Insurance
Lloyds TSB Insurance unveils the quirkiest claims of 2006
Working for Britain's most popular home insurer, Lloyds TSB Insurance claims advisers are accustomed to receiving unusual and in some cases novel insurance claims. However, as the insurer's annual round up of quirky claims demonstrates, 2006 saw more than a few raised eyebrows in the office.
Brits go mad for adventure holidays
As winter sports fanatics prepare to strap on their skis and snowboards and the thoughts of many others turn to planning summer trips, research from travel insurer MORE TH>N reveals that one in eight of us are planning to go on adventure holidays such as safaris, scuba diving, ice-climbing or dog sledding this year.
Sunderland Homecare Associates chooses Healthsure for mutual benefit
Employees at Sunderland Homecare Associates can be confident that they are working for one of the region’s healthiest organisations, with the news that it has teamed up with a like-minded organisation in order to help keep its workforce happy and healthy.
Tesco Instant Travel Insurance January sale
Tesco Instant Travel Insurance is offering travellers a cool winter bargain by slashing a massive 20% off all annual travel policies purchased in store.
Virgin Money comments on Cancer Research UK 'Fate' findings
Research out today from Cancer Research UK has suggested that over a quarter (27%) of the UK population believe fate not lifestyle will determine whether they get cancer or not.
Cash in on your New Year ‘New You’ resolutions with PruHealth
Vowing to ‘get fit’ and ‘sort out our finances’ are two of the most common New Year’s resolutions in the UK, and this year PruHealth, the innovative private medical insurer, can help people keep both pledges with its six months free gym membership and other healthy discount offers.
New relationship between Zurich and Volkswagen Insurance Service
Leading motor insurer, Zurich, is delighted to announce a new relationship with Volkswagen Insurance Service (Great Britain) Limited.
One in three British pets are overweight
Over one third (37%) of Britain’s pet cats and dogs are overweight according to a survey of veterinarians commissioned by Halifax Pet Insurance.
Partygoers plan to give New Year’s Eve the cold shoulder
New Year’s Eve is set to be a ‘big night in’ this year with three quarters of the UK (33 million people) shunning bars and clubs to see in 2007 at home, reveals the third Post Office Home Insurance New Year survey.
Don't let a New Year's Eve party leave you with a financial headache!
Householders planning to welcome in the New Year with a party are being warned to make sure they have adequate insurance.
American Express 2007 Annual Travel Insurance cover offer
American Express Insurance Services today (December 27th) announced a price promotion for its Annual Budget European Travel Insurance offering over 20% savings:
AA Insurance: ‘A car park bollard ran over me’
You might think insurance claims are only for car crashes and burglaries but data released today shows that bollards and badgers have been the cause of the more unusual claims made by AA Insurance customers in 2006.
Lloyds TSB Insurance warns of festive fire danger
Lloyds TSB Insurance is warning that it expects a dramatic surge in domestic fires over Christmas, as faulty fairy lights and unattended candles wreak havoc across the country.
Homeowners facing freezing festive period
The nation’s homeowners are set to endure a bleak winter, with thousands having to tolerate cold showers because of the unaffordable high cost of hiring tradespeople.
Wrecksercise: £125 million cost of exercising at home
A quarter of a million Britons damage their properties and possessions while exercising in the home each year, reveals new research from Halifax Home Insurance.