Insurance
Barclays signs life insurance arrangement with Norwich Union
Barclays has signed a deal with Norwich Union for the insurer to provide the bank with life insurance products for its mass market customers.
Confused.com adds Bradford and Bingley to car insurance panel
Confused.com – UK insurance price comparison service - is pleased to announce the addition of Bradford and Bingley to its motor insurance panel.
New motorbike insurance package brings cover by the day
Dayinsure.com, the original, internet based, short term motor insurance provider, has taken the daily car and van insurance experience forward by launching Flexirider. The innovative new service is believed to be a world first in motorcycle insurance, offering short term cover purchased by the day.
Brits believe they were mis-sold endowment policies
Fairinvestment.co.uk has discovered that 87 per cent of Brits with an endowment policy believe that it was sold under false pretences.
Average UK adult thinks they are worth £350K
When it comes to putting a price on their life, the average UK adult believes they are worth £350,000, according to research by the Post Office.
Wolfrace Insurance - Take cover!
Perennial tuning maestros, Wolfrace have brought a welcome breath of fresh air to the car insurance market with their latest own-branded cover.
Brits travel without insurance for this year's summer holiday
One in four Brits (27%) - some 13.4 million people - claim not to be taking out any travel insurance for this year's summer holiday.
Money saving tips for life insurance could pocket you thousands
The economic climate may be tough, however, life insurance premiums needn't break the bank. By following a few easy steps moneysupermarket.com shows how you could save up to £4,732.
Don't let a trip on the road turn into a driving nightmare
Brits holidaying in the UK or Europe this August Bank Holiday should make sure they are not underinsured, warns moneysupermarket.com.
Car insurance premiums rise by nearly 6% in a year
Between July 2007 and June 2008, the average car insurance premium has increased by 5.8%. The latest Sainsbury's Car Insurance Index, which provides a comprehensive independent analysis of online car insurance premiums across the market reveals that in June 2007, the average car insurance premium was £514.36, compared with £486.13 in July 2007 (an increase of 5.8%).
Fears over superbugs drive demand for private medical insurance
Fears over superbugs, such as MRSA and C.difficile, and general hospital cleanliness are driving demand for private medical insurance (PMI), according to new research from Bupa.
Staying in with the Joneses
As more and more Brits are choosing to stay in and make their own entertainment - it is helping to bring friends and neighbours closer together, according to research from Halifax Home Insurance.
Great Dane's sticky situation
This week, Great Dane, Hector hit the headlines for swallowing a gigantic two-foot stick leaving his owner with costly vet bills. The poorly pooch had to undergo a life-saving operation to remove the stick lodged in his throat.
Is your home covered for lightning damage?
The number of lightning strikes in the UK is increasing every year and, according to Halifax Home Insurance's own in-house claims data, claims for lightning damage are 14 times more frequent during summer compared to the winter months.
British travellers at risk this summer over EHIC confusion
British tourists risk not being covered when travelling to Europe this year as news that 2.3 million Britons who travelled within the EU in the past 12 months did not take out travel insurance because they believed an EHIC card gave them sufficient cover.