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With households across the land counting the cost of the big freeze, Teresa Hunter has tips to make sure you don't lose out
TEMPERATURES colder than Russia's have left a trail of devastation across Scotland, from smashed cars, to broken bones and wrecked homes.See the full content of this document
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But worse could yet be on the way. Insurance companies have been besieged with calls from motorists, homeowners and travellers brought to the brink of despair by the severe weather. And claims, particularly for burst pipes, are expected to surge when the big thaw finally arrives. A spokeswoman for Britain's biggest insurer, Aviva, said claims were running a third higher than this time last year, but so far most related to car accidents.
"Household claims take longer to materialise, and start arriving in large numbers once the big thaw sets in," she said.Insurer Morethan reported claims had soared more than 50 per cent following a sharp rise in car shunts and single motor accidents. Burst pipe calls were also up.Other families will be worrying about how difficult...See the full content of this document
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