Electronic gadgets are part of our everyday lives, so few of us stop to think about their value. But the bill to replace the hi-tech equipment we carry around could run into hundreds if not thousands of pounds. In fact, a tube during rush house in London actually contains around &500,000 worth of gadgets including smartphones, laptops and tablets. It doesn't end there, did you know that according to reports, there is over &120 worth of gadgets in the average school bag as half of children take a smartphone to school! Here's a glimpse at some of the top selling gadgets of 2015...

- Sony A7R II Camera- Named best camera of 2015

- Apple Iphone 6S- The world’s bestselling smartphone

- Apple Ipad Air 2- the thinnest tablet Apple have made so far

- Sony Playstation 4- best selling console of 2015

- Apple Smart watch- The watch with the most powerful platform

- Jawbone UP3- Top Fitness Tracker

- LG 55EG960V TV- The Holy grail of flatscreens

- DJI Phantom 3 Drone- Top of the list for ‘boys toys’

- Sony HTXT1.CEK 2.1 Soundstage- Top rated speakers of 2015

- Swegway hoverboard- One of the top selling gadgets in the run up to Christmas

In Britain, we carry around &22 billion worth of gadgets around with us daily, but damage, loss and theft is costing consumers &1.2 billion every year. 

Gadget insurance is therefore essential in case of loss, theft or damage. And let's be honest, how many of us have lost a camera while travelling? Then there's the case of the mobile down the toilet or the iPod in the washing machine. And we hear every day of criminals stealing the latest must-have electronic equipment. Research shows that overall, almost two thirds of gadget owners have no insurance at all, translating to &33 billion worth of uninsured gadget.

Most gadget insurance policies come with 48-hour replacement as well as worldwide cover incase you take your mobile or laptop abroad with you. 

To see how Goodrich Insurance could help you get cover for your valuables or for a quote today, contact us!