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Tradition states that \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcan Englishman\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s home is his castle\u00e2\u20ac\u2122, a place to feel safe and secure, but it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s also becoming the social hub for many people across the UK – as staying in, is beginning to rival the traditional night out\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 unless you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re Welsh it seems.<\/p>\n
Greenbee.com – the financial and leisure services arm of the John Lewis Partnership, reveals that almost a third (31 per cent) felt their home was an entertainment centre, with one in five (20 per cent), saying it was a place where they socialise and entertain friends and family.<\/p>\n
Those in East England, are most likely to invite guests over for a friendly get together 28 per cent, compared to just 12 per cent of those in Wales.<\/p>\n
However, Greenbee.com warns that many people may well be left disappointed, if they have to make a claim on their home insurance, for accidental mishaps, when entertaining at home:<\/p>\n
Just 28 out of 259 home contents products currently on offer include accidental damage, such as a red wine spillage on the sofa, as standard.<\/p>\n
With approximately eight out of 10 people believed to be under-insured by around 80 per cent, and four in 10 claims on Greenbee Home insurance being for accidental damage\/accidental loss, it is vital people are aware of what level of protection they actually have.<\/p>\n
However, research from greenbee.com has shown that the majority of UK adults believe mishaps, such as a party accident during an evening\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s entertaining, will be covered as standard, when more often than not, this won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be the case.<\/p>\n
It is very important therefore that people ensure the things they care about are accurately covered by their household insurance.<\/p>\n
Greenbee.com analysed research from GFK Roper Reports Worldwide.<\/p>\n
Web: http:\/\/www.greenbee.com
\nTel: (0800) 916 0300.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Tradition states that \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcan Englishman\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s home is his castle\u00e2\u20ac\u2122, a place to feel safe and secure, but it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s also becoming the social hub for many people across the UK – as staying in, is beginning to rival the traditional night out\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6 unless you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re Welsh it seems. Greenbee.com – the financial and leisure services arm of the John Lewis Partnership, reveals that almost a third (31 per cent) felt their home was an entertainment centre, with one in five (20 per cent), saying it was a place where they socialise and entertain friends and family. Those in East England, are most … Continue reading