Insurance
BUPA extends its quality assured MRI network
Leading UK health insurer Bupa is extending its network of MRI units by a third, to 352, giving customers access to even more state-of-the art, quality assessed scanners across the UK.
esure acts to help safer drivers
From tomorrow (Sunday 20 April), esure car insurance will be replacing its standard no claim discount protection with ‘protection for life' at no extra cost - giving drivers a guaranteed discount level regardless of any claims made throughout the life of their policy with the company.
uSwitch.com launches life insurance price comparison service
uSwitch.com, the independent price comparison and switching service, is expanding its range of products with the launch of its new life insurance comparison channel.
Direct Line Travel Insurance - T5 update
Following assurances from British Airways and BAA that service levels at Heathrow's Terminal 5 have returned to an acceptable standard, Direct Line travel insurance policies will be valid should customers suffer lost and delayed baggage or flight disruptions at the airport.
A quarter of British motorists lie when applying for insurance
One in four British motorists (26 per cent) admit they've lied on an insurance application - meaning their cover could be worthless - according to new research from insurance.co.uk.
Cheshire's home insurance receives top marks
Cheshire Building Society's ‘Select' home insurance policy has been awarded the maximum five star rating by Defaqto, the independent financial data collection and research company.
Terminal 5 - are you covered against chaos?
James Harrison, chief executive of Insurancewide.com, the online insurance comparison service, advises travellers: "If you're planning to travel from Terminal 5 and don't yet have an insurance policy, you are unlikely to be able to buy cover from any insurer as the issue has been deemed an "uninsurable risk".
AA travel insurance supports BA customers
The AA has expressed surprise that some insurance companies are withdrawing cover for delay and loss of baggage at Heathrow's new Terminal 5.
Saga will not exclude T5 passengers from lost baggage claims
Commenting on recent introductions, by some travel insurers, of baggage claim exclusions on passengers travelling through Terminal 5, Saga would like to reassure travellers that not all insurers are taking such a hard nosed view!
Car makers manufacture the cost of insurance
Over 1 million new cars were sold in 2007 and 2008 sales are likely to follow suit. As part of the sales process, manufacturers are now offering customers an ‘on the spot' insurance policy.
Post Office pips rivals to the post in car insurance poll
The Post Office tops the table of most popular motor insurance providers for customers, according to research from price comparison site moneysupermarket.com.
Increased premiums for motorists with convictions for mobile use
Allianz Insurance is increasing premiums for motorists with convictions for driving whilst using a mobile phone by 30 per cent.
Beware of landlord insurance shortfall
Buy-to-let investors could leave themselves open to substantial losses by opting for standard household insurance rather than policies designed specifically for landlords, buy-to-let specialist lender Paragon Mortgages has warned.
Confused.com adds new insurers
Confused.com, car insurance price comparison service, is delighted to welcome the addition of a number of insurers to its panel, including Churchill, Privilege, Tesco, Tesco Value and Virgin.
£173 million cost of neighbourhood botches
Britons undertaking DIY or home renovation projects cause £173 million of damage to their neighbours' properties each year.