Home Insurance
2011 - The year of the house swap
‘House swapping' as an alternative to the traditional holiday is set to rocket this year - according to new research.
Rising cost of ‘Space Invaders’
More than 4.9 million homeowners have been left counting the cost of house guests who overstayed their welcome to the tune of £66 million in the last year.
Get five star treatment with RIAS home insurance
RIAS Home Insurance, from the over 50s specialist insurance provider, has received the top 5 Star Rating from independent and impartial financial research company Defaqto, highlighting an excellent level of features.
Direct Line launches new premium insurance
Direct Line has announced the launch of Direct Line Select Insurance. The products are specifically designed for consumers who need higher levels of cover than standard insurance policies typically provide.
Extreme weather leads to 391% increase in home insurance claims
As forecasters predict cold weather will return (with some parts of the country already experiencing snow flurries) Age UK Enterprises publishes claims data associated with last months cold snap.
‘Home Hermits' - Brits to spend record time indoors this January
The findings from Halifax Home Insurance reveal more than a third (39 per cent) of Brits will be staying-in more than usual this month, mainly because they don't have the cash to go out (58 per cent) or are trying to save money (47 per cent).
Keep excess-ive home premiums under control in 2011
Opting for higher excesses for cheaper premiums may be a false economy, warns moneysupermarket.com
Brits underestimate home contents value
Parago Home launches its new home contents management tool today, in a bid to reduce the staggering number of Brits (90%) who are unable to make accurate home contents insurance claims in the event of a flood, fire or theft.
Cost of buildings cover reaches record high
The AA's latest benchmark British Insurance Premium Index shows that the cost of home insurance rose sharply over the last three months of 2010, as insurers become increasingly concerned with growing numbers of weather-related claims.
Pet and home owners enjoy M&S insurance savings
New customers can enjoy a 28% discount on M&S Home Insurance and a 23.5% discount on M&S Pet insurance when purchased online before 28 February.
Flood minister supports Direct Line's help for flood customers
Direct Line has launched a mobile office and customer support vehicle to help customers with their claims during severe weather.
Households risk billions in the underinsurance trap
Householders are risking their possessions by undervaluing their home contents, according to new report from Direct Line. The research into ‘The Hidden Value of British Homes' has revealed a vast number are completely uninsured.
New Year brings new savings drive for Brits
Over half (59 per cent) of Brits will look to make further savings in 2011, according to research by online insurer swiftcover.com.
Recessionary mindset continues
As Brits make plans for 2011 new research points towards a year of frugal living as 70% of Brits are looking to make cuts to their outgoings with one in 10 (12%) planning large financial cuts.
Save money on landlord’s insurance
In a bid to beat the January blues, MORE TH>N BUSINESS is kick-starting the new year by asking landlords to challenge them to beat the renewal price of their insurance.