Insurer issues theft warning as people prepare to celebrate coronation

LV= General Insurance has some tips for households to help keep their home safe, if it will be left unoccupied over the weekend.

LV= General Insurance is warning people planning to leave their homes unoccupied while they celebrate the King’s coronation to watch out for thieves (Jordan Pettitt/PA) (PA Wire)

An insurer is warning people planning to leave their homes unoccupied while they celebrate the King’s coronation to watch out for thieves, after seeing a spike in claims following the Jubilee celebrations last year.

LV= General Insurance (LV= GI) said that, according to its data, claims for home thefts increased by 36% during the Jubilee weekend last year compared with the same period in 2021.

Martin Milliner, claims director at LV= GI, said: “Whether you’re heading to a street party or even jetting off on vacation, it’s important to ensure that you’re not leaving your home as a target to potential burglaries.