Tuesday 31st October 2006
Norwich Union has advised homeowners to check their contents insurance covers damage caused by trick-or-treaters.
The tips follow research from the company which found up to 72 per cent of people admit to hiding from trick-or-treaters, with 13 per cent saying their home has been damaged on Halloween in the past.
Jason Harris, senior claims manager at Norwich Union, said: "Our research shows that trick-or-treaters are the biggest cause of Halloween nerves."
"With a three-fold increase in malicious damage claims on October 31st, Halloween is the worst day of the year for vandalism targeting your home," he added.
In a poll of 1,000 homeowners, 92 per cent said they dread a knock on the door on Halloween and as many as 42 per cent said they sit in the dark so it looks like nobody is home.
The insurer encouraged its customers to stock up on sweets as treats, place garden ornaments in a garage or in the house and ensure that contents insurance covers any damages.
Norwich Unions parent company Aviva says it is the biggest insurance provider in the UK and sixth largest globally, with over 30 million customers worldwide.
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