With the arrival of national holidays and the long holiday, thousands of people are expected to travel outside Lima to rest or meet their relatives. It is one of the dates with the greatest internal mobility in the country, but friends of others also make their own.
And is that On July 28 and 29, Monday and Tuesday will fall, respectively, so the Peruvians will take over the long weekend from Saturday 26.
” It is also one of the seasons where more robberies are registered in urban areas, especially in houses that remain completely uninhabited. Having active home insurance and taking basic protection measures can make a difference between a good trip or an important loss, ”says Maria Belén, director of Affinity & Personal Lines in Gallagher Peru.
According to the National Chamber of Tourism (Canatur), Trips for national holidays can generate more than S/ 1.5 billion in economic movement, demonstrating a high percentage of trips at these times.
In this context, Gallagher, a risk and insurance specialist, recommends reviewing the safety conditions of the home before traveling and verifying that the home insurance policy is in force and updated. “Insurance allows to replenish material goods and cover damage to claims, such as robberies, fires or water leaks while you are not at home,” Add Delgado.
Recommendations to protect your home at departures by national holidays:
Check your insurance policy before leaving: Verify that it is active, that covers robberies and that the valuables are declared correctly. Some coverage require that locks or alarms have been installed.
Avoid publishing on social networks that you will go on a trip: Advertising your absence can expose your home to unnecessary risks. Share your photos once you have returned.
Leave your home to someone in a trusted: Ask for a relative or neighbor to pass from time to time through your property, collect correspondence or turn on lights. This creates the feeling that the house is inhabited.
Install lights with timer or movement sensors: A completely dark house several days in a row can get the attention of criminals. The use of technology can help deter them.
Ensures secondary doors, windows and accesses: Verify that they are closed with pestillos, reinforced sheets or locks. High or rear windows are common vulnerable points.
Disconnect or close water and light keys: To avoid leaks or short circuits that may cause damage to your home while you are out.
While no measure is infallible, combining prevention with a current policy It can significantly reduce the economic impact of an accident.
“The objective of insurance is not just to replace the lost, but to give you peace Maria Belén Delgado concludes.
