Insurance
Car insurance premiums fall by 3%
Between June 2008 and December 2008, the average car insurance premium has fallen by 3.1%, according to the latest Sainsbury's Car Insurance Index.
Home & Legacy teams up with Sequence
High net worth insurance specialist, Home and Legacy, has reached an agreement with Sequence, a national network of estate agents, to provide landlord's rent and legal protection plus legal expenses insurance.
£63m worth of car insurance claims for accidents in the snow
Sainsbury's Car Insurance estimates that the UK insurance industry received 45,000 car insurance claims relating to accidents worth approximately £63 million last week, when much of the nation was covered by the heaviest snowfall in 20 years .
Post Office comments on extreme weather
Commenting on the recent extreme weather Emma Baunach, Post Office home insurance manager, said: "February has brought a host of extreme weather hazards to the UK, with the most severe snow storms we have seen for 18 years and now heavy rain has led to over 100 flood warnings.
Financial crisis prompts more calls on care advice
Against the backdrop of a deepening financial crisis, leading independent care advisers, Grace Consulting reports more and more people are seeking help in the struggle to find elderly care solutions for themselves and their relatives.
RSA celebrates National Trust partnership with contents offer
In celebration of its recent partnership with the National Trust, RSA will be offering all new home insurance customers 50% off their contents premium when they take out a combined National Trust building and contents policy.
More bad news for singletons on Valentine's Day
Couples thinking of tying the knot, following a Valentine's Day proposal, could save up to 16% on their motor insurance, just by declaring their new spouse on their policy, according to the latest research from Confused.com.
Rise in young driver premiums could lead to uninsurable generation
Over the past 12 months the average cost of motor insurance for young drivers has risen by four times the rate of inflation, according to research by The Co-operative Insurance.
Travelling with no insurance
Nearly half of Brits plan on cutting back on financial products like travel insurance in a bid to save money, according to research by American Express.
Salaam Halal insurance launches on moneysupermarket.com
Salaam Halal insurance, the UK's first Shariah-compliant motor insurance provider, has launched exclusively on moneysupermarket.com, giving both Muslims and non-Muslims the opportunity to compare prices of Halal insurance with conventional motor insurance for the first time.
Homeowners warned to take extra precautions
Darren Black, head of home insurance at Confused.com, advises homeowners to protect their homes from the risk of flooding: "With heavy rain, strong winds and snow sweeping across the UK, it is essential that homeowners do everything that they can to weather-proof their homes.
Winter storms and floods batter England and Wales
As the worst cold snap for 18 years continues, winter storms and floods now threaten the homes of many people in England and Wales. Halifax Home Insurance is advising people to take steps now to minimise damage to properties.
Flooding and further snowfall - Brits urged to remain on alert
As Britain faces a second week of adverse weather conditions, many regions are now threatened by flood risk alongside others expecting further snowfall; price comparison site moneysupermarket.com urges Brits at risk to remain alert.
Allianz and AA celebrate successful first year
Allianz Commercial is celebrating the first year anniversary of its partnership with the UK's largest breakdown provider, the AA.
Did you know that half of all heart attacks are repeat attacks?
Unlike many protection insurance policies PruProtect's serious illness cover could continue even after policyholders have made a claim.