Insurance
Think twice before you make a single trip insurance choice
Recent research has revealed that more than 8 in 10 (85%) British travellers are buying insurance in preparation for their holiday and 69 per cent are intending to buy an annual multi-trip policy over the next 12 months.
Don't get caught up in T5 chaos without adequate protection
According to news reports last week a staggering 1,000 bags still go missing at Heathrow's Terminal 5 everyday.
Beware of last minute extreme holiday pursuits
Well over a third (37 per cent) of British holidaymakers have taken part in daredevil activities while abroad. Popular escapades include rock climbing, white-water rafting and bungee jumping.
Legal & General cuts Whole of Life rates
Legal & General has significantly reduced its rates for its Whole of Life Protection Plan, cutting premiums by an average of 6%.
Floods agreement addresses public concerns
One year since the floods that devastated much of Gloucestershire and the Midlands, a new floods agreement between the ABI (Association of British Insurers) and the Government will ensure that flood insurance remains widely available in the region says the ABI.
Parents should watch out as the kids are home
With the school holidays upon us, many parents will be worrying about keeping the kids entertained over the summer holidays. Of equal concern however should be the threat of damage to possessions that arises from having children at home, especially with the risk of frequent summer downpours still on the horizon.
Confused.com: British Crime Survey's burglary stats
Simon Lamble, product director at Confused.com - the UK's leading insurance price comparison service - comments on the British Crime Survey's (BCS) burglary findings:
Cilla stars in new ‘Look after what you love' TV ad for LV=
Insurance and investment group LV= has launched its second TV advertising campaign to promote its ‘50 Plus Plan' with legendary singer and Blind Date star Cilla Black.
Home insurance leaves Brits £9billion out of pocket
Brits could have saved an average of £9.3billion on their home insurance in the first six months of 2008 if they shopped around, according to Confused.com – UK insurance price comparison site.
dayresQ celebrates first year success
Mondial Assistance and dayinsure.com, are celebrating the first anniversary of their personal lines motor insurance product dayresQ. To date, nearly 16,000 customers have booked their short term insurance with roadside assistance provided by Mondial Assistance.
Rural insurer looks back on last summer's floods
One year on from the devastating floods that hit much of the UK, rural insurer NFU Mutual looks back on the events of last summer.
Teenagers jet off on holiday without parents or insurance
An estimated half a million teenagers will take their first parent free holiday this summer. In light of this online insurance company swiftcover.com is warning first-time teenage holiday makers to avoid nightmare situations and ensure they have adequate travel insurance should the worst happen.
Queen of Mean leaves $8bn to dogs
Last week eccentric billionaire Leona Helmsley left $8 billion (£4.05 billion) to pet charities including several million to her treasured Maltese dog "Trouble". By contrast Helmsley, also known as the "Queen of Mean" excluded two of her grandchildren from the will.
Rise in insurance premiums hits two thirds of Brits
Research from Tescocompare.com, the home and car insurance comparison site, shows, that rising home and car insurance premiums and an inertia to switch will lock the majority of Brits into higher premiums.
Holidaymakers deliberately shun insurance
Whether hopping over the channel or flying around the world, holiday makers should ensure they are adequately covered.