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Old 07-05-06, 09:00 PM
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Thanks, manopello and Marc for the PosteItaliane insurance link, and the Copeland stuff.

Note that in the case of earthquake, landslip etc risks the PosteItaliane impose a franchigia (excess) of 2,600 Euros - which means you have to pay the first 2,600 of any claim. In addition they will not pay out more that 50% of the sum insured. Copeland impose an excess of £1,000 on claims in this area, and they do not include cover for things like swimming pools which slide down the hill unless the house suffers in the same incident.

Pays to read the small print! PosteItaliane also have a tacit renewal clause - you have to make the effort to cancel the insurance at least a month before it runs out.
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