Insurance
Insurer issues pre-flood advice
With many areas potentially at risk from floods as storms are predicted to lash the UK over the next couple of days, leading insurer Royal & SunAlliance and its direct arm MORE TH>N, are offering advice to those homeowners and businesses affected by rising water levels.
BGL Group launches new short-term motor insurance
The team behind the leading BUDGET Insurance brand has launched a new product to market, targeting the need for short-term motor insurance.
Flood update from Direct Line
With flash floods once again hitting the country and Met Office warnings of further severe weather over the weekend, Direct Line is increasing the number of staff in its contact centres and has placed over 100 members of its emergency home response team on stand-by ready to assist people in the most affected areas.
Britain’s big food fright
As many people try to copy the culinary delights cooked up by their favourite TV chefs, Halifax Home Insurance urges homeowners to take care in the kitchen.
Tesco Car Insurance offers £100 saving on Navmans sat nav set
Tesco Car Insurance is offering customers who purchase car insurance a £100 discount on a Navman in-car satellite navigation system at Tesco Direct. The offer is available until 6 February, 2008.
Upsurge in property damage claims as weather takes toll
Following fierce storms across much of the UK in the past week and with more predicted in the coming weeks, Sainsbury’s Home Insurance is warning homeowners to check that they are adequately insured in the event of any damage to their property.
Leave your car keys at home this Friday
Look out if you’re planning to drive this Friday, as historically the 18th January has been revealed as the most dangerous date to be on the road according to research by Admiral, while Friday has the highest number of accidents of any day of the week.
Don’t gamble on your life (insurance)
With the impact of the credit crunch, falling house prices and growing consumer debt beginning to bite, life insurance and income protection is being seen as a lifeline for many financially stretched Brits.
Flood warnings throughout England
Commenting on flood warnings throughout much of England, Richard Mason, director of insurance at price comparison site moneysupermarket.com, said: “As the spectre of flooding hits Britain again, people in the Midlands, East Anglia and south west England could be facing the woe of having to leave their homes.
Gocompare.com: Sharp rise in UK general insurance premiums
Hayley Parsons, Managing Director of leading insurance comparison website Gocompare.com, comments on the sharp rise in insurance premiums highlighted by the benchmark AA British Insurance Premium Index:
Rogue shopping trolley wrecked my car
After inspecting over 180,000 car insurance claims received in 2007, AA Insurance has revealed some of last year’s most outrageous and obscure car calamities.
Car premiums continue to accelerate
Car insurance premiums have been steadily rising since April 2006 with average quoted premiums for both comprehensive and TPFT at their highest ever level, according to the AA British Insurance Premium Index.
Home insurance premiums continue upward trend
Over the past quarter, average quoted premiums for home buildings insurance rose by 1.4 per cent (to an average of £218.60 for an annual policy), according to the latest AA British Insurance Premium Index.
Gocompare.com issues flood warning for motorists
With more rain forecast and flood water levels yet to peak, Gocompare.com’s Managing Director Hayley Parsons comments on the motor insurance implications:
NFU Mutual responds to floods
Rural insurer NFU Mutual, has started to receive flood claims from across the country following the torrential rain of the last few days.