Insurance
From strawberry picking to blackberries
Today’s backpackers hit the road less travelled carrying over one billion pounds worth of valuables in their rucksacks, according to research released today by AA Travel Insurance.
1.8M pet insurance claims a year
Sainsbury’s Finance estimates that around 1.8 million pet insurance claims for veterinary treatment for dogs and cats are made every year.
Brits hungrier than ever for open plan living
More and more Britons are knocking down internal walls to satisfy their craving for open plan living. Indeed the latest report from Halifax Home Insurance finds that 2.9 million rooms have disappeared over the past five years.
Perils of last minute travel cover
Two-thirds of travellers miss out on valuable cancellation cover by making a last minute dash for holiday insurance, potentially bidding 'bon voyage' to recouping any losses.
Innovative new policy keeps learner drivers on the road
One of the most innovative insurance products to hit the market for young drivers has recently been launched.
Motorists continue to flout mobile phone rules
The number of motorists caught using handheld devices while driving increased by 42% last year, according to research from Confused.com – UK car insurance comparison service.
Honesty is the best policy
Nearly nine out of 10 Brits have always told the truth when completing an insurance application form, but 5% of people haven’t according to the results of the Protection Survey from Friends Provident, the FTSE 100 life and pensions company.
eBay teams up with Insurancewide.com
eBayMotors.co.uk, the UK's busiest online showroom, has partnered with the original insurance comparison website, insurancewide.com, in a unique deal to provide site visitors with a comprehensive choice of car insurance options.
Homeowners fail to obtain adequate insurance
Many people are failing to obtain adequate insurance for their homes, according to research by Nationwide.
Britain counts the cost of bad weather
With Britain’s weather becoming ever more turbulent, UK homes are becoming increasingly at risk, with 11 per cent of British homes being damaged in the last five years.
Budget launches short-term car insurance
Leading motor insurance brand BUDGET has launched a new product, targeting the need for short-term motor insurance. BUDGET short-term insurance provides instant cover online and by phone, from as little as £6 per day.
The fourth speed trap
There's now a fourth very good reason not to speed on Britain's roads. Not only is there the greater risk of an accident, fines and points on your licence, but insurers have been found to frown on repeat offenders for years to come.
Tesco Home Insurance offers £75 discount on Hotpoint products
Tesco Home Insurance is offering new customers who buy home insurance a £75 discount on Hotpoint appliances ordered from Tesco Direct. The offer runs until 6th February 2008.
LV= launches pet insurance for cats and dogs
LV= is launching two new pet insurance policies, Essential and Premier, both available for cats and dogs from aged eight weeks, with no upper age limit. Prices start from around £5 per month for cats and £7 per month for dogs.
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