Insurance
Go on, give up smoking and reward yourself with PruHealth!
For many people the smoking ban that comes into effect on 1 July 2007 does not a come moment too soon.
Don’t lose your head (or your shades) – get holiday cover
Keep an eye on your belongings this summer holiday as research reveals one in eight Brits have lost, or had something stolen, while abroad in the last year.
Smoking ban highlights pros and cons of smoking
With the ban on smoking in enclosed public spaces due to come into force next Sunday [1st July 2007], anyone thinking about giving up smoking should realise the benefits both to their wallet as well as their health, says leading personal finance website Find.co.uk.
Nine-and-a-half days is the perfect holiday
Nine-and-a-half days is the perfect length of a holiday according to new research from Halifax Travel Insurance.
Brits don’t know if car insurance covers them abroad
British holiday-makers are ‘driving in the dark’ when they take their car overseas, as two-thirds (68%) have absolutely no idea what they are covered for by their insurer.
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 Alzheimer’s awareness week from 1 - 7 July.
NFU Mutual remains in pole position
For the second year running, rural insurer NFU Mutual, has been rated Britain’s best car insurance provider by readers of Auto Express magazine. In a survey of over 30,000 of their readers, NFU Mutual gained the top overall approval rating for its motor insurance service from its own customers.
BUPA: Popularity of Private Medical Insurance
Fergus Kee, managing director of BUPA UK Health Insurance, said: “The ABI’s figures confirm the continued relevance and importance of private healthcare. Our research shows that for 65 percent of Britons, access to clean hospitals is the most important reason for taking out PMI. MRSA and general hospital hygiene are clearly top concerns for people.
Popularity of Personal Private Medical Insurance grows
For the first time in recent years, the number of subscribers to personal Private Medical Insurance (PMI) policies has grown year-on-year.
Insurance price comparison controversy is missing the point
Insurance comparison website Insurancewide.com argued today that industry experts are missing the point in the controversy about comparison websites sparked by the new Direct Line advertising campaign.
Motorists resort to illegal tactics to escape convictions
Motorists are resorting to illegal tactics in a bid to escape points on their licence, according to new research.
Homeowners to spend £56m on gardens this summer
The majority of homeowners who have gardens (92%) will be spending a staggering £56million on their gardens over the next three months, with one in ten homeowners spending in excess of £500 according to a survey by esure home insurance.
HSA backs change in law for UK workers
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has recently announced that is has found less than half of UK employers made flexible working available, compared to 90% in mainland Europe.
Wimbledon Mania sweeps the nation
As UK tennis fans look forward to this year's Wimbledon Championships, Halifax Home Insurance says many sports fanatics caught in the frenzy will be eager to get out and display their racquet skills (or lack of them).
Homeowners warned to choose a policy based on quality not just price
Analysis of market data by Abbey Home Insurance has shown that up to 13,700 insurance claims are made each year as a result of damage to the home caused by flooding. Indeed in the last week alone, Abbey estimates that as many as 1,200 insurance claims could have been made to insurance companies for this reason.