Home Insurance
Don't go undercover urges NFU Mutual
Almost a quarter of people (23%) have never reviewed their level of home contents cover, according to research from rural insurer NFU Mutual.
RIAS home insurance two-year fix offer extended
RIAS, the over 50s specialist insurer, is offering customers who purchase their Home Insurance from RIAS a further chance to fix their household premium for two years, by extending its 'Two- Year Fix' deal until 31st December 2007.
End of the honeymoon period for newlyweds
Some of the 28,000 people who got married last month may be at risk from underinsurance as their wedding cover period comes to an end.
Nationwide launches new home insurance promotion
Nationwide Building Society will launch a new home insurance promotion on Monday 17 September. For customers switching to Nationwide, the Society will beat whatever customers paid for their home insurance last year, or refund the difference up to £100.
Car boot prospectors rake in £890 million
One man’s trash really is another man’s treasure according to latest research from Halifax Home Insurance. Indeed over the past five years 5.6 million Britons (12%) have snapped up hidden treasures at car boot sales, which they now believe to be worth a combined £890 million more than they’d paid for them.
Make a clean sweep before winter
As the Indian summer starts to draw to a close, NFU Mutual is urging the owners of thatched properties to check the condition of the roof and chimney before they begin to enjoy the warmth of an open fire.
Direct Line Home Insurance student bike theft warning
Bike thieves are leaving university students with a whopping £18.7million bill for stolen bikes according to research from Direct Line home insurance.
Protect yourself and your children from playground crime
As the new school year begins, Abbey home insurance is urging parents to ensure that their home insurance policy covers their children’s personal possessions while they are at school.
M&S Money launches 'holiday homesafe'
M&S Money is launching a new insurance policy to take care of emergency repairs to people's homes while they are on holiday.
Air now, song tomorrow
The Air Guitar World Championships is one of the most acknowledged Finnish events on the Globe and in preparation for the big event Allianz Musical Insurance are encouraging entrants to get their gloves on.
HSBC freezes home insurance premiums for five years
HSBC is giving its new and existing mortgage customers the chance to fix their home insurance premiums for five years, in the wake of rising insurance costs following the recent flooding across England.
Brits think courts are too lenient on burglars
Brits have run out of patience with the justice system and want stiffer penalties handed down by the courts.
Well meaning recyclers advertise home contents to burglars
Over 16 million people advertise the contents of their home to potential thieves, according to research from LV=.
Summer slip-ups see homeowners stung by warm weather
Confused.com, UK insurance price comparison service, is advising consumers not to get caught out by the much awaited summer weather, as it is a prime time for homeowners to inadvertently invalidate their insurance.
Changing face of UK’s household fears
Falling victim to identity theft is a bigger concern for homeowners aged over 50 than vandalism, according to research by Saga Home insurance.