Confused.com Enlists Ex-Burglar to Offer Tips on Home Safety This Christmas

CARDIFF, Wales, December 1, 2010 - Confused.com, the home insurance specialist, has revealed the results of
new research that found that 72% of Brits feel more at risk of burglaries at
Christmas, yet only one in four increase home security during this expensive
time of year. Research shows a 63% increase in burglaries during the winter
months at an average cost of GBP2,623.

Generous Brits are expected to spend an average of GBP250 on presents
this Christmas and, according to research, the most likely hiding place for
all these presents is under the bed (34%). However, with more luxury gifts
and food and drink in the house than at any other time of the year, the
average home very quickly becomes a tempting place for opportunistic
burglars.

To help homeowners be security savvy this Christmas, Confused.com Home
Insurance have enlisted ex-burglar and home security expert Michael Fraser to
offer tips and advice on how to keep the home safe.

Michael Fraser commented: "There are simple measures homeowners can take
to minimise the risk of burglaries. For instance, the research revealed that
the living room is the most valuable room in their house (49% of Brits cited
in the survey); it's also a popular target for burglars. So I would advise
people not to put presents under the Christmas tree until the last possible
moment and closing the curtains can also help. Think carefully about where
you place your valuables, make sure that they are secure and your home
insurance covers you for any losses should the worst happen."

Gareth Kloet, Head of Home Insurance (
www.confused.com/home-insurance ) for Confused.com said: "It may sound
basic but simple steps taken to protect your home could save you money and
possible heartbreak at Christmas. Homeowners should be aware each home
insurance provider has their own set of conditions, so make sure your items
are valued correctly to avoid any unhappy faces on Christmas Day."

About Confused.com

Confused.com is one of the UK's biggest and most popular price comparison
services. Launched in 2002, it generates over one million quotes per month.
It has expanded its range of comparison products over the last couple of
years to include home insurance, travel insurance, pet insurance, van
insurance, motorbike insurance (www.confused.com/motorbike-insurance),
breakdown cover and energy, as well as financial services products including
credit cards, loans, mortgages and life insurance.

Confused.com is not a supplier, insurance company or broker. It provides
a free, objective and unbiased comparison service. By using cutting-edge
technology, it has developed a series of intelligent web-based solutions that
evaluate a number of risk factors to help customers with their
decision-making, subsequently finding them great deals on a wide-range of
insurance products, financial services, utilities and more. Confused.com's
service is based on the most up-to-date information provided by UK suppliers
and industry regulators.

Confused.com is owned by the Admiral Group plc. Admiral listed on the
London Stock Exchange in September 2004. Confused.com is regulated by the
FSA.

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PR contact: Kelly Davies, Friary house, Greyfriars Road, Cardiff, CF103AE, +44(0)2920-434-398