Insurance
Protect against green “sticky” fingers
Gardens have become outside dining rooms, kitchen and playgrounds with all the equipment to match which still needs protecting warns American Express Insurance Services.
Magical insurance for wealthy young celebs
As Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe looks forward to gaining access to his £23m fortune on his 18th birthday, young celebrities are being reminded of the need for specialist insurance to protect their prized possessions.
uSwitch.com: Advertising campaign to reduce drink driving related accidents
Aron Thompson, Head of Car Insurance at independent price comparison and switching service uSwitch.com, responds to the government’s new advertising campaign to reduce the number of drink driving related accidents:
Flood update from Direct Line
With flash floods once again hitting the country and Met Office warnings of further severe weather this weekend, Direct Line is doubling the number of staff in its contact centres and has placed over 100 members of its emergency home response team on stand-by ready to assist people in the most affected areas.
Potential flood victims urged to update cover limits
James Harrison, chief executive of Insurancewide.com, advises potential flood victims to update home insurance cover and offers advice on protecting homes against damage from heavy rainfall.
Don’t forget your sunscreen and your travel insurance
Ensuring proper travel insurance cover is in place for holidays abroad is as essential as using the right sun protection, so holidaymakers should avoid leaving themselves exposed warns Churchill Insurance.
Homeowners advised to check policy quality not just price
With the reported surge in applications for home insurance cover by households in areas potentially subject to flooding, Defaqto advises homeowners to check the quality of the cover on offer and not just settle for the cheapest quote.
The UK’s best towns and cities for drivers revealed
Drivers in Dundee enjoy the UK’s most car-friendly society ranked on cost and convenience, new research from Virgin Money Car Insurance shows. The Scottish city edged out competition from rivals Aberdeen, Telford, Ipswich and Dudley.
HSA donates £70,000 to hospice community grants scheme
Help the Hospices, the national charity for the hospice movement, has received a donation of £70,000 from HSA, Healthplan provider and part of Simplyhealth Group.
Brits living in fear of intruders
Nearly one in five people say they do not feel safe in their own home at night, according to a new survey.
Direct Line named as one of the UK’s most competitive car insurers
An independent benchmark report into car insurance has shown that Direct Line is the UK’s most competitive major insurer.
Homeowners left with £3.9bn bill from ‘Bodger the Builder’
New research has found that UK homeowners are falling victim to ‘Bodger the Builder’ - sloppy workmen who are causing significant amounts of damage to peoples homes.
NFU Mutual says victims of floods should not be forgotten
John Kenny, Chief Claims Manager at insurer NFU Mutual comments on the impact of the recent floods: “Although the flood water is finally beginning to subside, now is the time when the victims need to know that they are not forgotten – activity across the industry is really stepping up a gear.
Home-loving generation buys close to Mum and Dad
First-time buyers are turning their backs on independent living and laying down their roots close to Mum and Dad, according to new research by home insurer Zurich.
BUPA hospitals chooses new name to in-spire
BUPA Hospitals have today unveiled the name which they will use when they become independent from the BUPA Group.