Sainsbury's finance home insurance water claims pass £35m

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Sainsbury's finance home insurance water claims pass £35m

The amount of money claimed by Sainsbury's home insurance customers for water damage has passed £35 million since December, the company has reported.

Around 16,000 people are estimated to have made a claim since the start of the cold snap for water damage caused by the forcible or violent bursting of a pipe.

Ben Tyte, Sainsbury's home insurance manager, said that although a similar surge in claims was experienced last winter, this year the cold snap has been longer.

To prevent bursts at home, Sainsbury's offered homeowners winter weather advice, which includes leaving heating on low even if the house is vacant for a few days as it will stop the pipes from freezing.

Additionally, insulating pipes in the attic can prevent them from getting too cold.

The brand also advised checking that home contents and building cover is at an adequate level, should items need to be replaced.

Sainsbury's recently reminded consumers to make sure they are covered before heading away on an extended holiday, as many policies do not extend beyond 30 days.

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