MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM — (Marketwire) — 03/13/12 — As National No Smoking Day approaches, Swinton is urging homeowners to quit their smoking habit and save pounds on their policies.
Nearly a third of all house fires are caused by smoking and with more people entertaining at home, smokers are often deemed by insurers as higher risk resulting in higher . Many insurers will request smoking information during the quote process.
It is estimated by Swinton that non-smokers could save up to 10% on their home insurance policy compared to their smoking counterparts.
For those who are unable to break the habit Swinton is offering the following tips:
Steve Chelton, Claims Manager at Swinton said, “As well as being a very expensive habit, smoking can also increase your premium so this in itself is a great incentive to quit and save money. However, on a more serious note, whether you-re a smoker or not, it is vital to install smoke alarms in your home as they can help to save lives.”
For more information please contact Mairead Rodden, Lucy Gordon or Alyssa Harrison at SKV Communications.
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