Insurance
‘Independent' holidaymakers urged to check travel insurance
Over the next few weeks millions of Brits will be heading off on their summer holidays. But AXA warns that the growing numbers of ‘independent' holidaymakers are leaving themselves potentially exposed by buying a ‘standard' travel insurance product.
Parked car incident costs hit £1.25bn per year
Every year 700,000 motorists shunt, scrape or prang another parked car, leaving innocent UK drivers with an estimated £1.25bn repair bill, according to new research by accident management specialist, Accident Exchange.
Direct Line protects wedding purchases and gifts
According to an industry survey the average UK wedding reportedly costs £20,272, a large portion of which will likely be spent on purchases and gifts to be kept in the home.
Over 50's feel the crunch
The over 50s are some of the hardest hit by the credit crunch, according to new research by the Post Office.
Confused.com: Defaqto home insurance report
Carlton Hood, chief executive officer of Confused.com – UK price insurance comparison service - comments on Defaqto's report on home insurance, which named Confused.com as one of only five "true aggregators" in the industry:
Hope remains for insuring flood risk homes
One year on from unprecedented flooding in the UK, research shows that all is not lost for Brits trying to insure their homes in flood risk areas.
Brits leave personal goods unattended in holiday homes
More than £6.3 billion worth of personal goods is being left unattended in Brits' holiday homes across the UK and abroad, according to new research from high net worth insurer, Zurich Private Clients.
Collect up to £60 worth of vouchers with Tescocompare.com
Tescocompare.com, the car and home insurance comparison site, is currently offering enough Tesco Clubcard points to get up to £60 worth of Deal Tokens for everyone buying their car and home insurance policy through Tescocompare.com.
Children of mass destruction
With the school summer holidays fast approaching, many UK homes will suffer from the destructive force of the nation's under 16s and high-value gadgets will bear the brunt of the bedlam.
Enjoy your holiday with your dog by your side
Leaving your pet at home whilst you jet off on holiday can be a forlorn affair. Tesco Pet Insurance is making it easier for people to take their pets on holiday with an optional extra of overseas travel cover.
Revolutionary protection direct through ASDA
ASDA challenges the protection market to up its game following the announcement that it is to be the exclusive retail provider for the new product that is set to revolutionise the protection market - ASDA Real Life Cover.
LifeSearch launch revolutionary protection product with Fortis
Protection specialist LifeSearch has teamed up with Fortis, the new entrant to the UK protection market, to launch Real Life Cover on 8 July, a unique product designed to revolutionise the market.
BUPA International launches cover for new EU countries
People living and working in new EU countries, such as Bulgaria and Romania, can now access international private medical insurance tailored to their needs, thanks to a new product from Bupa International, the world's largest international health insurer.
AEGON Scottish Equitable enhances Critical Illness proposition
AEGON Scottish Equitable announces a range of improvements to its Critical Illness offering. From 7 July AEGON Scottish Equitable will be adding five more illnesses, taking the total number of conditions covered to 36.
Female vandals admit to damaging cars
Figures released today show an alarming amount of car vandalism is conducted by women. Nearly 1.5 million women admit to deliberately damaging a vehicle. The damage ranges from slashing tyres, breaking-off car parts, smashing windows, scratching paintwork or even denting the bodywork by "car surfing".