Home Insurance
Preventing bike theft
Following today's news that Conservative leader David Cameron has had his bicycle stolen for the second time since last summer, bicycle insurers MORE TH>N are offering him some handy advice on how to ensure his next bicycle stays safe.
Protect your pushbike as Cameron falls victim to bike theft again
As David Cameron falls victim to bicycle theft for the second time, Confused.com encourages owners to check that home insurance policies offer adequate protection against the crime.
Cameron bike theft may herald mountain of crime
The second theft in a year of David Cameron's bike comes as the UK approaches a potential "Himalayan peak" in cycle theft, reinforcing the need to make sure your contents insurance covers bicycles away from the home, says AA Insurance.
Beauty blunders
Beauty products and gadgets caused an average of £153 worth of damage in UK households last year as more Brits turned to ‘DIY at-home' treatments to cost save.
Home insurance still good value, despite premium rises
The first quarter of 2009 saw the average quoted premium for an annual buildings insurance policy rise for the eighth successive quarter, adding a further 50p and taking it to a new high of £218.53, according to the AA's benchmark British Insurance Premium Index.
Householders feel more at risk from burglary than ever before
One in seven UK householders say they feel more at risk of burglary than ever before since the economic downturn hit, according to research from Halifax Home Insurance.
Win a 32" LCD TV with Cheshire Building Society
As of today, 27th April 2009, Cheshire Building Society is offering customers a chance to win a Panasonic 32 inch LCD television.
The rise of DIY
Britain is becoming a nation of DIYers, according to new research by Sainsbury's Home Insurance. An estimated, near 30 million British adults (65%) have performed DIY tasks such as painting, plumbing or tiling in the last year rather than pay for professional help, in order to save money.
Confused.com: Latest crime statistics
The number of robberies and burglaries has gone up in England and Wales, according to crime statistics.
Insurer fears burglary rates could rise by 50%
The UK's biggest insurer believes we could see a 50% increase in household burglaries by the end of 2009 as the recession takes hold and unemployment figures soar.
Peace of mind for overseas property owners
Despite tough times, buying an overseas holiday home remains a popular aspiration for the over 50s and Saga Holiday Home Insurance today launches enhanced cover in order to meet holiday home owners' changing needs to ensure they are suitably covered in the current economic climate.
The UK’S £582 million handbag robbery
New research reveals the extent of handbag theft in the UK, as over a fifth of women (21 per cent) admit they have had their bags stolen, at a cost of more than £582 million.
How to plan financially for your future
Are you looking to save money in an effort to ride out the recession? In previous generations, parents may have scrimped and saved to ensure their kids could afford university, but it seems that’s no longer the case. It can be really hard to decide where to make cut backs without leaving yourself open to risk.
Insurers detecting record amounts of fraudulent claims
Insurers are detecting record levels of fraudulent insurance claims - 2,000 every week, worth £14 million - according to figures released today (16 April) by the ABI (Association of British Insurers).
Insurance cut backs put Brits at risk
It is estimated that millions of people are cutting back on essential insurance cover in a bid to save money during the credit crunch, according to new research from Sainsbury's Finance.