Insurance claim grumbles and how to bypass them
Buildings insurance claims can be complex, but some insurers are falling short of property owners’ expectations. Analysis by consumer group Which? has revealed that buildings insurance generates the most complaints in the sector. Compared to last year, gripes have risen by 42 per cent, and 35 per cent of cases handed to the Financial […]
How to avoid your insurance claim being rejected
Although the majority of insurance claims are paid to policyholders, it is not uncommon for some to be rejected, especially those relating to the home. Here we explain why your insurance claim could be turned down, what your options are if this happens and how to minimise the risk of rejection. Valid reasons for rejection […]
Our Top Tips for Avoiding Property Damage this Summer
It’s wonderful how a few days of sunshine and the prospect of a couple of weeks on holiday can lift your mood and make you feel like you haven’t a care in the world, isn’t it? But if you own a property, there are always potential issues that could result in damage to your property […]
8 Qualities to Look for in Property Insurance Repair Specialists
When your home or business has been damaged, it can be hard to know who to trust for the insurance repairs: with so many companies competing for business, an overload of information, and an abundance of cowboy builders, how can you tell who will do the best job? We’re here to help. In this article, […]
Case study: Insurance repairs in action and a kitchen refit
The best way to illustrate how we help you with your insurance repairs is by showing you some of the work we have done. We spoke to a recent client, Karen, who called us in to help with an insurance claim and associated repairs, following a water leak in one of her cupboards. When Karen […]
Insurance Excess: A Guide
When you’re looking for insurance for your property, you’ll see that search results include a policy excess – an amount you have to pay in the event of a claim. Different policies have different insurance excess amounts, so what do you need to consider when choosing a policy? Here’s our guide. Insurance excess – what […]
Guarding against home insurance fraud
Insurance fraud adds, on average, £50 to the annual insurance bill for every UK policyholder, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI). In fact, ABI figures show that in 2016, insurers detected 125,000 dishonest insurance claims valued at £1.3 billion. Of these, bogus or exaggerated home insurance claims make up the largest proportion of frauds. Of […]
Storm damage: what you need to know
Autumn and winter weather often means storms, which can cause havoc to your property. Already this autumn we’ve seen Storms Aileen and Brian affect large parts of the UK. In this blog, we explore the impact of storm damage on your property and how you can best protect yourself. Be prepared! When storms are prevalent […]
Repairing a property following fire damage
Fire damage is devastating and perhaps the worst kind of damage you can suffer to your residential or commercial property. Repairs can be complicated, time-consuming and costly. Yet fire damage is quite common – it’s the fifth most common type of insurance claim, according to Aviva. If you’ve suffered fire damage, help and recovery are […]
Insuring your property against fire damage
Fire damage is one of the most common insurance policy claims in the UK, with fires in domestic homes and business premises occurring frequently. Government statistics show that the fire and rescue services attended around 162,000 fires in England during 2015/16. Protecting your property against fire is of the utmost importance, especially in light of the […]
What is a loss assessor – and why do I need to know?
Did you know that you can appoint a loss assessor when you need to make an insurance claim, to help you get everything you’re entitled to? At Sarrani, we regularly work alongside loss assessors, who work on behalf of our clients to ensure a fair settlement in the event of an insurance claim. Here we […]
What happens when you call us?
If your property has suffered damage and you need to claim on your insurance, Sarrani’s team of experts is on hand to plan, coordinate and manage all the resources required to reinstate it to the high quality you expect with the least possible stress. In this blog, we talk you through what to expect when you […]
