A leading claims manager was surprised to hear Princess Diana's mother's stolen jewels were not insured.

The jewels were taken from Frances Shand Kydd's Scottish home while she was giving evidence ...

A leading claims manager was surprised to hear Princess Diana's mother's stolen jewels were not insured.

The jewels were taken from Frances Shand Kydd's Scottish home while she was giving evidence at the trial of Diana's butler in London.

Jewellery claims specialist Loss Management Group managing director Tony Le Fevre said that normally, house contents insurance would cover jewellery, "with the usual proviso that any single item isn't worth more than 5% of the total valuables limit".

"Presumably she should be entitled to some compensation, even if under-insured."

"The sad truth is that jewellery theft is rife and insurers pay out £250m a year on lost or stolen jewellery.

"Much is stolen to support drug habits and either re-sold or broken down and criminally recycled," said Le Fevre.

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