Insurance
Well meaning recyclers advertise home contents to burglars
Over 16 million people advertise the contents of their home to potential thieves, according to research from LV=.
Summer slip-ups see homeowners stung by warm weather
Confused.com, UK insurance price comparison service, is advising consumers not to get caught out by the much awaited summer weather, as it is a prime time for homeowners to inadvertently invalidate their insurance.
“Bank of Mum and Dad” stumps up over £1,000 for first car
On average parents are willing to contribute £1,014 towards the cost of their child’s first car, according to research from online insurance price comparison service Gocompare.com.
Travel agents mis-selling travel insurance
Sainsbury's Travel Insurance is urging holidaymakers to stand up to those travel agents still using bullying tactics to sell insurance.
Ensure your great gap escape is covered
As hoards of 'gappers' head off to travel the world, moneysupermarket.com urges those looking for insurance from specialist brands to watch out for inflated premiums and low levels of cover.
Income protection insurance essential for financial health
Income protection insurance (IPI) has an essential role to play in providing financial security, says Defaqto.
Clydesdale and Yorkshire to distribute Guaranteed Whole of Life Plan
Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank will distribute the Engage Mutual Guaranteed 50 Plus Life Cover both from their branches and also online.
Brits hit the road for epic holiday drives
Over 9.2 million Brits will take to the road for their holidays this year, with many making trips across the channel by car, rather than risking airport chaos.
Shop around for car insurance savings
Consumers could be missing out on great deals by not bothering to shop around for their car insurance. Sainsbury’s Car Insurance, which offers competitive premiums, has found that one in five motorists only obtained one quote the last time they bought cover.
Drivers would consider swapping penalty points
Up to one in ten drivers would consider paying or asking someone to take their penalty points if it meant losing their licence or the possibility of large hikes in their insurance premiums, according to research by Confused.com.
Changing face of UK’s household fears
Falling victim to identity theft is a bigger concern for homeowners aged over 50 than vandalism, according to research by Saga Home insurance.
The average school bag is worth £265!
With the start of the new school year fast approaching, parents will be sending their children off to secondary school (aged 11 to 16) with overflowing school bags worth on average £265, according to esure home insurance.
Income protection insurance needs a revolution
Provider apathy is the biggest threat to the development of the income protection insurance market and the cause for the current sales slump, leading financial research company Defaqto warns in a new report.
Ensure your sweet chariot carries you home safely
The Rugby World Cup kicks off in just a few weeks and fans from across the UK will be making the trip to France to watch their team play, with many expected to take to the roads.
Thieves seek window of opportunity
In the lead up to National Home Security Week (Aug 25th – 31st) Halifax Home Insurance warns homeowners that poor home security can invalidate a claim.