Insurance
3.8m pet cats and dogs have gone missing in the last five years
New research from Sainsbury's Finance indicates that 12% of people who own or have owned a cat during the past five years have suffered from them going missing, and the corresponding figure for dog owners is 4%.
Sainsbury's Finance launches Over 50s life cover plan
Sainsbury's Finance has launched an Over 50s single life cover plan, with premiums starting from as little as £8 a month.
We’re all going on a caravanning summer holiday
With bookings up by more than a fifth at UK caravan parks and predictions that two million extra caravan holidays may be taken in 2009, esure gives advice to Brits opting for a caravanning holiday this year on how to protect their valuables and make sure they have the right insurance cover for their trip.
Unique new way of buying financial protection products online
The launch of innovative new website GetLifeRight.co.uk offers consumers the first chance ever to buy protection products with advice and receive instant cover in a quick and simple process that takes less than two minutes to complete.
Confusion reigns over continental car cover
Motoring-mad Brits planning to drive in Europe on holiday this year need to be aware of exactly what their UK motor insurance policy will cover them for, says moneysupermarket.com.
Junction signs up to new five-year deal with Post Office
Junction, the UK's leading affinity insurance specialist and part of the BGL Group, has entered into a new exclusive five-year contract with Post Office Financial Services to provide Home and Motor Insurance.
Newlyweds need to be newly covered
Newlyweds could add several thousand pounds to the value of the contents of their home once married, with guests at their wedding spending an average of £79 on each gift, according to research from Direct Line. As a result, a wedding with just 50 guests could mean £3,950 worth of gifts, while 150 guests could give a massive £11,850 in presents.
Seven new home brands join comparethemarket.com
As part of its continued ongoing expansion, comparethemarket.com has announced the addition of another seven new brands to its home insurance price comparison service.
Cost of replacing contents of average home is £45,000
The cost of replacing the contents of the average British home, in the event of a fire or other major disaster, currently stands at around £44,500 according to Sainsbury's Home Insurance's analysis of Loss Adjuster's data.
Tesco offers 45% off home insurance online
Tesco Home Insurance is giving new customers a 45% online discount in the first year on either Value, Standard or Finest cover.
Preventing bike theft
Following today's news that Conservative leader David Cameron has had his bicycle stolen for the second time since last summer, bicycle insurers MORE TH>N are offering him some handy advice on how to ensure his next bicycle stays safe.
Protect your pushbike as Cameron falls victim to bike theft again
As David Cameron falls victim to bicycle theft for the second time, Confused.com encourages owners to check that home insurance policies offer adequate protection against the crime.
Cameron bike theft may herald mountain of crime
The second theft in a year of David Cameron's bike comes as the UK approaches a potential "Himalayan peak" in cycle theft, reinforcing the need to make sure your contents insurance covers bicycles away from the home, says AA Insurance.
Monthly car cover repayments need not be the costly option
Drivers looking to keep the cost of their car insurance manageable may opt for the convenience of monthly instalments; however failure to identify the best deals could prove to be costly, according to research by moneysupermarket.com.
Ten simple tips to ease the stress of being in a car accident
Being in a car accident is a traumatic experience, but it can be made worse if there is a dispute as to who was at fault, if the other driver is from overseas or if anyone is injured.