Insurance
The big chill bill: 43% ignore essential winter jobs around the home
With reports of the coldest winter in decades just around the corner, The Co-operative Home Insurance is urging homeowners to ‘winter-proof’ their house to help avoid a claim-filled Christmas.
Millions of pet owners risk big vet bills due to confusion over cover
Millions of cat and dog owners are baffled by pet insurance; with nearly one in four (24%) policyholders admitting that they don’t even know what type of policy they have, according to research from Gocompare.com.
Britain’s homes endure ‘most burgled’ month
UK homeowners are urged to lock up their valuables and beware of burglars in the ‘most burgled’ month of the year, according to analysis from over 50s insurance provider RIAS.
DIY home move could put a dent in your finances
As the housing market shows signs of recovery, Gocompare.com warns home buyers thinking of moving themselves to check their home insurance.
Find a better deal on home insurance
In these economically difficult times, we’ve all got to do what we can to reduce our regular outgoings.
New drivers spend almost 5% of their annual income on car insurance
New drivers buying their first car are spending a higher proportion of their annual income on car insurance than more experienced drivers, according to recent analysis from MoneySuperMarket.
Care is key to saving money behind the wheel
More than a quarter of drivers who fail to take care of their car keys could end up in a costly jam, research suggests.
Post Office pops extra home contents cover in customers’ stockings this Christmas
Post Office Home Insurance customers can expect one extra present this festive season as their home insurance cover is increased by 10 per cent from one month before and one month after the holiday season (25 November 2013 – 25 January 2014).
Protect your tech from burglars
An increase in the number of high-value portable gadgets has contributed to a rise of more than 40% in the average cost of thefts from homes over the last three years, according to home insurer Zurich – that’s despite a drop in the number of burglary claims.
Home insurance burglary claims static year-round
With the dark autumn nights setting in, the threat of burglary will become a real concern for many.
Gocompare.com enhances insurance comparisons with Defaqto
Gocompare.com has teamed up with financial research company Defaqto, in an exclusive partnership, to allow its customers to easily compare up to 30 additional policy features when searching for their car, home or pet insurance cover - and review the Defaqto star rating for each policy.
Breathe easy and declare your child’s asthma
As the October half term fast-approaches, when many families will head overseas, MedicalTravelCompared.com is encouraging the parents of children with respiratory conditions to make certain they are adequately covered by their travel insurance policy.
Lowest car insurance premiums in three years up for grabs
The cost of car insurance has fallen to a three year low, according to the latest analysis of 34 million car insurance quotes by MoneySuperMarket.
Cover of darkness provides rich pickings for burglars
When the clocks go back, dark evenings provide ideal cover for opportunist burglars. According to Halifax Home Insurance claims data, the average cost of a claim for winter burglary was £1,746.00 per incident in 2012, up 14% compared to the average cost of a summer burglary claim.
Night-time curfews not the answer for young drivers says The Co-op
Night-time restrictions on young drivers should not be part of the solution to increase safety on Britain's roads says The Co-operative Insurance.