Home Insurance
Buildings premiums up, but contents cheaper
Home buildings insurance premiums continue to rise, according to the latest quarterly AA British Insurance Premium Index. But the latest figures in the quarterly benchmark study of insurance premium trends shows that home contents premiums are falling.
Watch out - it's wasp week!
With the last week in July a period when wasps are at their most prevalent according to a study out today, Sheilas' Wheels has discovered that a third of UK homeowners (33%) would become DIY-pest controllers if they found a wasp or hornet's nest on their property rather than bringing in the professionals.
BIBA urges Government to address incomplete Flood Bill
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) has called on the Government to urgently address four key issues that are missing from the Flood and Water Management Bill which aims to create a simpler and effective means of managing the risk of flood and coastal erosion.
Brits keep crucial insurance cover
Brits have revealed their sensible side when it comes to cutting back on insurance to save money, according to moneysupermarket.com, and would only cancel what could be considered as "unnecessary" policies.
MORE TH>N launches Personal Claims Handler service
Direct insurance firm, MORE TH>N, has launched its Personal Claims Handler (PCH) service to new and existing Home Insurance customers in a bid to provide an unrivalled claims experience.
Landlords urged not to cut back on insurance
Sainsbury's Finance estimates that as house prices have fallen, private landlords have seen the collective value of their properties fall by a staggering £118.4 billion between the first three months of 2008 and the same period for this year.
Staycation Brits warned to check home insurance
As the British economy remains stagnant and the pound outlook gloomy, holidaymakers who once flocked to sunny Mediterranean shores for their annual two week break are increasingly choosing to holiday in the UK.
800,000 UK households victims of holiday robbery
New research from Direct Line Home Insurance reveals that 800,000 households (16 per cent) have been the victim of burglary whilst they were away on holiday.
Are you covered if your Walkman goes walkies
This week marks the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Sony Walkman, which changed the listening habits of music lovers everywhere, allowing them to carry their music with them.
Home insurance quote and buy site hit with consumers
The Halifax Home Insurance Quote and Buy website was recently rated number one in the UK home insurance market in a benchmarking study by independent company, Global Reviews.
Combined home and contents insurance not always best value
Research by AA Insurance suggests that more two-fifths of households would save money by buying separate home and buildings insurance, rather than a combined policy.
Protect your garden glories
As the 2009 ‘barbecue summer' gets into full swing many Brits will be taking advantage of what their gardens have to offer. moneysupermarket.com urges those sprucing up their gardens and planning ‘al fresco' entertaining to ensure their gardens are well protected.
Is your home properly insured?
With the myriad of home insurance policies on the market, choosing the right one for your home and family can be a difficult task. However the small variations between one policy and another could make all the difference when making a successful claim.
Heat wave could give homeowners that sinking feeling
After the two wettest summers since records began, the Met Office predicts that we are in for a scorcher this year, with soaring temperatures and less rainfall, so Halifax Home Insurance is reminding homeowners to take steps now to reduce the risk of subsidence.
Time for a sound investment?
2009 is a time of economic uncertainty and with little faith in stocks and shares, investors are turning away from paper investments and choosing emotional assets to secure their wealth.