Belfor UK has struck a deal with Protector Insurance to provide a pop-up kitchen pod solution to clients in the aftermath of major losses such as fires, floods and escapes of water. The pods make it easier to keep insureds in their own homes, reducing alternative accommodation costs and minimising the disruption for policyholders.

Belfor said alternative accommodation can often exceed £1,500 per week and that the two firms were exploring other options to expand the initiative.

Hein Hemke, managing director at Belfor UK, said: “This is about preserving normality, not just kitchens. When policyholders can remain at home, surrounded by what matters most, they experience less upheaval and more trust in the process. It’s not just about functionality but about maintaining the small yet vital parts of everyday life: cooking meals, staying close to family and pets, and keeping children in familiar surroundings. These pods help reduce disruption and offer comfort, independence, and emotional stability exactly when it’s needed most.”

David Ruddock, UK claims director at Protector Insurance, added: “These pods are set to be a game-changer for leaseholders and tenants left without a kitchen after a claim – easing the emotional and logistical strain of relocation, while significantly reducing the need for alternative accommodation.”