Most of us are well aware that keeping personal property guarded is an important way to keep it safe.  Some of the items we take out are valuable, ranging from wallets and purses containing cash and credit cards to our all-important house keys. 

However vigilant you may be about protecting these valuable items, situations we encounter every day can make their protection difficult.  Thieves and pickpockets look for the easiest opportunities available to them, so protecting against personal theft is a case of minimising these opportunities. 

When purchasing bags, look for fastenings which are secure and cannot be easily undone.  Leaving fastenings undone invites thieves to reach in and grab whatever’s inside.  Since they do not even need to steal the bag, this can even happen whilst on your person.

It is always important to keep tabs on your personal belongings when in public locations, but even hanging your bag off the back of a chair or leaving it at your feet in a busy environment can be enough of an opening for a determined thief.  The Metropolitan Police advises that leaving your bag in these places means it ‘could be stolen’, instead suggesting that it should be at least on your lap or touching your feet.

The metropolitan police also suggest that ‘thieves often operate in pairs – one tries to distract you whilst the other steals from your bag or pocket’.  If you see anything particularly unusual, don’t be distracted, but keep in mind where your valuables are.

Loss of personal property can be an extremely stressful situation.  Losing your available cash, phone and credit cards is, more than anything, a great irritation which can leave you in difficult situations when away from home.  Protectyourbubble is aware of this difficulty, and offers Personal Emergency Insurance designed to get you back on your feet after an incident of this kind. 

The policy provides a memorable free-phone number which will help you sort all the necessary problems, from arranging locksmiths to getting you safe transport, and even cancelling all your credit cards quickly to prevent fraud.  A range of levels of cover are available, starting from just £5 a month.  It always pays to be aware of keeping your property safe, but should the worst happen, Protectyourbubble insurance can ensure that you are not left helpless.

As with most insurance policies, exclusions and limitations apply. Please refer to the full terms and conditions to understand what is and what is not covered under the Personal Emergency Insurance from Protectyourbubble.