Insurance

Endowment final bonus cuts 'rubbing salt into the wound'

Sharon Bratley, chartered financial planner at Fairinvestment.co.uk comments on the Friends Provident announcement that it is to slash final bonuses on 25-year endowment policies from 17.5 per cent down to five per cent.

LV= Mortgage & Lifestyle Protection special offer

Special offer for all customers who switch their existing unemployment cover to LV='s Mortgage & Lifestyle Protection product before 31st March 2009.

Churchill and Sheila's Wheels offer 'best experience' online

Churchill and Sheila's Wheels offer the 'best experience' online for motor insurance customers, but Lloyds was found to be best for Home Insurance, according to research from Global Reviews.

Post Office offers £30 fuel voucher with Over-50s Life Cover

As the arctic weather conditions continue to sweep across the nation, almost half of UK over-50s (48 per cent) are worried about paying their winter fuel bill, according to new research by Post Office Financial Services.

Pets pile on pounds due to Christmas treats

We all overindulge at Christmas, but this year, nearly two thirds (60%) of owners allowed their furry friends to also enjoy festive treats, reveal findings from AA Pet Insurance.

MORE TH>N: Direct Line's 50% discount on home insurance

It's great to see insurance companies offering deals during the economic downturn but it is important that homeowners buy wisely and not be dazzled by short-term discounted gimmicks.

Don't 'ski' run into trouble this winter

This winter season almost 400,000 Brits will risk taking to the pistes with no travel insurance and could face huge bills in the event of an accident, according to research from esure travel insurance.

Confused.com launches new advertising campaign

Confused.com has launched a bold new advertising campaign, designed to introduce customers to its new website.

Eco friendly homes at risk from burst pipes

Arctic weather is bringing in a flood of burst pipe claims to large rural insurer NFU Mutual. Claims manager Richard Pilkington says the longest period of sub zero temperatures for many years is causing an alarming number of water damage claims in homes across the country.

Heath Lambert and MedicAlert to launch new insurance scheme

Independent insurance broker, Heath Lambert Group has announced that it is launching a new insurance programme with MedicAlert, which provides a life-saving identification system for individuals with pre-existing medical conditions and allergies.

You can count on Churchill for 25% off home insurance

Households looking for home insurance this January should look to Churchill for a New Year bargain. All new customers will receive a 25% discount off both buildings and contents insurance - and if they haven't claimed in the last five years, they could receive up to 50% discount.