Insurance
Germany and France most expensive for an accident
Brits planning an Autobahn or Autoroute adventure this summer should beware - Germany and France have been named the most expensive places in Europe for a motorway mishap, according to the latest claims data from the UK's biggest insurer.
Travel insurance enquiries ‘heat up’ as summer approaches
Confused.com has seen record levels of travel insurance enquiries, as holidaymakers rush to protect themselves, and their belongings, over the summer.
Zurich concerned about ABI home insurance survey
Zurich Insurance is very concerned about the issues raised by the ABI home insurance survey. According to the ABI/YouGov research, an alarming number of people (22%) say that in the last year they have cancelled or not renewed their home contents insurance to save money, with 17% saying that they no longer have buildings insurance.
Over 50s fail to tackle a difficult subject
A new survey shows that three-quarters of over-50s have yet to make any provision for their funeral, according to a new survey out today. Whilst it is of course a difficult subject for many families to broach, this lack of preparation can cause long-term problems for those left behind should the worst happen.
Member loyalty bonus set for record high in 2010
Large rural insurer NFU Mutual will be doubling the Mutual Bonus to its 870,000 general insurance customers next year.
Advice on how to batten down the hatches
Confused.com experiences 141% uplift in quote traffic as Britain was battered by bad weather over the weekend.
Bright Grey improves income protection offering
Bright Grey, a protection specialist within the Royal London Group, has improved its income protection offering by improving cover limits and including the services of HCML, the UK's leading rehabilitation case management company.
Wimbledon: Using your home to ‘net' you some cash
With Wimbledon kicking off in a fortnight's time, many local residents will be looking at ways to rake in the cash by making the most of their prime location.
Ensure your festival fun is covered this summer
Whether it's the Isle of Wight Festival this weekend, or Glastonbury at the end of the month, moneysupermarket.com urges all Brits to ensure their possessions are covered while away from the home this summer.
Men cancer aware but ill-prepared for the future
Nine in ten men are leaving themselves open to financial hardship if they faced a critical illness by not having appropriate insurance in place, according to new research revealed by Friends Provident.
IFAs switch to friendly societies for income protection business
Members of the Association of Friendly Societies who offer income protection products have published new business figures for 2008.
Motorists forced to opt for lower level cover
Over a million UK motorists are opting for a reduced third party level of cover in a desperate bid to keep their vehicles on the road in the current economic climate, according to research from uSwitch.com.
Keep contents in the open covered
While the fresh air might be doing us good, Cheshire Building Society is reminding people to make sure their belongings are insured to avoid disappointment in the event they are damaged or stolen.
Free pressure washer offer back at Tesco
As UK car sales continue to fall for the 13th consecutive month, Tesco has introduced an offer to help customers take better care of their existing vehicles.
Scene of an accident information can cut claim time
Fleet drivers who gather information at the scene of an accident can speed up the insurance claims process, says Aviva, the new name for Norwich Union.