Insurance

Iggy Pop to front £25 million car insurance ad campaign

swiftcover.com, the UK's only online insurance company, is launching a major £25 million advertising campaign fronted by 70's rock icon Iggy Pop.

New airline failure cover from Saga Travel Insurance

It has been a turbulent year for travellers with the failure of several high-profile airlines and who can tell what dramas 2009 will bring.

Research identifies poor insurance selling tactics of travel agents

From January 2009, travel agents will need to be regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) or become Introducers or Representatives of an FSA-regulated company in order to sell travel insurance.

Brits continue to neglect protection needs

As the cost of living continues to increase and economic instability remains, it seems that Brits are still reluctant to protect themselves against a potential loss of income by addressing their protection needs.

Pets fed on leftovers as owners seek to cut costs

A staggering 994,000 UK pet owners are feeding their animals on leftovers as they try to cut costs in the face of the economic downturn, according to new research conducted for Petmeds, the leading online pet medication and product store.

Singles are financially exposed

With financial news dominating the front pages and access to financial information much more freely available, arguably financial awareness in the UK should be at a record high.

Savings for multiple car households

Running a car is expensive at anytime but especially in the current climate. Everyone is trying to cut their expenditure but for many households scaling down to one car per household isn't a practical option.

Rise in 'front end fraud' putting insurance cover in jeopardy

People are increasingly putting their insurance cover at risk by cheating to get a better deal, warns the ABI (Association of British Insurers).

"The customer claimed..." stories from AA Insurance claims team

'Tis the season to be silly - and some of the claims people make when they make a claim to their insurance company do bring a seasonal smile.

Halifax offers a little extra support for online customers

Homeowners seeking a quote for buildings and contents insurance on the Halifax Home Insurance website can now chat online to a sales adviser for instant help and support during the quote process.

It's what's on the inside that counts. Or is it?

Healthplan provider HSA is urging people to make health a priority for 2009, and not let their health suffer even though times are tight.

Pet insurance could be the best present you buy this Christmas

Nearly a third of people (31%) would consider giving a pet as a Christmas present, according to research commissioned by the ABI. Yet worryingly, many pet owners may not realise how expensive vets' bills can be should their pet have an accident or become ill.