific types of home emergencies.
Benefits include:
- Cover for heating system failure, roof damage, burst pipes, plumbing issues, property damage and loss of keys.
- Overnight accommodation in the event your property becomes uninhabitable, up to £250.
- 24/7 Emergency Assistance Helpline.
- Up to 4 call outs per year.
- For Main Homes only. Exclusions and Terms & Conditions apply.
Claims
Support for every step of the claims journey.
Call: 08000 327 327
Email: homeclaims@prestigeunderwriting.co.uk