Insurance
Bupa expands in Andalucia, Spain
A new sales and support centre for Bupa International, the leading international expatriate health insurer, has opened in Fuengirola near Malaga, southern Spain.
A fifth of cat and dog owners can’t afford big vet’s bills
A fifth of cat and dog owners admit they wouldn't be able to pay a significant veterinary bill for their pet, according to research by comparison website, Gocompare.com.
‘Gold mine’ homes face under-insurance risk
UK consumers are at potential risk of leaving their jewellery and other treasures underinsured to the value of some £4.9 billion because the cost of gold has risen by a quarter in the past twelve months, warns a leading specialist insurance provider.
AXA proves experience pays with direct car insurance
AXA enters direct car insurance market with the launch of a highly competitive product and market beating benefits for experienced drivers.
Legal & General increases immediate cover
Legal & General has improved its immediate cover levels for people taking out life only cover (all types) and term assurance with critical illness cover (for business).
Half of motor insurers deny quote to over 80s
Age discrimination remains rife in the insurance industry according to new independent research published by Age Concern and Help the Aged.
Home buildings and contents cover rise sharply
Despite continuing premium rises for buildings cover, and a reverse in the falling trend in the cost of contents cover, home insurance continues to represent exceptional value for money and has not been as volatile as the motor market, according to AA Insurance.
Car insurance premiums rise at record rates
Car insurance premiums, which have been rising at record rates over the past year, took their biggest ever upward jump during the last quarter of 2009, according to the latest benchmark AA British Insurance Premium Index.
L&G and Northern Rock team up for protection and investments
Northern Rock Plc has chosen Legal & General as its ongoing provider of life protection and investment products. This partnership with Northern Rock is built on a 20-year history between the two companies.
Sainsbury's Home Insurance offers cover for music downloads
UK music lovers have amassed an estimated £1.3 billion worth of digital downloads from online stores such as iTunes and Amazon, according to new research from Sainsbury's Home Insurance.
Remember your travel insurance this Valentine’s day
If you’re booking a last-minute romantic Valentine’s break, make sure you don’t forget your travel insurance! Antony Martin, managing director of insurefor.com gives his top tips on booking and saving money.
Freedom Insured upgraded to include YBR and WR125s
In 2009, Yamaha launched Freedom Insured, giving Yamaha customers the extra benefit of free or subsidised insurance on some of their class leading scooters and small bikes.
Scottish Provident reprices income protection rates
Scottish Provident, one of the UK's leading protection providers, has announced extensive pricing changes to its income protection rates. The changes, which form the biggest overhaul of its income protection rates in recent years, are effective immediately.
Swiss healthcare - runs like clockwork, if you’re covered
Switzerland is known throughout Europe for its quality medical and paramedical services, with healthcare always high on the political agenda. The country spends about 10 percent of its GDP on health, placing Switzerland near the top of OECD countries for medical expenditures.
Sainsbury's urges people to protect their holiday booking
The start of the year is one of the busiest times for booking holidays, but research from Sainsbury's Travel Insurance reveals that the number of people aged 16 - 64 planning to book a vacation between Christmas and the end of February 2010 is 19% lower than the same period last year.