Importance of contents insurance for a peaceful Christmas

We want all our customers to have a fantastic Christmas, and to ensure everyone stays safe this season, we’ve got some tips to share from home contents insurance providers, Crystal Insurance.

Ensure you have a safe and peaceful Christmas by following these tips:

• Don’t overload sockets or daisy‑chain extension leads.
• Switch lights off when sleeping or going out.
• Keep candles on stable, non‑flammable holders; never leave unattended.
• Place decorations and trees away from heaters, open flames and exits.
• Water real trees regularly; dispose of dried‑out trees promptly.
• Keep matches/lighters out of children’s reach, test smoke alarms.
• Consider home contents insurance.

The Crystal Insurance Scheme offers cover for fire, theft, escape of water and floods. Over the festive period, other religious festivals, weddings or civil partnerships, the Crystal scheme automatically increases the contents sum insured by £1,500 or 15% (whichever is the greater), for one month before and one month after the special occasion. Example: for Christmas Day 2025, the uplift applies 25 Nov 2025 to 25 Jan 2026.

To find out more about the Crystal Insurance scheme or to get a quote:

•             Call Thistle Tenant Risks on 0345 450 7286 (Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm)

•             Visit www.crystal-insurance.co.uk  where you can also request a call back.