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Home Insurance again

I've never claimed on my home insurance, ever. However, I think the time has come to do so but not sure if I would be covered.

Today I took the kids out and whilst sitting watching them, I must have forgotten to pick my camera bag up. Inside is not only my DSLR, but a couple of spare lenses, spare battery and a couple of memory cards. Obviously the total is worth a fair bit to me and I'm GUTTED. The only saving grace is I recently backed up all my photos and had only taken two today.

Now the question....I have cover away from home but would my home insurance cover me since in effect I lost it? Or would they claim I was being negligent and therefore kick it out?

I'm gutted, the items combined were worth a fair bit. To make matters worse, I'm off to a wedding at the weekend! :(

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  • Quote
    Quote Posts: 8,042 Forumite
    Did you go back? Report it or see if it has been handed in to the relevant authorities?

    I don't think anyone can answer your questions except your insurers.
  • dacouch
    dacouch Posts: 21,636 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    You need to report the loss to the Police and obtain a reference number to enable you to claim
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