Theft risk increases as clocks go back
Agricultural and general insurer, Cornish Mutual, is reminding property owners that they are more likely to become the target of thieves from Sunday 25th October, when the UK reverts to Greenwich Mean Time.
With dusk drawing in an hour earlier, homes and gardens need that extra bit of attention to remain secure.
The firm actually serves members across Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset, which are some of the UK’s less burgled counties.
However, it recommends locking valuable items away wherever possible and investing in extra security, such as lights and alarms, to deter burglars.
Timer switches for indoor lights are also a good idea, as long as people remember to activate them when going out.
Five lever mortise deadlocks are must for doors, along with good quality locks for windows.
Finally, criminals posing as bogus callers are not foiled by any of the above and checking photo ID can be a waste of time with a sophisticated operator.
The insurer therefore recommends calling the company to verify identity, preferably from a landline via an official listing in a telephone directory.
Cornish Mutual was founded by farmers over one hundred years ago and currently has around 20,000 members.
It has recently secured a new reinsurance deal with Ecclesiastical which will provide the capacity to offer insurance for larger risks.
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