Home truths.
Many of those affected by the recent climatic onslaught have had cause to test how watertight their insurance is. With the scope, availability and distribution channels of household cover increasing, householders have no need to be left high and dry, says Simon Threadgold.
As Britain continues to suffer as a result of the severe weatherconditions of recent weeks, many people are examining their household
insurance policies to check they have sufficient cover. However
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