Insurance
Motorists install cameras to combat crash for cash claims
Motorists are installing video cameras in their cars to combat ‘crash for cash’ fraud claims.
Insurance premium excesses put Brits off claiming
Over the last three years, 7.4 million Brits voluntarily increased the excess on a car or home insurance policy when purchasing the cover, in order to lower their premium, according to research from Sainsbury's Bank.
LV= launches protection discount
Protection specialist LV= is offering a 5% discount on premium rates for a number of its protection products.
Quit smoking in ‘Stoptober’ and become healthier and wealthier
Stoptober 2013 is in full swing and research from MoneySuperMarket.com reveals smokers who get involved and kick the habit will benefit from healthier bodies and bank balances.
Are car insurers encouraging fraud and exaggeration?
The Transport Select Committee has accused motor insurance companies of fanning the flames of fraud and personal injury exaggeration.
How to handle fraud to prevent financial loss in your business
In the UK, businesses lose £5 billion to fraud every year. You might be surprised to hear that fraud is more likely to be perpetrated by employees, rather than third party groups.
RIAS announces a 45% discount for new home insurance customers
Over 50s insurance provider RIAS is offering new customers who have five years claim free almost half off their home insurance policy* if they simply go online to purchase a policy.
Home insurance premiums continue to tumble
The overall cost of home insurance continues to fall year-on-year, according to analysis of over three million home insurance enquiries run on MoneySuperMarket,
How whiplash claims have affected the insurance industry
The insurance industry has been in turmoil in recent years and a large part of the bad press that the industry has been receiving has been due to impact of the rise in whiplash claims.
LV= enhances whole of life cover
Protection specialist LV= has enhanced its whole of life policy, LifeTime+.
230,000 small businesses without insurance
One in 20 small business owners have no insurance cover in place - equivalent to 230,000 businesses across the UK - leaving them vulnerable to liability claims, hefty fines and prosecution, according to research by leading insurer LV=.
‘Boy racers’ not so quick off the mark in the insurance stakes
Price comparison site Confused.com has launched an awareness campaign targeting the UK’s ‘boy and girl racers’, following new research.
Dog adoptions in the UK rose by 64% last month
Dog adoption in Britain rose by 64% this summer, compared to the same time in 2012, with over half finding their new canine companion through their smart phone, according to The Co-operative Pet Insurance.
Scottish Provident launches enhanced income protection cover
Scottish Provident has announced that it has launched a new income protection product which gives an enhanced level of cover to a broader range of clients.
Just under two thirds of women have never taken out life cover
Women are less inclined than men to take out life cover, according to insurance and pensions provider, Friends Life.