Insurance
Don’t fool around with your insurance
With car insurance premiums at record levels, insurance comparison website Gocompare.com has warned people not to be April Fools when looking at ways to reduce their premiums and has produced a list of do’s and don’ts to help motorists save money on their insurance.
MORE TH>N: Sainsbury’s “massive discount” on home insurance
Sainsbury’s has rolled out a seemingly appealing discount offer for new customers, but look closer and it’s easy to see the deal is just another short-lived, headline-grabbing promotion.
Garden theft a growing problem for homeowners
As the clocks go forward this weekend, gardeners will be tempted back into the garden by milder weather and longer daylight hours.
Half a million spend over a day a week worrying
Brits are a nation of worriers. Research released by Abbey Insurance shows that half a million stressed out Brits spend over 25 hours a week worrying.
Don't let your no claims discount get lost on your second motor
Choosing one of the many insurers that doesn't allow drivers to mirror their no claims discount will typically add 67 per cent or more to a premium.
Gadget mad Brits wide open to car crime
British motorists are easy picking for thieves, with a careless attitude towards leaving gadgets in their cars, according to online car insurer, swiftcover.com.
Car add-ons can be a real spoiler
Car modifications can increase insurance premiums by a whopping 139% – or £545 – finds Confused.com, the UK’s leading car insurance comparison service.
Direct Line offers to pay towards pet vaccinations
Each year, many dogs and cats fall sick from illnesses that could have been prevented with vaccinations, such as canine flu, kennel cough and other respiratory diseases.
Sainsbury’s offers massive discount on home insurance
Despite the fact that home insurance premiums are reportedly rising, Sainsbury’s has announced that it is offering 12 months home insurance cover for the price of nine, and a further 10% discount if you buy online.
March storms generate thousands of home insurance claims
Sainsbury’s Finance estimates that the storms that have battered many parts of the country this month, have so far generated as many as 20,400 home insurance claims.
More break-ins happen after the clocks go forward
Saga Home Insurance warns consumers to be extra vigilant once the clocks go forward this weekend, as new statistics from Saga reveal that there are 42% more theft claims during British Summer Time (BST) than there are during the winter months.
Medical tourists need to mind the gap
The ‘health tourism’ industry is increasing at a rate of around 30 per cent per year with over 70,000 people travelling overseas for cosmetic surgery or elective medical treatments last year.
American Express urges holiday makers to check cover
With looming threats of grid lock Britain and bad weather forecast for the Easter bank holiday weekend break, American Express Insurance Services has urged those going for a break within the UK to ensure they check their travel insurance cover.
RIAS warns Easter holiday makers to take cover
Recent storms, together with some of the wettest weather for months and a very early Easter have made getting away this Bank Holiday weekend an even more attractive prospect than ever, and holiday makers are expected to be heading for the UK’s ports and airports in their droves.
BIBA calls for a level playing field across travel insurance sales
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has responded to the Financial Services Authority (FSA) consultation paper outlining its members’ view that firms selling connected travel insurance should be subject to the same regulatory environment as specialist insurance intermediaries.