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Darker nights predicted to trigger rise in home and motor theft claims

By 2023-10-27T06:00:00

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Less light in the evenings ‘provides greater opportunities for thieves’, says head of motor claims

Insurance claims for theft on personal home and motor policies increased by 34% in October and November compared to the rest of the year, the latest research from NFU Mutual has revealed.

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