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| Written by Donna Francis | |
| Thursday, 18 October 2007 | |
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Wise-up to the theft risks that face your children at university.
Home insurance provider, Churchill, is urging parents to wise-up to the theft risks their children may face at university, as research* shows one in ten students (11 %) was a victim of theft or burglary last year while living away from home. The research, commissioned by Churchill, reveals that students are taking away with them an average £1600 worth of valuables including iPods, computers, games consoles and the latest mobile phones. However, more than one in ten suffered a theft last year, at a cost of £470 each. The research identifies the valuables that students are most likely to take with them to university: Top valuables that students take away from home: 1. Jewellery and watches (57 %) 2. Television (53 %) 3. Laptop / computer (48 %) 4. Mobile phone (47 %) 5. DVDs and CDs (43 %) 6. Stereo (38 %) 7. DVD player (27 %) 8. Digital camera (24 %) 9. Games console (23 %) 10. iPod / MP3 (22 %) Abi Clark, spokesperson for Churchill Home Insurance comments; “Insurance is unlikely to be the first thing on parents’ check lists as they prepare to send their child off to university. However, we urge parents to check their home contents policy to see if it covers their child’s possessions while they are away from the home.” “One in ten students suffered a theft or a burglary while away at university last year, so it is important parents realise the level of security in student accommodation is not always as comprehensive as in their own home.” Facts and tips from Churchill Home Insurance:
The Churchill Home Insurance policy provides £4000 cover as standard for contents that are lost or damaged when temporarily taken out of the family home, such as when children are away in full-time education. Items that are kept in student halls of residence or shared accommodation are covered for events such as fire and flood as well as theft by force and violence. The research also reveals the top five university regions most affected by theft: 1. London (17 %) 2. South East (14 %) 3. South West (13 %) 4. Scotland (11 %) 5. North West (9 %)
Notes to editors: *Research conducted by 72 point on 2,104 students or potential students during July 2007 The Churchill Home Insurance policy provides £4000 cover as standard for contents that are lost or damaged when temporarily taken out of the family home, such as when children are away in full-time education. Items that are kept in student halls of residence or shared accommodation are covered for events such as fire and flood as well as theft by force and violence. Churchill Insurance recommends additional cover for any other type of theft. Find out more about Churchill Insurance and read the latest press releases by visiting Churchill’s online press office. Churchill is part of RBS Insurance and is wholly owned by the Royal Bank of Scotland Group. It offers car, home, pet and travel Insurance. Customers can find out more about Churchill or get a quote by calling 0800 032 4828 or visiting Churchill online.
For more information please contact: Abi Clark Churchill Insurance 020 8313 5830 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Rachel O’Hare / Lisa Stanley Lansons Communications 020 7294 3692 / 3625 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it / This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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