Insurance
Confused.com: Which? comparison site investigation
Once again, Which? has not produced anything that is particularly useful for consumers - and in fact, has chosen to play down the enormous benefits that comparison sites can provide.
Excess bother buying insurance online
Hidden excess costs could mean people aren't getting the best deals for their home or car insurance if they're using online financial comparison sites, says which.co.uk
PPI unemployment claims soar by 118%
New data from the ABI shows that unemployment claims on Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) rose to 19,105 in November 2008, up from 8,772 in November 2007 - an increase of 118%.
‘Don't front a disaster!' AA Insurance warns Corrie's Tara
Dev's battle of wills over his daughter's wish to get her first car could have ended up in financial disaster if his Coronation Street girlfriend Tara had had her way, according to AA Insurance.
Sainsbury's finance offers bumper pet insurance deal
Sainsbury's Finance is offering a bumper deal for pet owners wishing to insure their cats and dogs in the New Year.
Save at least 25% on car insurance and become a better driver
There's a way to save at least 25% on car insurance. The Ride Drive Insurance Scheme promises to knock a quarter off drivers' premiums, whoever they are currently insured with, provided they've passed an approved Ride Drive advanced driving course.
LV= joins Gocompare.com home insurance panel
LV= has announced its home insurance policies would now be available on the Gocompare.com website.
Royal home insurance cover without paying a princely sum
With the nation in the grips of the credit crunch, saving money is a hot topic. Confused.com investigates ways of helping home owners to save money through their home insurance; making sure they have the right cover and are doing the right thing to minimise the cost of potential home insurance disasters.
Over 13,000 home insurance claims for water damage
Sainsbury's Home Insurance estimates that since 22nd December 2008, the UK insurance industry has received over 13,000 home insurance claims linked to water damage under the category of ‘forcible/violent bursting', and it says that the freezing weather conditions have contributed to this.
Bikesure's helmet and leather policy encourages rider safety
Nobody wants to fall off their motorbike but sadly most people will at some point in their biking careers, so they need to make sure they have good quality protective clothing.
More TH>N: Rise in domestic burglaries
Commenting on the four percent rise in the number of domestic burglaries, Pete Markey from leading home insurer MORE TH>N said: "The news that crime is on the increase comes just as families' finances are being stretched to the limit,
moneysupermarket.com: Renewed UK flood risk
Commenting on the renewed flood risk facing the UK, Steve Sweeney, head of home insurance at moneysupermarket.com, said: "Brits are currently facing renewed flood warnings due to heavy rain, and could face the awful situation of having to leave their homes.
Increase in domestic burglaries
Mark Monterio, insurance expert at uSwitch.com, comments on the latest official crime statistics revealing a 4% increase in domestic burglaries: "The reported increase in domestic burglaries is a worrying sign of the times, indicating that UK citizens are increasingly becoming victims of a credit crunch crime wave.
Zurich reveals increase in critical illness claims paid out
Zurich has released its critical illness figures for 2008 reporting a six per cent rise in the total number of claims paid out compared to 2007.
Heath Lambert joins with MTA to offer bespoke insurance services
Heath Lambert Group, the UK independent insurance broker and a specialist in putting together affinity schemes, has teamed up with the Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA) to provide a new service for MTA members.