Insurance

Burglars getting creative in the recession

The cash is under the mattress and the jewellery is in the sock drawer, but what about the kettle and the tumble dryer? Direct Line has found that burglars have resorted to stealing more mundane household items in the recession, including white goods and small kitchen appliances such as toasters and kettles.

MORE TH>N issues flood advice

Following the storms across Britain, many areas currently have flood warnings in place, including the Midlands, North of England and Wales.

Motorists without breakdown cover call on family or friends

Over two thirds (67 per cent) of all motorists without breakdown cover would call a relative or friend to rescue them (54 per cent) or try to fix their own car on the hard shoulder (13 per cent) if they broke down on a motorway - putting all involved into terrible danger - according to a new ‘Motorway Madness' poll by esure car insurance.

Owners of handbag dogs warned of need for insurance

Sainsbury's Finance is urging people who follow in the footsteps of celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson and Geri Halliwell by purchasing small pedigree dogs to take out pet insurance.

Don’t let illness ruin your family’s winter holiday fun

Whether it’s a nasty cut or scrape from running around outside, a stomach upset from unfamiliar food, or an ear infection from the swimming pool - having a child fall ill whilst on holiday is every parent’s worst nightmare.

BGL Group launches replacement car/van cover

The BGL Group has announced the launch of a new service for customers of its in-house brands, including BUDGET, ibuyeco, Quotemart and Dial Direct.

Female motorists call for women only garages

The majority of women feel intimidated taking their car to the garage and many would prefer female only garages, a new poll has revealed.

A gap year survival guide

More young people than ever before are booking and planning their, perhaps unexpected, gap year in good time for the February peak in departures. To help the estimated additional 25,000 students who are taking an enforced gap year in 2009/10, worldwide travel insurance specialists World First are starting their “World First Gap Year Survival Guide” using a range of social media outlets including blogging, Facebook and Twitter.

Halifax offers advice to help minimise weather damage

As heavy rain and galeforce winds battered much of the UK over the weekend, and with more bad weather to come, Halifax Home Insurance is offering advice to homeowners to help minimise damage to properties.

Aviva enhances Income Protection Solutions

Aviva has announced a series of enhancements to its innovative Income Protection Solutions product, including a unique temporary accident cover benefit that provides up to 90 days' accident cover whilst the policy is being underwritten.

People living in flood risk areas should check policy details

Commenting on severe weather warnings and heavy rain continuing to affect parts of the UK, Julie Owens, head of home insurance at moneysupermarket.com, said: "People have been affected by a weekend of storms and gales and the saturated ground will mean any more rain could cause flooding in England, Scotland and Wales.