• Insurance policies vary in two primary ways -- the property insured, and the types of events that cause the loss. With regards to property, some policies cover basic equipment (furniture, inventory, building, and supplies), others insure money and securities (cash on premisis, irreplaceable records, etc.)
• If you are considering installing an alarm get advice from your insurers first, before buying one. Many insurance companies insist that the installation of alarms is carried out by companies registered with the National Approval Council for Security Systems (NACOSS) - Queensgate House, 14 Cookham Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 8AJ.
• List your valuable items with serial numbers and a short description. Take photographs or videos of items such as jewellery and keep them with your policy. You will have a better chance of getting your property back after a burglary.

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