Home Security – insurers are listening
24th May 2016

Home Security Sense, the initiative launched to gain insurance discounts for Secured by Design windows and doors, is in discussion with a number of national insurers, its founder Ian Longbottom confirmed this week.

He said: “There is a widespread recognition of the contribution that SBD can make in reducing burglaries. We have also received a positive response from Government and from the industry in support of our campaign.

“Our challenge now is to secure support from insurers for a reduction in household premiums, where SBD accredited windows and doors are installed.”

The Government has recognised the contribution that Secured by Design and PAS24:2012 specification doors and windows can have in reducing crime, he said but added: “Despite this, very few insurers offer reduced premiums for the installation of SBD products.

“The Government is trying to design-out crime in new build but as we know, new build is just the tip of the iceberg. While I’m confident that it will only be a matter of time before SBD and PAS24:2012 become the prerequisite in the replacement sector, it seems a missed opportunity not to incentivise home owners now to fit SBD products through a premium reduction.”

Ian is chairman of Sliders UK, first PVC-U patio door manufacturer to be accredited with Secured by Design status. it also secured the first PVC-U bi-folding door SBD and has since, added its Ultimate Aluminium bi-fold door, a second PVC-U bi-fold door system and an extensive range of composite doors.

www.sliders-uk.com/home-security-sense.