Insurance
AA index records rising home insurance premiums
The falling trend in home insurance premiums has come to an abrupt end, blamed on a sharp increase in flood claims, the AA’s latest benchmark British Insurance Premium Index shows.
Direct Line launches residential insurance for buy to let landlords
Direct Line has announced that it is launching a new insurance product for buy to let residential property owners.
Don’t let things get too hot in the bedroom this winter
As the cold winter nights approach and the temperature begins to drop, Abbey Insurance is warning people not to leave themselves at risk of fire in their home as a result of using heating appliances in the bedroom. Damage caused by additional heating devices could total as much as £3.3 million each year.
Sheilas' Wheels two pink years on
It is just two years since three sequin-clad ladies first stepped into a pink Cadillac and sang about car insurance for women but Sheilas' Wheels has already established itself as one of the fastest-growing - and the most recognised - women's insurance products.
The £98 million bill for our lost car keys
For most of us the frustration of a lost car key is bad enough, but Britannia Rescue warns that nearly three million (10%) British drivers face a far more costly lock-out since they don’t have a spare set available to fall back on.
Confused.com: Car insurance premiums
Debra Williams, Managing Director of Confused.com, the UK's leading car insurance price comparison service, comments on Deloitte's findings that third party car insurance has risen by 10% and comprehensive cover by 4% over the last twelve months:
Car insurance premiums fall 9.5%
Insurancewide.com has released Q3 figures from its recently expanded car insurance comparison tool, which show a 9.5% drop in average car insurance premiums since Q2 (comprehensive and third party).
New PMI guidelines will improve clarity for consumers
The ABI (Association of British Insurers) has published new guidance that updates the definitions of medical terms used in all Private Medical Insurance (PMI) policy documents and information, and introduces guidelines to explain PMI cover for cancer.
Top Gear fans warned of the perils of uninsured modifications
With just three days to go until Top Gear returns with more outrageous motorised modifications, insurance comparison site gocompare.com is warning fans that you don’t need to put a wood burning stove into a Mercedes S Class or convert your car into a boat to affect your motor insurance.
FSCS to protect customers of Your Health Plus Insurance Services
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is stepping in to help customers of Your Health Plus Insurance Services Limited, Stylus House, London Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 2UT who may have lost money after the firm went into administration. FSCS has now declared this firm in default.
Insurancewide.com issues 10 simple tips to save on car insurance
In response to two industry research studies this week on car insurance premium levels, James Harrison, chief executive of Insurancewide.com has issued the following advice to insurance seekers:
Students urged to consider and review their security
As students start university and landlords begin another year of letting properties to students, Legal & General outlines some easy to follow security tips for students to ensure their personal safety.
Sainsbury’s offers massive discount on home insurance
Despite the fact that home insurance premiums are reportedly rising, Sainsbury’s has announced that it is offering 12 months home insurance cover for the price of nine, and a further 10% discount if you buy online.
Motor insurance premiums not yet hit by impact of floods
The June floods had little effect on motor insurance premiums in the direct market during quarter three, according Experian, the global information solutions company.
Beware the NUS (Nation of Uninsured Students)
New research from Abbey Home Insurance shows a stark and worrying number of students, 330,000 (30 per cent) are likely to start the academic year without any form of insurance to cover their belongings.