Insurance
Car park lotto for ‘Santa’s Grotto’
As the seasonal shopping frenzy gets underway, two thirds of drivers (65%) are feeling their blood boil as they battle for much coveted parking spaces – and that’s before they even experience the inevitable queues in the shops. And the mood is further fuelled by the aggression of other drivers ‘panic parking’ according to 14% of motorists.
Christmas exodus leaves homes at risk
One in four Britons will leave their homes empty over the Christmas period, putting £1.6 billion worth of Christmas presents at risk from thieves, according to new research from Direct Line Home Insurance.
British homes at increased risk of burglary this Christmas
This year Brits are set to spend £11 billion on presents, decorations and festive food to fill their homes for Christmas time, which is an increase of 10 per cent from last year.
Norwich Union identifies top reasons for non-disclosure
Norwich Union is warning that too many people are risking their families’ financial security by not completing application forms fully and accurately.
Storms could cause around £324m of damage to homes
Up to 620,000 home insurance claims are made every year for storm-related damage, according to recent research from Abbey. The estimated cost of these claims is £324 million or on average £522 per claim.
Norwich Union offers free life cover through period of PTA uncertainty
Norwich Union will offer free life cover to pipeline customers applying for Life Insurance With Tax Relief and Mortgage Life Insurance With Tax Relief.
Zurich praised for customer focus and top rated car insurance products
Zurich, one of the UK’s biggest car insurance providers, has been independently praised by two companies.
Homeowners warned as burglars target Christmas presents
New Year’s Eve is the festive season’s worst day for burglary, according to Norwich Union claims data.
Claims time cut is just what the doctor ordered
An initiative to cut end-to-end times for illness claims has knocked up to two weeks off previous waiting periods, according to Norwich Union Life.
Christmas clearout
Christmas lights all around the country have been switched on and everyone is getting into the festive mood but new figures from Barclays Insurance show that it is not just Santa who comes to visit us at Christmas.
Britain’s front windows are an advertisement to thieves
Britons leave £188 billion worth of possessions visible to ‘window shopping’ burglars according to new research from Halifax Home Insurance.
Market growth restrained by changing pet ownership patterns
In its latest report, Pet Insurance in the UK – 2006, Defaqto identifies how changing social patterns are affecting dog ownership and consequently sales of pet insurance policies.
It’s the continent for Christmas!
With 19 shopping days left to Christmas, British Christmas shoppers have voted the traditional Christmas Markets in Germany and France as their most popular Christmas shopping destination in a survey by American Express Insurance Services.
Christmas gifts left at risk of theft from cars
Thousands of Christmas shoppers risk losing up to £2 billion by leaving presents they have purchased in their car whilst out shopping, according to research by SAGA insurance. Storing expensive gifts, groceries and other Christmas goodies in the car, or leaving laden vehicles unattended on seasonal journeys could increase the potential loss if the car is broken into.
Protection planning being ignored by those who need it most
An astonishing fifty-seven per cent of 25-34 year olds would not be able to afford their monthly outgoings if they were off work for a prolonged period of time, according to research by Co-operative Insurance (CIS).