When Valentine's Day goes wrong

British consumers are terrible for making claims after Valentine's Day gestures go wrong, Lifestyle Extra reported.

Lloyds TSB said that it receives an incredible number of bizarre claims after Valentine's Day following disastrous home cooked meals, wedding proposals that go awry and dangerous bedtime mishaps.

It claimed to have taken claims for a window broken by a home fireworks display, an antique bracelet eaten by a dog, a ring dropped off the side of the Eiffel Tower and a damaged bath which was designed for one person, not a couple, in mind.

Phil Loney, Lloyds TSB Insurance managing director, said: "With millions of homeowners in the UK, there is bound to be variety in the types of claims insurers receive. Even so, it is always surprising what people will admit to!"

He said that some of the weirder claims handed to the insurer would likely not be covered by standard home insurance. "Knowing what you are covered for will help you get the most out of your policy", he added.

Other Valentines Day mishaps include a claim for a new heated towel rail after it had been pulled off a wall, and a Persian carpet destroyed by a couple deciding to feed each other.



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