The virtual reality gaming trend is getting real when it comes to homeowner’s insurance claims, with insurers saying popular virtual reality headsets are the cause of a 31% surge in claims.
As reported by the Guardian newspaper in the United Kingdom, the anecdotes by overenthusiastic players are stacking up: A man hitting his ceiling fan with his fist; a woman slamming into her furniture; a player smashing through a lighting fixture.
And, not to mention, busted television sets galore.
In addition to the 31% jump in claims over last year, the trend of crashing into furniture while in the metaverse accounted for a 68% overall increase since 2016, British insurer Aviva PLC told the newspaper.
Aviva said the average VR-related claim for accidental damage in 2021 was about £650, or $885.
