Insurance

Insure your travel plans for 'piste of mind' on the slopes

Brits looking to escape the February gloom with a half-term getaway should ensure they have adequate travel insurance in place - especially if they plan to take to the slopes, says moneysupermarket.com.

Winter Olympic fever - a hazard for Brits abroad

With the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics kicking off this Friday (12 February), Brits may be inspired to try a more adventurous sport whilst on holiday this winter season.

AXA urges homeowners to protect water pipes

With the Met Office forecasting plummeting temperatures again this week, AXA is warning people to make sure they take precautions to avoid the misery of a burst pipe.

Valentine’s Day sparks rush for wedding insurance

As the most romantic day of the year approaches, new figures from M&S Money show that February is one of the most popular months of the year to buy wedding insurance.

Romantics urged to check rings are insured

M&S Home Insurance is advising anyone purchasing a ring before popping the question this Valentine's Day to check it is covered by existing home contents insurance.

Don’t pay a high price for love this Valentine’s Day

Britons planning to seal their love with a romantic proposal next week could be leaving themselves exposed by not putting adequate insurance cover in place for their engagement rings.

EasyInventory takes the chore out of building a home inventory

A recent study by insurance giant AXA highlighted that "Britons under-insure their home contents by more than £255 billion, leaving millions struggling to replace their belongings in the event of disaster." Under-insurance can cause serious problems for those who have to make a home insurance claim, as insurance companies may not pay out the full cost to replace lost or damaged items.

One in five to receive expensive jewellery this Valentine's

The UK is a nation of generous romantics, with one in five people planning to buy or receive expensive jewellery this Valentine's Day, and ten per cent of these people hoping to get hitched.

Common sense the key to successful holidays

Online travel agency Holidays-Direct, warns UK holidaymakers to be extra vigilant when travelling abroad this year and take extra care with items such as; money, passports and other valuables. With the upturn of holiday sales in 2010, holidaymakers are reminded of the risks when holidaying abroad.

Number of insurance claims for pothole-related damage rises

The number of insurance claims for pothole-related damage to cars has bumped sharply upwards, according to figures released by broker AA Insurance.

How to make a PPI claim

Have you taken out a loan or credit card from a bank or building society? Are you one of the 2 million people who have been sold insurance they don't need and can't use? You may have been recommended to take out something called Payment Protection Insurance (PPI). It helps borrowers to meet the repayments of a loan if they are unable to keep up repayments due to accident, sickness or unemployment.