UAP Old Mutual bets on holiday fever to drive up home insurance cover sales

Underwriter UAP Old Mutual Group is banking on home insurance covers during the festive travel rush to drive up premium sales.

UAP Old Mutual General Insurance managing director James Wambugu says his firm will target homeowners keen on preventing holiday-related disasters by protecting their homes from losses linked to break-ins, burst piping and overflowing water among other perils.