Insurance
Prevent damage to your home in the big thaw
With the big thaw expected to hit most of the UK this weekend after weeks of freezing cold temperatures, LV= home insurance is offering the following advice to home-owners on how to prevent damage to their home:
Sheilas’ Wheels launches travel insurance
The female-focused Sheilas' Wheels brand will extend its product range once again with the launch of travel insurance that aims to deliver comprehensive, quality cover with some additional features.
M&S Car Insurance winter driving tips
As freezing weather conditions continue to hit much of the UK, M&S Car Insurance is advising motorists to be prepared before getting back into their vehicle.
Bupa extends occupation definitions for income protection
Bupa Individual Protection has added more than 130 own occupation definitions to its individual income protection proposition including dentists, surgeons and college lecturers. These professionals will now be able to protect their income based upon their specific occupation.
Sainsbury's Home Insurance offers 60 days unoccupancy cover
With winter upon us and the continued economic doom and gloom, new research from Sainsbury's Home Insurance reveals that around 4.1 million Brits are jetting off for extended breaks of at least 30 days or more over the next 12 months, leaving their homes unoccupied.
Snow leads to increased car insurance disputes
Used Car Expert magazine has seen a significant increase in number of enquiries via its website UsedCarExpert.co.uk relating to disputes with insurance companies over the value of their car, which have been written off by snow-related accidents.
Home insurance claims are bursting out all over
Homeowners have been urged to ensure they are taking precautions against burst water pipes, with the freezing weather conditions set to continue across the UK in the coming weeks.
Rules of the road forgotten in the snow
The question of “who was to blame” after a car crash is on the rise as a result of the snowy conditions.
Spike in searches for car insurance on 4x4 vehicles
The big expense of changing a car is normally the last thing on people's minds after the hectic and costly Christmas and New Year period. However, with snow, ice and cold weather across the UK it appears many Brits are in the market for a ‘snow mobile'.
UK entrepreneurs put their livelihoods at risk
Research from the Scottish Widows Business Protection Report has revealed that 2.6 million sole traders in the UK are leaving their businesses vulnerable by not protecting the owner/key person should the worst happen.
Money-saving Brits continue to ditch the gym in 2010
Hitting the gym to shift Christmas kilos traditionally tops the list of New Year resolutions, but according to research by moneysupermarket.com 2010 will be different.
Skiers and snowboarders advised to get travel cover
Millions of Britons will be looking to beat the January Blues by heading off for ski and snowboard trips, just make sure that adequate travel cover is in place says leading insurer MORE TH>N.
Insurer urges motorists to give driving full attention
As Harriet Harman, the Labour Party's Deputy Leader, appears in court for her involvement in an incident in which she was allegedly using a mobile phone whilst driving, research from Sainsbury's Car Insurance highlights that driving with a mobile phone is unfortunately a common occurrence.
Insurance staff trudge through snow to handle calls
Staff at insurance company swiftcover.com trudged through the snow, hired 4x4 vehicles to get to work and even spent the night away from home so they could assist the record number of motorists needing help as insurance claims soared by almost 75% during this week's snow chaos.
Allianz Commercial adds free legal service
Allianz Commercial has enhanced the level of service and legal cover in its popular Commercial Select product.