Insurance
First mobile car insurance quote service launched
The UK's fastest growing motor insurer, swiftcover.com, has become the first to offer people car insurance quotes through their mobile phone internet connection.
Vets coining it in makes pet insurance a must
Vets are coining it in. According to recent research by information group CCH, vets are the most profitable business category in Britain, with a 37% return on capital per year over the past two years.
ABI calls for more action to reduce flooding
Commenting on the ABI's calls for more action to reduce flooding, Andy Leadbetter, head of home insurance at price comparison site moneysupermarket.com, said:
Grease film star finds Bupa ‘shapes up' to her needs
Grease film star Olivia Newton-John found Bupa was "the one that she wanted" when it came to providing travel insurance on a recent 3-week charity fundraiser.
Drivers urged to say ‘f - off' to rising costs
Insurance comparison website Gocompare.com is urging the nation's disgruntled drivers to give rising motoring costs the big ‘F - Off'.
Don't advertise your home to thieves when you go on holiday
Simon Lamble, product director for Confused.com - price comparison service - advises holidaymakers not to become lax this summer with their home security:
Calls for local and national Government flood action
One year on from the unprecedented floods in Yorkshire, the Midlands and south west England, AA Insurance is urging local authorities to carefully consider their housing strategy before giving planning permission, and reminds the Government of its responsibility to invest in flood defences.
Public demand more action to reduce flooding
One year on from 2007's devastating floods three-quarters of people think that not enough is being done to tackle flooding, according to the ABI (Association of British Insurers).
NFU Mutual rated as Britain's best car insurance provider
For the third year in a row, insurer NFU Mutual has been rated as Britain's best car insurance provider by readers of Auto Express magazine. In a survey of over 32,000 of their readers, NFU Mutual gained the top overall rating.
Families urged to protect income benefit from inflation
With the inflation rate up to 3.3%, Legal & General is encouraging families that take out protection insurance to mitigate the affects of inflation on the value of their policy.
Norwich Union withdraws 'Pay as you Drive' scheme
Commenting on Norwich Union pulling its 'Pay as you Drive' scheme, Peter Gerrard, head of insurance research at moneysupermarket.com, said: "This is a blow for younger drivers who were prepared to curb their driving habits for cheaper car insurance.
Homeowners urged to increase garden security
As summer approaches, Sainsbury's Home Insurance is urging people to review their garden security and to be on their guard for green-fingered thieves.
Adventurous holidaymakers must check the small print
It appears that sun, sea and sand just isn't enough for the average Brit abroad any more according to new research from esure Travel Insurance, as a quarter (25 per cent) of holidaymakers choose their destination or resort based on the availabilty of adventurous sports and activities such as scuba diving, white water rafting and bungee jumping.
New child private medical insurance
AXA PPP healthcare has introduced a private medical insurance plan exclusively for children. First Healthcare has been designed to offer reassurance to parents at an affordable price of £9.99 a month.
Homeowners warned to protect garden sheds
With domestic robberies increasing by 3% since 2006, and July being named as having the greatest number of outbuilding burglaries, Confused.com – UK insurance price comparison site - warns homeowners to protect their garden sheds from thieves.