Consumer Corner: Accidents, break-ins and mishaps don't have to ruin your summer

"We all love a barbecue on a sunny evening but barbecue fires are something to be mindful of over the summer months, particularly in relation to underinsurance."

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As you sip on your Aperol Spritz in the garden this summer the last thing, you will want to deal with is an insurance claim for something that has gone wrong. 

However accidents can happen and there are some claims that crop up over the summer from break-ins while you’re away, to barbecue fires, to damage to your garden furniture.