Insurers face £55m annual bill for handbag theft

"One in five women have been the victim of handbag theft, and the crime now costs UK insurers £55 million per year.
Research by Direct Line home insurance found that the cost of replacing items in a handbag now averages over £100, including make-up, cash, keys, mobile phone, and medication.
In addition, handbags themselves are becoming more [...]" (2009-4-20)
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