Insurance
Tough new powers to tackle uninsured drivers
Plans to crack down on the menace of uninsured drivers were confirmed by Road Safety Minister Paul Clark today.
Getting married can cut cost of car insurance
With the average wedding now costing nearly £16,000, tying the knot can lead to a big hole in your finances. However, getting married or entering into a civil partnership can actually save you money on your motoring insurance.
Unemployment: an added insurance risk
Confused.com has warned that unemployed people in the UK could end up paying more for their home insurance.
Directors and officers at greater risk of being sued
As more businesses face liquidation, directors and officers are at greater risk of being sued, says Aviva.
Specialist car insurers may not always give the best deal
With the motor insurance renewals boom period in full swing and many drivers looking to get the best deal, moneysupermarket.com warns that specialist insurers for women drivers may not always provide the best value option for motorists.
Gap year travellers get covered
Direct Travel Insurance has recorded a 25% increase in the sale of Backpacker policies from July 2008 to July 2009.
Drug driving can double car insurance premiums
With Brits harbouring a dangerously casual attitude to driving whilst under the influence of drugs, Confused.com reminds drivers of the consequences of being caught out.
Newlyweds fail to review home contents cover
New research reveals that over half (53%) of professional couples in the UK risk losing valuable wedding gifts and possessions by failing to tell their insurer about new belongings once they have tied the knot.
Tesco and Fortis finalise insurance partnership
Tesco Personal Finance Plc (TPF) and Fortis (UK) Ltd (Fortis) have concluded their previously announced discussions to form a new partnership providing motor and household insurance.
Travel insurance priority for fans heading to World Cup finals
England football fans heading to the World Cup finals should not wait until next summer to buy travel insurance, according to M&S Money.
moneysupermarket.com updates car insurance offering
moneysupermarket.com, UK price comparison site, has made a significant update to its car insurance offering by showing the total excess payable in the comparison results table.
Drop in volume and value of home insurance claims
Insurers received a staggering 527,000 home insurance claims during the first half of 2008, but this fell to 373,000 for the same period in 2009, according to the Sainsbury's Home Insurance Claims Index, which tracks the volume and value of claims on a six monthly basis.
When rockers insure their rollers (and smart cars)
Hell-raising punk icon Iggy Pop famously got himself ‘swiftcovered’ in adverts for insurer swiftcover.com – but being a rock star doesn’t mean that insuring your ‘ride’ needs to be expensive.
Pet insurance more crucial than ever for pet owners
Having pet insurance is more crucial than ever in the current economic climate with more than a quarter (26 per cent) of pet owners polled struggling to find the money to pay unexpected vet bills.
Fire claims continue to rise
Statistics from the Association of British Insurers show that fire claims rose again by a further 20% between the first half of 2007 and the first half of this year, with arson contributing prominently to the cost.