More claims to be made amid flooding?
Date: 18/01/2008 10:02:07
Flooding last year resulted in numerous car insurance claims, figures have shown.
According to findings by website Gocompare.com, some 11 per cent of claims made in the wake of the floods related to car insurance.
With threats of further flooding for the coming days, the website is urging motorists to be on their guard and ensure they have adequate cover.
"At greatest risk are the estimated nine million people with only third party, fire and theft policies," said managing director Hayley Parsons.
"These policies do not provide cover for flood damage and our figures show that 28 per cent of UK drivers have this type of cover," she added.
Ms Parsons suggested that drivers ensure they are aware of exactly what is covered under their policies.
Parts of Gloucestershire, Wales and the West Midlands have already been struck by flooding so far this year.