Insurance

Check your travel policy for terrorism cover

With the 7th anniversary of the September 11th attack on the World Trade Centre looming, the threat of terrorism is still very apparent.

Over a million cars at risk as floods hit Britain

As parts of Britain brace themselves against flooding this week, the insurance industry is also preparing to pick up a tab for damages which could spill into the ‘tens of millions'. What's more, uSwitch.com reveals that motorists in flood hit areas may see their car insurance premiums increase by as much as 26% if they make a claim for flood damage.

University students urged to do insurance homework

As a new survey reveals that the contents of an average student bedroom are worth £1650, students heading to university are being urged to make sure they have appropriate insurance.

Working backpackers not covered by travel insurance?

September sees the start of the great Gap Year exodus. But as over 430,000 British backpackers hit the trail, they risk invalidating their travel insurance by taking on voluntary or casual work, warns online insurance specialist Essential Travel.

Flood hit homes receive immediate payment

To help policyholders following the recent floods, NFU Mutual is giving immediate payments of £500 to householders to help them buy essentials in the very short term.

You'd be mad to mod and not tell your insurer

Adding a new set of alloys to your Audi may seem like a quick and easy way to update your motor, but even small modifications could cause you motor insurance misery.

MORE TH>N issues advice for those affected by flooding

Communities in the Southwest of England and West Midlands and Wales are suffering from the devastating effects of the weekend's floods, whilst further bad weather is expected in the next 24 hours to hit the Northeast.

Students living away not always covered by home insurance

One in four (25%) home insurance policies do not cover the possessions of the household's students who are living away from home, according to research from Sainsbury's Home Insurance.

Direct Line calls for increase in uninsured driver penalties

Direct Line is calling for an urgent review of penalties for uninsured drivers with figures revealing average fines have fallen from £224 to £185 over the last decade. This is despite the £500 million financial burden of uninsured driving adding around £30 to insured drivers' premiums.

Prepare your home for a battering

The Met Office has warned two week's worth of rain (up to 50mm) is set to fall over the UK in the next 24 hours, with the South West, Wales and the North East of the country bearing the brunt of the bad weather.

Mobile-mad motorists face insurance price hike

A third (30 per cent) of British motorists admit illegally using their mobile phone while driving and not only face a £60 fine and three penalty points, but also risk a 54 per cent hike on motor insurance premiums if caught, reveals moneysupermarket.com.