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Home Insurance Comparisons Important as Sporting Equipment At Risk
A new survey has revealed that sporting equipment is being left unsecured at homes, increasing its risk of being stolen. Often not covered by home insurance because it's left outside, experts have urged individuals to use home insurance comparisons to ensure vital protection.
The news comes as Hiscox revealed that equipment such as water sports gear or golf clubs were often left unsecured in garages or sheds. With the average cost for such items equalling £770, the loss of such goods could be financially damaging. And with more than 25per cent of those asked admitting that they left items unsecured in warmer weather so that they could get at them easily, sports gear is at high risk of being taken by opportunistic thieves.
Revealing the worrying data Hiscox home insurance expert, Austyn Tusler, said "The value of sports equipment can really add up as people pursue outdoor activities and invest in sophisticated and expensive kit." Meanwhile, with over a third of individuals not knowing whether their expensive equipment is included within cover, Mr Tusler explained that thieves could find the ultimate treasure trove of sporting goodies.
It is therefore vital that individuals with sport equipment not only ensuring that items are covered within policies but that they are also safely secured and locked away. With a huge number of sites offering home insurance comparisons, gaining cover can be easy, and it will certainly protect against significant financial damage should a policy holder be the victim of theft.
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