Protect your belongings when you’re away from home
Our personal belongings mean a lot to us, so it’s important we take steps to protect them – especially when we’re out and about.
Things like jewellery, designer handbags, mobile phones and tablets can be expensive. Losing them, or having them stolen, costs money and causes inconvenience and upset.
According to a recent survey by Paymentshield:*
- 83% of people are likely to carry a purse/wallet
- 64% a smartphone
- 42% sunglasses/glasses
With so many of us carrying something of value when we’re out and about, it’s important to take steps to protect personal belongings. Here are some simple steps you can take to look after your valuables whilst on the move.
- Be discreet – don’t flash expensive items around
- Don’t leave bags or other valuables unattended
- Don’t leave valuables on show in your car
- Only take with you what you really need
Are you covered?
The experience of having something stolen is bad enough, without the added burden of having to pay for a replacement. This is where Personal Possessions Cover can help. It can provide cover for items such as bicycles, laptops, or mobile phones if they get lost, damaged or stolen.
*Paymentshield’s YouGov Survey. Undertaken between 7 and 8 January 2014, with a sample size of 1114
UK adults over the age of 18.
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