Home Insurance
M&S Home Insurance to offer energy-efficient replacements
M&S is the first home insurance provider in the UK to offer policyholders two unique features which help householders reduce their impact on the environment if they make a claim.
It's a New Year night in for UK
The UK is set to shun bars and clubs this New Year's Eve with almost two thirds of the population (71 per cent) preferring to see the new year in at home, reveals the fifth Post Office Home Insurance New Year survey.
Sainsbury's Home Insurance warns of post-Christmas claims
Sainsbury's Home Insurance is warning of a New Year spike in home insurance claims as homeowners look to cover the cost of damage done during the festive period.
10 ways to save in 2010
Turning over a new financial leaf with the start of the new decade could save consumers at least £1,000 by the time the year is out, says Which?
Planning a worry-free winter
With the cold, winter weather already affecting many parts of the country, The Co-operative Insurance is reminding home-owners and motorists to plan ahead and be prepared for the harsh weather conditions.
ABI Good Practice Guide to buying insurance online
Customers using the internet to buy general insurance, such as motor and home cover, will benefit from guidance published by the ABI. Over two-thirds of customers are now using the internet to arrange their motor insurance alone.
Frozen pipes could cost homeowners dear
Homeowners across the South West are being warned that a winter cold snap and frozen or burst pipes could have huge financial implications and cause thousands of pounds worth of damage.
Confused.com adds the women’s touch
Confused.com has added Diamond Home to its growing list of home insurance providers in an exclusive agreement. The new addition cannot be bought on any other price comparison site.
Christmas Day sees fire rise
MORE TH>N Home insurance is warning homeowners to take extra care with candles and cooking on Christmas Day, as the amount of homes damaged by fire is set to rise by 180%.
Protect your pipes as cold weather bites
Homeowners are being warned of the dangers of burst pipes caused by freezing water as Aviva reveals it saw a 500% increase in water damage claims during the plummeting temperatures last winter.
MORE TH>N’s advice in coping with the weather
Snow and ice has hit Britain, with more expected over the weekend. Leading insurer MORE TH>N is offering the following advice on surviving the cold.
Protect your home from water damage
The recent floods in Cockermouth have highlighted to homeowners the damage water can cause and the need to protect the home from winter perils such as floods, storm damage and frozen pipes.
Value of Christmas stocking tops £300
From oranges to iPods in 60 years as AXA Home Insurance reveals the average cost of the traditional Christmas stocking soars to £305.
Brits value household contents more than themselves
People living in Britain are more likely to take out insurance cover on their electrical goods and home contents than they are to protect themselves, according to an independent research study on behalf of Scottish Provident, one of the UK's leading protection providers.
Festive spirit rules over home security
Home security is not a major concern for people in the UK over the Christmas period, as basic guidance such as keeping valuables out of sight goes out the window when the Christmas tree goes up.