Insurance
‘Bling bling’ ski outfits attract thieves
Direct Line, one of the UK's leading travel insurers, is urging those planning on skiing or snowboarding this season to make sure they have adequate insurance to cover their expensive clothes and accessories.
swiftcover.com: Three new digital initiatives for Autumn
Online insurer swiftcover.com launches a series of online initiatives to engage net surfers and remind them of why it is different to the rest.
S.A.D cats and dogs can be protected
Recent news that dogs suffer depression in winter months may have been a surprise to non pet owners, but to domestic animal lovers it might not seem so out of the ordinary.
NFU Mutual continues motoring to success
Rural insurer NFU Mutual is delighted to announce that it has again been awarded a 5 Star rating for its motor insurance by leading independent research company Defaqto.
Consumers urged to assess full cost of life cover
Consumers looking for life assurance to protect their loved ones are being urged to assess the full cost of cover over the term of the policy when selecting the best deal.
No NHS for 180,000 Brits leaving UK
Over 500 Britons leave the country every day to live and work abroad, but how many have planned their healthcare arrangements asks American Express Insurance Services.
Gocompare.com welcomes efforts to raise awareness of ‘fronting’
Price comparison service Gocompare.com has welcomed the Financial Ombudsman’s recent efforts to raise awareness of the practice known as ‘fronting’.
£780m unprotected and up in flames
The cost of ‘uncovered’ property in UK gardens this bonfire night could be up to £780m, according to recent research by AA Home Insurance, meaning it’s not just the pets that should be protected. Is your garden covered if Guy Fawkes celebrations get out of hand?
Post Office launches life insurance
The Post Office has announced the launch of a new product into the life market, and is offering a £100 cash back bonus to anyone taking out a policy.
Remember, remember – check you’re insured this bonfire season
Householders planning to hold a bonfire party are being reminded that they can be held legally responsible if any of their guests or a neighbour is injured by a stray firework.
Firework safety goes up in flames leaving UK homes damaged
Bonfire Night could literally be a case of playing with fire for householders planning to celebrate at home this year.
Remember, remember the 5 November
Every year the majority of Briton’s celebrate bonfire night without any mishaps, however for some, the fun can turn to emotional and financial devastation caused by fire, damage and injury.
Brits concerned about personal safety when clocks go back
With the clocks due to go back an hour on the 28th October and evenings getting darker, new research from Abbey General Insurance has found that the early evenings are causing worry across the country, so much so, that 47 per cent prefer not to leave the house during the darker winter evenings.
Fair Investment: increase in PMI
David Doulton, Director of Fair Investment, the price comparison website, comments on ABI findings that the number of subscribers to personal Private Medical Insurance (PMI) policies has gone up.
Protect man's best friend from Guy Fawkes fireworks
In the run up to this year’s fireworks extravaganza, moneysupermarket.com warns pet owners to consider their animals’ welfare.