Insurance
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.
Aviva launches specialist media cover
Recognising that the media industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK, Aviva has launched a specialist media insurance, which covers the industry's specific insurance needs.
Haworth Cart Rescue wins Petplan donation
The Haworth Cat Rescue, in Keighley West Yorkshire, has won a valuable donation of £500 from the UK’s largest pet insurance provider, Petplan. The rescue and re-homing centre says the money will help them continue to provide the cats at the centre with the necessary care and attention.
Specialist Buy-to-Let insurer launches new website
Leaseguard Ltd, specialist insurance providers for the Buy-to-Let Industry, have launched their newly revamped website, leaseguard.co.uk.
Young drivers can earn insurance savings with IAM
As part of its campaign to address the most at-risk drivers on our roads – young drivers – the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has provided an incentive for young drivers to be safer.
British motorists taking insurers for a ride
Parents with children who drive are breaking the law by "fronting" on their car insurance to save cash, according to research from moneysupermarket.com.
Turkey scores highest for tummy bugs abroad
With less than one month to go to the Easter break, families will be starting to plan their trips abroad. Based on the latest research from leading travel insurance website, insurewithease.com, packing tummy settlers, as well as making sure their travel insurance is up to date, should definitely be included on the ‘to do’ list.
Yorkshire Building Society flexible home insurance
Yorkshire Building Society has launched a new flexible home insurance which allows people to only pay for the cover they need.
Aviva UK Health launches new group critical illness product
Aviva UK Health has announced that it is enhancing its group risk proposition with a new group critical illness product.
Give your mum a financial makeover this Mother’s Day
Flowers, chocolates and spa days will be the obvious gifts of choice this Mother's Day but, while appreciated by mothers across the country, will they improve her financial future or retirement options?
Could you do without mum for 4 weeks?
Many people celebrating Mothering Sunday this weekend will no doubt conclude our mothers are priceless and we couldn't do without them even for a day.
Government serves up a dog’s breakfast with compulsory insurance
John Miles, head of home and pet insurance at leading comparison website Gocompare.com, comments on Government proposals for compulsory insurance for dogs: "The proposal to introduce compulsory third party insurance for dogs is likely to be unpopular with the majority of owners who already spend £677 a year on average for each animal to cover food, vet's bills and other essentials.
The reassurance of third party pet insurance
Following on from the Government’s announcement of its consultation on dangerous dogs, Petplan the UK’s largest pet insurance provider has revealed a rise in the number of third party claims received over recent years.
Cutting back on travel insurance can be false economy
After the ‘Barbeque summer' that never was and the incessant weeks of snow and ice, getting away from it all is a priority for 2010, with 64% of potential holidaymakers looking to take a holiday abroad this year.
Holidaymakers adapt travel plans to fit their budget
In a potential boost for holiday companies over three quarters (77 per cent) of holidaymakers believe they will take as much holiday in 2010 as last year, according to research by Post Office Travel Money.