Insurance
Lloyds TSB Insurance sees 15% increase in flood and storm claims
Having seen a 15% increase in flood and storm claims, and with 49 flood warnings now in place across the country, Lloyds TSB Insurance is urging customers in high risk areas to act now to prepare for the possibility of flooding.
Brits in need of a belt-up reminder
A quarter of Brits have driven on a public road without wearing a seatbelt, despite the dangers it entails, reveals moneysupermarket.com.
Home insurance the next big price comparison battleground
Every month Consumer Intelligence surveys 2,000 home insurance buyers and recent months has seen a 10% increase in price sensitivity. This is the biggest jump since the survey began over 18 months ago. So what’s going on?
Don’t be caught out by poor ski insurance cover
Despite many European resorts reporting excellent skiing conditions, things can still go wrong when you take to the slopes.
Challenge Churchill to beat your home insurance renewal by £30
Householders looking to drive down the cost of their insurance as part of their New Year financial resolutions can benefit from the latest Churchill Home Insurance incentive, guaranteeing to beat any competitor’s current renewal quote by at least £30.
Direct line offers one third off home insurance
Homeowners hoping to dust down their finances in the New Year should turn to Direct Line to save a third off their home insurance.
A dog is for life – and will cost you more than £13,000
Keeping a dog is an expensive business; most of the costs – food, kennels, injections – are entirely predictable, but others, such as unexpected visits to the vet, are not. Almost half of all households in the UK (47 per cent) own a pet, and 5.2 million of them have at least one dog.
More vigilance needed with home safety checks
Although we’re very good at putting home security features in place we’re not so good at checking that they are still working, according to a survey by Legal & General.
Tesco offers free winter sports cover
For a limited time only, Tesco is offering free winter sports cover when you purchase any policy of 8 days and over, including annual policies.
Dip in online comprehensive motor insurance prices
Online comprehensive motor insurance premiums dipped slightly during quarter four in 2007, the first quarter to see a fall in the average price since 2005, according the latest Motor Insurance Benchmark from Experian.
Check ahead before you book your holiday
Over 15 million Brits are looking to cash in on January holiday bargains, but millions of these bargain hunters could ultimately lose out by booking their paradise holiday for potentially weather-blighted dates and failing to check Home Office warnings or visa requirements.
Nationwide promises to refund the difference on home insurance
Nationwide Building Society will launch a Refund the Difference home insurance promotion from Monday 14 January.
Direct Line's new no discount protection
Commenting on the launch of Direct Line's no claims discount protection for vandalism victims, Richard Mason, director of insurance at price comparison site moneysupermarket.com, said:
Insurer tackles nation’s irritation with loyalty not being rewarded
MORE TH>N launches two new initiatives designed to reward customer loyalty – free home contents cover and two month’s free car insurance cover … for life.
Your phone or your life – Brits opt for their mobile
Little has changed to suggest Benjamin Franklin’s quote more than 200 years ago is out of date and yet today, more than half of Brits (54%) have no life insurance cover, according to the results of the Protection Survey from Friends Provident, the FTSE 100 life and pensions company.