The latest investigation from Admiral home insurance has revealed that decorating is the DIY activity most likely to result in an accidental damage claim, accounting for 65% of the total DIY-related claims.
Analysis of the insurance giant’s data from the last five years1 found decorating took the top spot as the most common type of claim, well ahead of other DIY activities including...
David Fowkes, Head of Household Underwriting at Admiral, said: “Over the course of the three lockdowns in the UK since the pandemic began, we’ve seen a 29% increase in the number of fire claims related to barbecues, firepits, bonfires and the burning of garden waste compared to the same time period in the previous year.
“During lockdown many people have invested in transforming their...
The latest investigation from Admiral home insurance highlights examples where either a cat or dog has caused havoc in the home, as analysis of its internal claims data revealed pet-related accidents increased by almost a quarter (24%) in 2020 compared to 2019.
One homeowner’s husband was decorating the house when their dog chased a stray cat, which came in through the back door,...
