Insurance

Identity burglary crimewave hits homeowners

One in seven burglaries last year was carried out solely in an attempt to steal the homeowner’s personal details a new report has found.

Students risk learning the hard way on theft

Thousands of students are heading off to university this month, but amongst all the excitement, they should spare a thought for their belongings, as halls of residence and flats can be an easy target for crime.

Daredevil holidaymakers beware

British holidaymakers are giving in to their daredevil impulses and taking part in extreme sports while on holiday, according to moneysupermarket.com.

Quicker compensation for motor accidents

Around 400,000 people injured in road accidents could benefit from much speedier compensation under a more streamlined compensation system, announced by the Ministry of Justice.

International health insurance products for Russian market

Leading Russian insurer, Ingosstrakh and Bupa International, the world's largest expatriate health insurer, has announced a partnership which brings together Ingosstrakh's local knowledge in Russia with Bupa's global healthcare expertise.

Confused.com supports Stay Insured initiative

Will Thomas, head of Motor at Confused.com says "Without taking into account the damage to vehicles, uninsured drivers kill three people and injure 460 every week, and a quarter of these accidents involve young drivers.

Dogs best avoid sticks and ponds

Analysis of Sainsbury's Pet Insurance claims data indicates that our four legged friends' favourite pastime could be fraught with danger.

AA Insurance urges drivers to Stay Insured

AA Insurance welcomes the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) ‘Stay Insured' campaign, which is aimed at drivers who may be thinking about letting their insurance lapse on renewal or cancel it because of financial difficulties.

Uninsured drivers need harsher punishment

With insurance premiums for younger drivers sky high, and one in five people getting behind the wheel without motor insurance, Brits believe young motorists caught driving without insurance should face tougher penalties, according to research from moneysupermarket.com.

Stay Insured warns Motor Insurers' Bureau

The Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) has launched its ?Stay Insured? campaign, designed to target drivers who may be wavering when it comes to renewing their insurance policies due to increased financial pressures.

Sainsbury's Contents Insurance offers cover for students

New research from Sainsbury's Home Insurance reveals that the typical undergraduate each has an average of £3,548 worth of belongings in their student accommodation.

AEGON increases financial underwriting limits

AEGON has announced further improvements in the financial underwriting limits for its personal and mortgage protection proposition by increasing the sums assured at which the main residence mortgage offer letter is required for life and critical illness cover.