Insurance
Pet owners feel the pinch from poorly pooches
As almost a quarter of dog owners look to cancel their pet insurance policies to save money, esure urges them to continue paying for cover to avoid facing a hefty vet bill.
Sharp increase in house fires during winter months
British householders are more likely to suffer a house fire in the winter months, according Direct Line, the UK home insurer. In December 2007, the number of fire claims received by Direct Line were 61 per cent higher in comparison with an average summer month in 2008.
Travellers urged to put insurance top of Christmas list
With less than a month to go until Christmas, many families are deciding where to spend the festive season. With as many as a million people likely to visit friends and family abroad, M&S Money suggests they put travel insurance at the top of their Christmas shopping list.
5 top consumer tips on Unemployment Cover
Unemployment Cover has become increasingly popular in these uncertain economic times for people who want to protect themselves against redundancy.
LV= increases contents cover by 10% over Christmas period
With Christmas just around the corner, many people will be stocking up on gifts for friends and family.
Kenya top hot spot for medical evacuation
More people are evacuated from Kenya for medical reasons than anywhere else in the world, according to data from leading expatriate health insurer Bupa International, which handles over 1,000 calls a month to its 24-hour worldwide medical assistance helpline.
Unwrap the right cover this Christmas
With Christmas only a few weeks away moneysupermarket.com urges Brits to check the small print of their home insurance now to ensure Christmas gifts are covered.
LV= and Nationwide launch new insurance partnership
Insurance, investment and pensions group LV= is providing a range of insurance products to Nationwide customers.
Post Office offers over 50s instant protection over the counter
From today for the first time ever, customers looking to buy a protection plan can do so over the counter at all 12,500 UK Post Office branches, removing the need to wait for an application to be processed and giving instant peace of mind.
Post Office offers added protection against Christmas crime
With Christmas just around the corner and people thinking about their plans for the festive season, Post Office Home Insurance is increasing its cover by 10 per cent during the month of December to ensure customers are fully protected over the Christmas period.
New service to help claim full compensation for lost luggage
Lostluggageclaims.com has launched a service to help travelers claim maximum compensation when their luggage is lost by their airline.
Ensure that digital media is well-protected
It is rare to meet commuters, shoppers and holiday-goers alike, who do not carry electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, mp3 players, handheld PDAs, digital cameras, or laptops.
Insurance warning for homeowners at Christmas
Brad King, MD of compareandsave.com: “As consumers fill their homes with expensive gifts for loved ones this Christmas they should be aware that their home insurance may not cover them if they go over their contents limit.
Brits under-insure home contents
Britons under-insure their home contents by more than £255 billion, leaving millions struggling to replace their belongings in the event of disaster - and at risk of invalidating their policy - a survey commissioned by AXA has revealed.
UK safety net reality check
Low awareness of benefit entitlements coupled with a lack of planning is leaving people in the UK open to financial crisis if they lost their job, according to research from the Post Office.