Insurance
Businesses running risks with fraudulent insurance claims
A study by AXA Business Insurance among small business owners reveals that insurance fraud is a real issue with one in three admitting they have inflated, or would inflate a claim while one in ten would bend the truth when applying for a policy.
Travel insurance - price vs cover
Families jetting off for an Easter getaway should check the levels of cover offered by their travel insurance, and not just opt for the cheapest policy available, warns MoneySupermarket.
More than a million motorists put off repairing accident damage
More than a million cash-strapped motorists are driving on Britain’s roads with accident-damaged vehicles, new research suggests.
Action needed soon on whiplash claims, says AA
The Transport Committee has announced another inquiry into whiplash injury, calling for evidence on reducing the number and costs of whiplash claims.
Young female drivers count the cost of the European gender ruling
Young female motorists have witnessed their car insurance premiums soar by 14.9 per cent as a result of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling on gender pricing which came into force in December, according to MoneySupermarket.
Reassuring news for travellers with health issues
Many travellers are anxious about or indeed consciously fail to declare pre-existing medical conditions to travel insurance companies, worrying that it will dramatically increase the premiums, they might have to limit the length of their trip or destination or even be refused travel insurance.
Hiding in plain sight: 6.8m residents living unofficially in UK homes
There are 6.8 million (14 per cent) UK residents living unofficially in other people's homes, according to research from Direct Line home insurance.
Zurich pays 90% of income protection claims
Last year, the global insurers' UK Life business paid out nearly £14m in income protection claims to 765 customers.
Kick the habit and avoid hard-earned cash going up in smoke
With National No Smoking Day (13 March 2013) around the corner, research from MoneySupermarket reveals those who kick the habit will not only reap the health benefits but their wallets would get a much needed boost as well.
Uninsured drivers risking it on the roads
One in seven (15 per cent) of UK motorists have admitted to breaking the law and having driven at least once without insurance, with young drivers most likely to get behind the wheel uninsured according to research by MoneySupermarket.
Cars targeted by thieves and vandals revealed
Owners of Smarts, BMWs or Maseratis are the most likely to be targeted by thieves and vandals new research has revealed.
Self-service car insurance driving up customer experience
Insurance customers are rapidly embracing the option to manage their car and home policies online, according to Junction, the insurance partnerships business.
Enhanced cover for classic bike owners
As classic bike owners prepare their bikes for the forthcoming season, they can do so in the knowledge that specialist insurance broker Footman James has their best interests at heart. Footman James’ classic motorcycle policies now include automatic third party cover for riding other bikes.
A third of UK drivers auto-renewed their last car insurance policy
March is one of the busiest months of the year for car insurance renewals, and new research from Gocompare.com has revealed that 8.7 million (31%) UK drivers allowed their car insurer to automatically extend their policy for another year the last time they received their renewal.
Nearly two million pet owners could face animal custody battles
We all know that Brits love their pets, but just how deep is their love for their furry friends?