Lanarkshire homeowners urged to think twice about where they store Christmas gifts
dailyrecord.co.ukHomeowners in Lanarkshire are being urged to think twice about where they store their Christmas gifts this year.According to LV General Insurance, 67 per cent of thefts claims reported last December were for home thefts, compared to 46 per cent in the July.And with theft claims already up by four per cent this year compared to last, there’s an even bigger risk of a holiday break-in.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
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This is because security measures for sheds and garages tend not to be as rigorous and effective as they are for houses.“Limits vary from insurer to insurer, with some providing cover wherever the gifts are kept and others insisting on secure locations.“A number of insurers automatically provide an increased
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