INSURANCE - SAVINGS TIPS



  • Grouping all your insurance together (car, household, homeowners etc) will normally get you a better rate
  • Increased security measures will generally decrease your premium. N.B. If you have been given a rate based on you having an alarm, then not activating your alarm could cause problems with your claim
  • Staying with your insurer over time - being with one insurer for a long time and not claiming scores you points
  • Offer to increase your excess payable on each claim - rather getting a reduced premium. Some banks might restrict this though because if you simply do not have the required exccess available at the time, you will not get the repairs done - thereby reducing the value of their security.
  • Smoke alarms will generally get you a discount. Everyone being non smokers might also get a preferential nod, as many fires are caused by cigarettes.
  • Geysers are a big insurance expense. Installing Eldom instant geysers for instance would reduce their risk and perhaps get you a reduced premium
  • Assess the price of rebuilding your home accurately and regularly so that you are not over insuring.
  • If you are not using your fireplace, why not brick it up and just use as a decorative feature - fireplaces add an additional hazard.
  • Lapa with a thatched roof attached to the house - maybe considering taking off the thatch when it ages and replace with tiles
  • Chat to your broker - ask them what measures you can take to get your policy reduced. Also remember to keep advising them of any changes to the home.


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