Insurance
Swiftcover iPhone app reunites hikers 'Stuck' in Sweden
Motor insurer swiftcover.com has helped reunite two friends who became separated whilst hiking in snow bound mountains in Sweden.
83% of Brits use web to self diagnose
A staggering 83% of people in the UK are surfing the web to find information about their health problems before going to see their GP, new research from specialist health insurer National Friendly has revealed.
AA Insurance introduces health cover
The AA - best known for providing emergency treatment for members' cars - has entered the private medical insurance market in conjunction with AXA PPP healthcare, offering three levels of cover for both AA members and non-members.
Commercial property owners need to review insurance
Commercial property owners are putting their investments at risk from underinsurance by failing to maintain their sum insured at adequate levels, according to Aviva, with the problem set to rise as the country exits the recession.
Summertime brings green fingered thieves to UK gardens
As the clocks go forward, marking the official start of British Summertime (March 28 2010), Halifax Home Insurance recommends making life more difficult for the opportunist garden thief.
Buying a new car? Check your new car replacement cover
With the end of the Car Scrappage Scheme at the end of this month and the release of the new "10" registrations, we could see a rush of new car sales in the final weeks of March.
Value of home contents increase by 115% in 15 years
New research from Confused.com has identified an increase of 115% in the value of Britain's home contents over the past 15 years.
Are pet owners getting the best insurance deals?
Price comparison sites have become very popular, especially since the recession hit in 2008. However Defaqto, an independent financial research company, is warning pet owners to "never buy pet insurance based on the premium alone".
Brits urged to "home in" on insurance savings
Households are wasting £131 a year by sticking with their existing home insurance provider instead of shopping around, according to moneysupermarket.com.
Check your pipes, but watch the DIY!
Brits are being urged to check their water works this Easter to help prevent a future household disaster.
Garden thefts increase as clocks go forward
After the coldest winter in decades many of us are looking forward to March 28th when the clocks go forward and the evenings finally get lighter. However, it seems that opportunistic thieves also eagerly anticipate this time of year too.
Make garden security a priority this spring
As the clocks go forward this weekend and many Brits look forward to getting back out into the garden, M&S Home Insurance is reminding householders about the importance of garden security.
Rogue workmen costing homeowners £6.8 billion
New research from Santander Insurance UK has shown that nearly one in five (18 per cent) of British homeowners has fallen victim to ‘Bodger the Builder'- sloppy workmen who are causing significant amounts of damage to peoples homes.
Recession reveals nation of savvy savers
People across the country have been making cut backs over the last 12 months, and new research from specialist health insurer, National Friendly, reveals how thrifty Brits have been saving their pennies during the recession.
Bupa enhances group critical illness cover
In an industry first, Bupa is now offering group critical illness claimants and their families access to independent confidential medical information, advice and guidance with no increase in premiums.