It would mean even more over-time for his hard-working elves to ensure this year's special deliveries of robot dinosaurs, princess dresses, Lego and bicycles arrive on Christmas Eve. The global travel insurance firm says the festive period can be a risky business.
Last year resulted in 500 claims, with the most bizarre one involving a person being knocked over by an aggressive shopper and hospitalised on Boxing Day.
Almost 6000 New Zealanders are expected to take out policies for their travels this holiday.
But home is expected to be the biggest hazard, AA Insurance says.
Fewer than 10 per cent of AAI's home and contents claims last Christmas period -- from December 2 to January 12, 2015 -- were for burglary.
Another 16 per cent were for accidental loss and 40 per cent for accidental damage.
"However, just because burglaries make up only a fraction of claims, there's no need to get complacent about your home's security," AA Insurance customer relations manager, Amelia Macandrew said.
The great outdoors beckons for alfresco dining or sitting around fire-pits and braziers, but Kiwis should use common sense to avoid accidental damage to property, especially as foliage can be tinder-dry in summer.
