Insurance
Direct Line covering BA travel booked before 14 Dec
Direct Line has announced that it will offer travel insurance cover to those affected by the BA strikes as long as the travel insurance was purchased prior to 14 December, unlike many insurers who have a cut-off date of 2 November.
Festive spirit rules over home security
Home security is not a major concern for people in the UK over the Christmas period, as basic guidance such as keeping valuables out of sight goes out the window when the Christmas tree goes up.
How to keep your home warm as winter snap moves in
Confused.com offers homeowners advice on what needs to be done to prevent damage to their property. As the UK braces itself for a frosty Christmas, winter proofing is needed in order to give the elements a cold shoulder.
Even high-risk clients like Santa can find insurance
After many years - maybe centuries - of nobly serving the world's children in one of the toughest jobs imaginable, Santa has finally found financial insurance through LifeSearch.
New guide helps carol singers keep safe and welcome
A new guide for carol singers to keep them safe while singing from door-to-door this Christmas has been published today by Ecclesiastical Insurance as part of its campaign to keep the tradition of carol singing alive.
Prevent frost bite at home this winter
Frozen pipes and broken boilers are likely to cause problems in many British homes this winter and, with only 13% having home emergency insurance, many households will not be covered for such emergencies.
Don’t leave Christmas shopping on car back seat
New research suggests motorists are becoming complacent about car crime, revealing fewer motorists are worried about their car being stolen or broken into than they were last year.
HPI boosts Marshall Group fundraising drive
HPI has joined forces with Marshall Motor Group to help raise a considerable amount of money for the Prince’s Trust.
Simplyhealth wraps up Christmas
Look out for a Simplyhealth employee coming to a city centre near you! As Simplyhealth is spreading some Christmas cheer this year by giving away wrapping paper to shoppers as well as visitors to wecanbebothered.co.uk.
Homeowners urged to protect their water systems
With over a third (35%) of Brits away for a few days or more over the Christmas and winter holiday period, AXA Home Insurance is warning that burst pipes could be a bigger threat than burglary while you're away.
Put home insurance top of your wish list this Christmas
As a survey reveals that a third of households leave gifts under the Christmas tree well before the big day, home insurance provider M&S Money is advising householders to make sure security remains a priority this festive period.
Legal & General network launches new business system
Legal & General has rolled out its cutting edge, online new business system, OLP Connect, to its mortgage network, Legal & General Partnerships Services Limited (LGPSL).Linked to Launchpad, LGPSL's point-of-sale system
Are your Christmas gifts covered?
With just under three weeks until Christmas, moneysupermarket.com urges Brits to check the small print of their home insurance now to ensure Christmas gifts are covered.
Flux calls time on high cost of insuring young drivers
Young drivers spend an average of £2,455 on car insurance, according to the latest research from gocompare.com. But there's absolutely no need for them to be spending that much, says leading car insurance broker Flux.
Post Office offers extra Christmas contents cover
As people start hitting the shops in preparation for Christmas, Post Office Home Insurance is increasing its contents cover by 10 per cent during December to ensure customers are fully protected over the festive period.