Halifax Home Insurance issues accident warning

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Halifax Home Insurance issues accident warning

Fri 19th Dec 2008

Halifax Home Insurance has issued a warning to homeowners to be careful of accidents over Christmas, after a survey showed that the incidence of accidental damage may increase over the period.

The study revealed that one in ten people frequently experience accidents over Christmas, with 55 per cent of them saying their carpets get stained by drinks and 27 per cent reporting breakages.

According to Halifax Home Insurance's data, the number of claims for accidental damage increases immediately after January 1st, suggesting that New Year's revellers may be careless with breakages.

Martyn Foulds, senior claims manager said: "With a significant proportion of us finding that most accidents happen around Christmas, party preparation should include checking you have the appropriate home insurance for accidental damage."

Recently, a survey by Norwich Union revealed that New Year's Eve is also the busiest night of the year for burglaries.

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