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Are you covered for a crash in Europe?

Brits who are thinking of taking a driving holiday in Europe this May Bank Holiday are at risk of doing so underinsured.

Income Protection: top 10 tips for consumers

The protection market can be very complicated to even the most experienced customer and Income Protection (IP) is one of the more complex products out there.

moneysupermarket.com: ABI PMI figures

Commenting on ABI news over six million Brits are covered by Private Medical Insurance (PMI), Louise Cuming, head of protection at moneysupermarket.com, said: "We welcome the good news consumers are taking the need for protection seriously and are considering Private Medical Insurance.

Shopping around nets best deal on home insurance

The difference between the average price and the cheapest home insurance policy can be as much as 45% according to new figures from insurance comparison site Gocompare.com.

Kitchen mishaps

More than one in ten (14 per cent) people in the UK have had a cooking accident or caused damage to their kitchen as a result of copying professional cooking techniques of top TV chefs, from shows such as Saturday Kitchen and Great British Menu.

Motorists risk massive fines by driving without insurance

Hundreds of thousands of British motorists have admitted to driving without insurance, risking hefty costs and prosecution if they are caught behind the wheel without adequate cover, according to MoneyExpert.com.

BUPA travel is flying high

Bupa Travel Services has signed an agreement with global airline Emirates to offer customers extra peace of mind when they travel.

BUPA: rise in Private Medical Insurance coverage

Fergus Kee, managing director of Bupa UK Health Insurance, said: "The ABI figures reflect our own experience. Bupa saw good overall growth in both individual and corporate PMI in 2007 and the demand for private healthcare has continued into this year, despite the current economic downturn.

Private Medical Insurance coverage rises again

The number of people covered by Private Medical Insurance (PMI) broke the six million mark for the first time in five years, according to latest figures from the ABI (Association of British Insurers).

M&S adds independent traveller cover to annual travel insurance

From this week M&S Travel Insurance has been enhanced to ensure that travellers who book their holidays independently of a tour operator are covered if their flights are cancelled and if other parts of their holidays are affected.

Engage Mutual announce new partnership with Bradford & Bingley

Bradford & Bingley have extended its product portfolio by offering its customers a Guaranteed 50 Plus Life Cover plan, in association with Harrogate-based Engage Mutual.

Converting to a convertible doesn't need to be costly

Convertible cars cost an average of 60 pence extra to insure per week despite the general consensus that they are far more costly than non-convertibles, says Confused.com- UK car insurance comparison site.

Cover your UK May Day mini break

Bank Holiday mini-breakers are urged to ensure they have comprehensive travel insurance and motor breakdown cover secured ahead of the May Day mayhem says price comparison site moneysupermarket.com.

Five star insurance from M&S

M&S Money has been awarded a clean sweep as its main insurance portfolio has been rated Five Star by Defaqto, the leading UK independent financial services benchmarking company.

Tesco offers 50% spring saving on home insurance

Until 30 April, Tesco Home insurance is halving the price of home insurance. This offer is available to all new customers who apply either by phone or online and the quote is valid for 90 days after application.