Insurance

Bright Grey launches instant acceptance life cover

Protection specialist Bright Grey, part of the Royal London Group, is launching Lifestyle Protection, paving the way for faster, cheaper and simpler life and critical illness insurance.

Prevention better than cure for pets and cash-strapped owners

Pet owners who cut back on regular treatments for their animals increase the risk of expensive vet bills in the long-term, warns pet insurer M&S Money.

One in five motorists admit to having driven without insurance

A fifth of motorists (19 per cent) admit breaking the law by getting behind the wheel of a car they were not insured to drive, according to new research from moneysupermarket.com.

LV= launches level and decreasing term assurance online

Leading protection specialist LV= has announced that its Level and Decreasing Term Assurance products, as well as optional Critical Illness cover, are now available on the moneysupermarket.com price comparison website.

Home insurance renewal forms top most confusing paperwork poll

Home insurance renewals top a poll of the most confusing documents householders receive through the post. The new research commissioned by leading comparison website Gocompare.com also revealed that 24 per cent of people just read and file their home insurance renewal documents, allowing the policy to automatically renew - rather than seeking a better deal.

Norwich Union advises tradesmen to adopt safe working practices

Norwich Union, soon to be Aviva, is urging tradesmen to adopt best working practices to protect themselves, their customers and their business, as part of its 2009 Simply Safety campaign.

Spring clean your finances to save

With the official start of Spring this Friday, it's an ideal time for Brits to spring clean their personal finances. esure offers tips on how to bring down the cost of car insurance premiums whilst making sure it's good quality cover at the best price.

Bright Grey launches a new low cost protection product

Bright Grey, a protection specialist within the Royal London Group, has launched a new simplified product aimed at consumers who choose to buy insurance without seeking professional advice first.

Don’t undervalue mums this Mother’s Day

Protection specialists LifeSearch have drawn up a three-point plan that every mother should keep in mind to make sure the family finances stay healthy.

Bupa Individual Protection reports surge in new business

Bupa Individual Protection saw a 38 percent increase in new business annual premiums during 2008, building on the 25 percent growth achieved the year before.

£32,000 a year - that's the Value of a Mum

Legal & General's latest ‘Value of a Mum' survey finds that the value of the work that Mums do around the home is £32,812.

Being a ‘SADDO' could drive a huge hole in your pocket

Speeding or drink-driving motorists will face hefty penalties on their motor insurance premiums. According to moneysupermarket.com, being a ‘SADDO' - a ‘Speeding and Drink-Drive Offender' could mean drivers risk being blacklisted by certain insurers all together.