Insurance
Bad manners leave skiers 'piste off' on the slopes
As one million Brits prepare to go skiing this season, research by Lloyds TSB Insurance highlights the dangers of the slopes and warns that one in five snow lovers will face 'ski rage' this season. Those who ignore piste etiquette are sure to melt the tolerance of even the coolest of skiers and risk putting other mountain-users in danger.
The £862m price of the nation’s downloaded music
The nation’s music lovers are at risk of having to fork out a combined £862m – or £257 each – to replace their downloaded music, according to new research by Privilege Home Insurance.
Cold snap signals hazardous driving conditions
As winter draws in and the Met Office predicts random cold spells causing potentially hazardous driving conditions, Prudential Car Insurance is urging drivers to take extra care.
Christmas pressies can cause cover chaos
The public is being warned to protect themselves adequately this Christmas.
Caution over Christmas insurance offers
Insurancewide.com is warning home insurance customers to compare the market before committing to special Christmas discounts and special offers by insurance companies.
00-7 thousand pounds a year to insure Bond’s car
As an international superspy, James Bond has had more than his fair share of accidents and high-octane chases.
Family travel insurance with family benefits worldwide for under £50
A completely new type of travel insurance policy has been launched by Marcus Hearn and Co Limited that, for the first time, provides cover on an entire family basis, worldwide for a whole year, for under £50.
James Bond – uninsurable so definitely licensed to kill
Despite having a license to thrill, a check by leading car insurer, Zurich, has shown that it’s highly unlikely that James Bond would ever be insured to drive in the UK.
Travel insurance needs closer scrutiny
Holiday makers and travellers are not being choosy enough when they buy travel insurance, Insurancewide.com said today.
The real cost of Christmas puts UK small businesses at risk
With only a seven week countdown to Christmas, employers might be forgiven for focusing all of their attention on the fun and frivolities of the festive season, however Lloyds TSB Business Insurance is urging small businesses to be mindful of the true cost of Christmas and the impact that the festive season can have on their business.
Arson fastest growing crime related business insurance claim
The latest findings from the AXA Business Crime Index show a 3% increase in the number of overall crime related insurance claims by businesses in the second quarter of 2006 compared to the first three months of the year.
Motorists could save £250m on breakdown cover
With millions of British motorists taking to the roads over the next few weeks for their traditional British summer holiday, Liverpool Victoria today revealed that Britain’s motorists could save up to £250 million by extending their existing car insurance to include breakdown cover, rather than joining a motoring association directly.
Cost of individual cases of business crime up 6%
The average cost of a crime related business insurance claim during the first three months of 2006 was £4,179, according to the latest findings of the AXA Business Crime Index. This is an increase of 6% on the last quarter of 2005 when the corresponding figure was £3,942.