Top unusual insurance requests from the rich and famous
By Kirsten Hastings, 2 Jun 17
An ornamental Formula One car, a life-sized dinosaur statue and a Star Wars collection are some of the more unusual insurance requests that Aviva has handled over the past 10 years.
Badger ate my swimming pool:
Claim for damage to the lining of a swimming pool which had been chewed and scratched by a badger. The customer sent the insurer the badger fur retrieved from the filter, as evidence.
Harpoon gun sparks claim:
A customer was modifying the pressure on the harpoon gun he used for scuba diving when it unexpectedly went off, launching the spear through the bedroom wall and fusing the electrical wiring.
CarCoon saved my car:
A classic car had a lucky escape when a ladder fell on it while in the owner’s garage. Fortunately, the precious vehicle was kept in a plastic air-filled bubble called a CarCoon, which protected it from any damage.
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