Insurance
Saga launches Motorcycle Insurance
A new study by Saga Insurance reveals that motorcycling is big business amongst the over 50s, 21% of all motorcyclists are aged over 502 with almost 700,000 owning a bike and a further 1 million yearning to be a biker. That's a total of over 1.7 million people with a thirst for the open road.
M&S Premier travel insurance covers independent travellers
As another airline operating from the UK files for bankruptcy, M&S travel insurance asks travellers to make sure they are covered if an airline or tour operator goes bust.
Older people get raw deal for travel insurance
Older people may be getting less holiday insurance than they bargained for if they opt for the travel cover offered within packaged accounts offered by some high street banks, reveals analysis by Saga Travel Insurance.
Aviva provides average of £80,429 to critical illness claimants
Aviva, the UK's largest insurer, paid out 744 critical illness claims during the six months to end of June 2009, totalling almost £60 million to people in need, with the average payment increasing to just over £80,000.
Brits risk forking out thousands in travel claims
Age Concern Insurance Services warns older people to ensure they have travel insurance when holidaying either abroad or in the UK, to avoid unnecessary pay outs.
Savvy motorists cut costs not cover
Most Britons are finding savvy ways to cut their motoring costs in the recession without taking risks with their car insurance cover according to new findings released from eco car insurance provider ibuyeco.
Sainsbury’s offers three months free pet insurance
Sainsbury's Finance has announced that it is offering three months free pet insurance for new customers who purchase a policy by 6th October 2009, meaning they won't be charged at all for the last three months of the first year of their policy.
Over 50s more worried than ever about being burgled
The UK's over 50s population are more concerned than ever about being burgled, according to a new research report from specialist insurer RIAS.
Be sure to make student savvy savings this academic year
As the dust settles on this summer's batch of A-Levels results, those students lucky enough to obtain university places this year will no doubt have concerns over financing their studies and lifestyle.
Back to School means back into the wallets for parents
The average child's school bag can contain nearly £400 worth of kit, supplies, and electronics, according to a survey by Direct Line Home Insurance.
Gym kit and guitars need proper protection warns AXA
As children head back to school over the next week, parents are being advised by insurance giant AXA, to count the cost of their children's schoolbags and make sure they protect their possessions away from home.
ASDA to increase life cover among over-50s
ASDA has announced plans to triple over the next three years the number of customers covered by its over 50s life insurance. The supermarket chain has unveiled a brand new Over 50s Life Cover product, developed for ASDA by mutual insurance group LV=.
Shop around online for the best car insurance deal
Motorists are set to waste £141 each or £9.4bn collectively by sticking with their existing insurer and not shopping around for car insurance, according to moneysupermarket.com.
British pets face Bank Holiday blues
We may be a nation of animal lovers but a new survey has revealed that pets should watch out for their owner's antics this bank holiday as they could be hurt by traditional summer sports and activities.
Nationwide launches home insurance offer
Nationwide Building Society has announced a new home insurance offer. With effect from 1 September 2009, customers buying the Society's 5-Star rated buildings and contents insurance together will receive a 20% discount now and a 20% discount off next year's premium on renewal.