Insurance
Dangers of bad driving habits
In 2006 there were an estimated 189,161 accidents on Britain’s roads, and looking at new research from Sainsbury’s Car Insurance, this is perhaps not surprising.
Post Office launches over 50s life cover
The Post Office today announces its launch into the life market with its new Over 50s Life Cover, available now.
Legal & General calls in Samaritans
Legal & General, UK protection provider, has turned to Samaritans for specialist training and advice on how to handle potentially difficult or sensitive calls with customers who are making a protection claim.
Nationwide launches new home insurance promotion
Nationwide Building Society will launch a new home insurance promotion on Monday 17 September. For customers switching to Nationwide, the Society will beat whatever customers paid for their home insurance last year, or refund the difference up to £100.
Insurancewide.com: Tesco Compare launch
James Harrison, CEO of Insurancewide.com, said today: “The addition of Tesco Compare to the already well established array of insurance comparison websites is yet another sign that the insurance buying public is approaching the end of an era.
Drivers fail to inform insurer of motoring convictions
As many as one in four drivers could be at risk of invalidating their car insurance by failing to inform their insurer of motoring convictions or points on their license ahead of their annual policy renewal date, according to research from Confused.com, the UK insurance price comparison service.
Tesco launches motor insurance comparison website
Tesco Personal Finance announces the launch of Tesco Compare.com, a new car insurance comparison site, which will go beyond current price comparison. This is the first time a UK supermarket will be offering personal finance products from a variety of different brands, playing to Tesco’s strength as a retailer.
Consider financial protection against Alzheimer’s
LifeSearch finds the best ways to protect against the financial loss that could be caused by Alzheimer’s disease, as part of World Alzheimer’s Day on 21 September.
Gocompare.com welcomes Tesco to the comparison market
Insurance comparison site Gocompare.com has welcomed the arrival of Tesco to market and christened the revolution, being led by a new wave of product-focused comparison sites, as Comparison 2.0.
Ohh, yes – it’s time to ‘Challenge, Sir Fred’ again
Why has Tesco Personal Finance set up a price comparison site and excluded Directline.com, asks Peopleschampion.com chairman Jim Spowart?
uSwitch.com: Launch of Tesco Compare.com
In response to the launch of Tesco Compare.com, Aron Thompson, Head of Insurance at independent online price comparison and switching service uSwitch.com comments: “The internet is fast becoming the major route for the purchase of car insurance so it is good to see another player join the online price comparison market and raise awareness of the real benefits that these services can offer.
Confused.com: Launch of Tesco Compare.com
In response to the launch of Tesco Compare.com, Debra Williams, Managing Director, Confused.com said: “We welcome Tesco Compare as a new entrant into the price comparison market if its name will encourage more people to shop online for their insurance;
Car boot prospectors rake in £890 million
One man’s trash really is another man’s treasure according to latest research from Halifax Home Insurance. Indeed over the past five years 5.6 million Britons (12%) have snapped up hidden treasures at car boot sales, which they now believe to be worth a combined £890 million more than they’d paid for them.
Make a clean sweep before winter
As the Indian summer starts to draw to a close, NFU Mutual is urging the owners of thatched properties to check the condition of the roof and chimney before they begin to enjoy the warmth of an open fire.
Motorists suffering from ‘rusty driver syndrome’
Almost a million British motorists are suffering from ‘rusty driver’ syndrome, claiming they have either forgotten how to drive or are lacking solid driving skills.