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Check the 'small print' on your home insurance...

Check the 'small print' on your home insurance...
Jennifer Long
Jennifer Long

Do you know what's contained in the 'small print' of your insurance documents?!

Today (Monday), householders are being urged to check what is covered in home insurance policies in particular, after it emerged a leading insurer is restricting what it will compensate policyholders for in the event of a claim.

Axa Insurance, which also provides policies sold through Supervalu and AIB, is limiting claims for some forms of accidental damage to homes.

For example, the company says it will no longer cover loss or damage to underground pipes, listing 10 exclusions.

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These include damage "as a result of tree root action" and "by wear or tear or anything which happens gradually".

Waterford insurance broker Oliver Murphy spoke to Maria McCann on 'Deise Today' this morning about the story

You can listen back to their chat by clicking on the image above!

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