ABI: Tornado insurance advice.

ABI: Tornado insurance advice.

ABI: Tornado insurance advice.

Following a series of tornados across the UK, the ABI (Association of British Insurers) advises that:

  • Damage caused to homes and businesses will be covered by buildings insurance.
  • Household policies will cover the cost of alternative accommodation (up to a limit stated in the policy) if you need to move out of your home while repairs are carried out.
  • Damage to motor vehicles will be covered under comprehensive motor insurance.

People who have suffered damage should:

  • Contact their insurer for advice on making a claim.
  • Most insurance companies will have emergency 24-hour helpline numbers.
  • If necessary, arrange for any temporary repairs to stop damage getting worse.
  • Keep receipts, as these will form part of your claim.

Nick Starling, ABI’s Director of General Insurance, said:

“While tornados in the UK are thankfully very rare, unexpected extreme weather incidents like this are exactly what insurance is here for. Insurers will be doing everything possible to help policyholders who have suffered damage, and will be dealing with all claims as quickly as they can.

Notes for Editors

1. Enquiries to:
Malcolm Tarling 020 7216 7410 (Mobile: 07776 147 667)
Jonathan French 020 7216 7392 (Mobile: 07958 330 480)
Lucy Butler 020 7216 7411 (Mobile: 07712 841 184)
Kelly Ostler 020 7216 7415 (Mobile: 07968 364 302)

2. The ABI’s advice to people who have suffered storm damage is:

– Arrange for any emergency temporary repairs to stop damage getting worse. Keep receipts as these will form part of your insurance claim
– Contact your household insurer to get your claim moving. Most insurers offer 24-hour emergency helplines.
– Make sure your property is safe and secure.

3. The ABI is the trade association for Britain’s insurance industry. Its nearly 400 member companies provide over 94% of the insurance business in the UK. It represents insurance companies to the Government, and to the regulatory and other agencies, and is an influential voice on public policy and financial services issues. ABI member companies hold up to a sixth of all investments traded on the London Stock Exchange, on behalf of millions of pensioners and savers.

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Copies of all ABI news releases, together with other information from the Association, can be seen on our website http://www.abi.org.uk