Insurance
UK motorists pay over the odds for car insurance
The UK’s 34 million car drivers could save an enormous £1.9 billion a year on annual car insurance premiums by shopping around online, according to car insurer swiftcover.com.
Response from esure to earthquake
Colin Batabyal, Director of Underwriting and Business Development for esure Home Insurance, said: “Over the last year, the number of incidences of extreme weather in the UK that have hit the headlines has been unprecedented.
Are you lazy about losing money?
As the launch of the new ‘08’ registration plates looms and hundreds of thousands of motorists splash out on new cars, Insurancewide.com warns drivers not to be lazy about the insurance.
Don’t leave yourself on shaky ground
The biggest earthquake in the UK for nearly 25 years, measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale, may have shaken homes across large parts of England and Wales, but hopefully may also shake a few home owners into considering their home insurance.
Earthquake update from Direct Line
Andrew Lowe, Direct Line’s Head of Home Insurance, said: “Following this morning’s earthquake that affected various counties across England, Direct Line customers can be rest assured that their home insurance policy will cover them for any damages or losses caused by the quake.
uSwitch.com: Car insurance premiums
Ashton Berkhauer, insurance expert at uSwitch.com, the independent online price comparison and switching service, comments on the increase in car insurance premiums and offers advice for people insuring new cars:
Do you know the value of the contents in your home?
Michelle Slade, analyst at Moneyfacts.co.uk comments: Whilst many people shop around for cheaper car insurance when it comes up for renewal, they tend to be more apathetic when it comes to insuring their most valuable asset, their home.
Tesco Car Insurance offer £50 discount on shopping or fuel
Before the 2nd April 2008, Tesco Car Insurance is giving a £50 voucher to new customers who obtain a quote and go on to buy a policy.
Direct Line helps to cap the cost of motoring
With UK petrol prices hitting a record high at an average of 104.28p per litre last week and news of a £17 increase to the London congestion charge, British motorists are faced with yet another barrage of costs just to keep their car on the road.
Car insurance premiums rise by over 5%
In the space of a year, the average car insurance premium has increased by 5.24%. The latest Sainsbury’s Car Insurance Index reveals that in December 2007, the average car insurance premium was £497.26, compared to £472.52 in December 2006 (an increase of 5.24%).
BUPA relaunches income protection plan
BUPA’s individual income protection plan is now even more affordable and comprehensive, yet flexible enough to meet individual customer needs.
uSwitch.com launches home insurance comparison service
uSwitch.com, independent price comparison and switching service, is expanding its range of insurance services with the launch of its new home insurance comparison channel.
esure: Tougher planning controls needed for new homes
Research carried out by esure Home Insurance after the 2007 floods supports the prediction by the ABI (Association of British Insurers) today that a third of the three million new homes the Government plans to build by 2010, which will be on floodplains, could become unsaleable.
Number of identity fraud victims soars
Direct Line, one of the UK's leading home insurers, is adding Identity Fraud Assistance to its home insurance policy, at no extra charge to policy holders. The service will be available to all new and existing customers who purchase a Direct Line combined buildings and contents insurance policy.
Cost of storm damage can hit the roof
Over 1.5 million British homes’ roofs were damaged last year, as winds of up to 77 miles per hour whipped across Britain and caused a staggering £4.5 billion of damage, according to research by Halifax Home Insurance.