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Home insurance stays competitive

Home insurance continues to show exceptional value for money, with many good deals still available, the latest findings from the AA's British Insurance Premium Index show.

Confused.com adds new partners to insurance panels

Confused.com is delighted to welcome the addition of five new partners, to its already extremely comprehensive list of providers for home, travel and motor insurance.

RSA enhances risk assessment tool

RSA, the UK's largest commercial insurer, and owner of MORE TH>N, has improved its Geographical Risk Assessment (GRA) model to include over 100 updated features and take into account newly constructed flood defence schemes.

Don't let cold weather burst your pipe dreams

With temperatures hitting rock bottom across the UK, Brits are urged to check the small print of home insurance policies to ensure they are covered for burst pipes, warns moneysupermarket.com.

Brits plan to escape weather with extended break away

Over a million Brits plan to abandon their UK home for an extended period as they look to escape the British weather, according to Sainsbury's Home Insurance.

MORE TH>N: Direct Line's 50% discount on home insurance

It's great to see insurance companies offering deals during the economic downturn but it is important that homeowners buy wisely and not be dazzled by short-term discounted gimmicks.

Eco friendly homes at risk from burst pipes

Arctic weather is bringing in a flood of burst pipe claims to large rural insurer NFU Mutual. Claims manager Richard Pilkington says the longest period of sub zero temperatures for many years is causing an alarming number of water damage claims in homes across the country.

You can count on Churchill for 25% off home insurance

Households looking for home insurance this January should look to Churchill for a New Year bargain. All new customers will receive a 25% discount off both buildings and contents insurance - and if they haven't claimed in the last five years, they could receive up to 50% discount.

Lloyds TSB Insurance quirkiest claims of 2008

Working for Britain's most popular home insurance provider, Lloyds TSB Insurance claims advisers are accustomed to receiving some ‘out of the ordinary' claims.

Insurer reports increase in burst pipe claims

As the UK shivers under icy conditions, Lloyds TSB Insurance is issuing a stark warning to unprepared homeowners.

Halifax offers a little extra support for online customers

Homeowners seeking a quote for buildings and contents insurance on the Halifax Home Insurance website can now chat online to a sales adviser for instant help and support during the quote process.

Crashin’ around the Christmas Tree

With the festive season fast approaching, many of us will be entertaining friends and family by hosting Christmas drinks parties at home.

Home insurance should be top of your Xmas wish list

M&S Money is warning homeowners to ensure they have enough home contents insurance over the festive period.

Don't let accidents in your home ruin your Christmas holiday

As Christmas approaches, AXA says don't let accidents in your home ruin your holiday. Insurance companies expect household claims over the period to be well over £100million.

‘Manbag' wearers carry theft risk this Christmas

The growth in popularity of ‘manbags' over the last year is likely to see them appear on many men's Christmas wish lists. However, the Post Office is urging the increasing number of ‘manbag' wearers to take care, as they could be left unprotected against opportunistic and fashionable thieves.