Insurance

Brits risk Bank Holiday hell by travelling without insurance

This coming weekend will see nearly two million Britons heading to sunnier climes, according to new research from Lloyds TSB Added Value Accounts. However, their Bank Holiday heaven could quickly become their worst nightmare if they take flight without the appropriate holiday cover.

One in five driving without insurance

As many as 250,000 young people between the ages of 17 and 20 are estimated to be driving without insurance, according to figures released today by the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB).

1 in 5 young drivers has no car insurance

AA Insurance has expressed concern about the number of young uninsured drivers highlighted by a report published by the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB).

Over 50’s welcome boomerang kids back home

Despite growing up and spreading their wings, a third (31%) of parents have welcomed their ‘boomerang’ adult children back to the family home according to new research out today.

More Aviva UK Health customers can benefit from Back-Up

Aviva has announced that their award winning Back-Up service is now available to its individual and small group private health insurance customers.

Neighbourhood nightmares over pesky pets

Neighbourly relations are being put to the test across the UK because of irritating pets, according to new research.

Benefits of EHIC pass by majority of Brits

More than half of Brits (51 per cent) do not know the benefits of having the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) when holidaying in Europe, according to research by moneysupermarket.com.

Defaqto launches commercial insurance ratings

Independent financial research company Defaqto has expanded its Star Ratings offering to include commercial insurance ratings.

M&S Premier insurance covers uni students' bikes

Almost a quarter of student cyclists at UK universities have been the victim of a bike thief, according to a survey by M&S home insurance.

Summer months can prove hazardous for dogs

A pet advice line has been dealing with calls from dog owners whose pets have been injured or become ill because of summertime hazards, according to M&S pet insurance.

Festival goers urged to protect possessions

Almost 20 million (39 per cent) of us are planning to go to or have already been to a festival or outdoor event this summer, putting £2.3 billion worth of personal possessions at risk, according to research from Post Office Insurance.

Toyota, Aioi and Fortis to enter into motor insurance agreement

Fortis (Insurance, UK) have announced that it had entered into exclusive discussions with Toyota (GB) PLC and its insurance partner in the UK, Aioi Motor and General Insurance Company of Europe Limited, to work together to provide branded motor insurance products to Toyota GB's UK customer base.