03/11/2026
Your home insurance policy may have specific conditions about your alarm and security setup, and the weeks before the festive break are a good time to double-check them.
Insurers may require the alarm to be armed whenever the house is empty and serviced on a set schedule. Security gates and burglar bars can have their own conditions, and a lapsed condition you don't notice can affect how a claim is assessed.
Review your policy wording and compare it with what is installed at home. If anything has changed since you took out the policy, such as a new alarm provider or a repaired gate, tell your insurer or advisor before you travel.
If you need a quote for personal insurance or need a second opinion on the cover you have in place already, then you can talk to a financial advisor at securitasfinancialgroup.co.za/find-an-advisor/
Securitas® Financial Group (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 6536).