Insurance
Builder-friendly liability insurance
Build Assure, part of the FMB, has announced the launch of its Builder’s Liability Insurance offering, which has been specifically tailored by trade professionals for the Building and Construction sector.
Citroen is first manufacturer to fit insurance ‘black box’ as standard
Citroen is creatively turning to technology to reduce the cost of younger buyers owning and insuring a brand new car by fitting its C1 Connexion special edition with a telematics ‘black box’ as standard.
The rise of the “mobile office” leaves businesses vulnerable
Research among commercial van drivers in the UK has found that modern technology has led to a doubling in the number of small businesses using their vans as a "mobile office" in the last five years.
Motorists waste £2 billion automatically renewing car insurance
British motorists are burning over £2 billion as a nation by staying loyal to their existing car insurance provider. By sticking with an existing provider at renewal time and not shopping around for a better deal, drivers could be throwing away £300 each, says MoneySupermarket.
Car insurance premiums could fall if insurers handle claims directly
UK drivers overwhelmingly want to see the back of the personal injury (PI) ‘compensation culture' that is now costing every motorist an extra £118 on their annual motor insurance premium, reveals Aviva in a new report issued today.
Parents willing to break the law to save on their child’s car insurance
With the average best premium for 17 and 18-year-old's coming in at a staggering £3,205.81 per year, research from Gocompare.com shows that parents would take drastic steps to help their children save money on car insurance.
Value of jewellery claims rise
Jewellery owners who fail to look after precious gems could be left with an expensive hole in their pockets as the value of claims hits a two-year high.
Pipes and plumbing problems cause most home insurance claims
With the big freeze, followed by storms and flooding, causing problems for home owners across the UK, the latest data shows that it's peoples' problem pipework that tops the list of home insurance claims.
Don’t forget - get covered before hitting the slopes
Hiscox, the specialist insurer, is urging an early review of insurance cover as part of prudent preparation for a winter sports holiday.
Young driver insurance that’s all carrot and no stick
A uniquely positive, rewards-driven approach to safe driving has been launched by telematics car insurance provider, Carrot; changing the face of how young drivers interact with their insurance provider, and how they see the benefits of driving safely.
The Co-op launches smartphone app to rate saftey of young drivers
The Co-operative Insurance has launched a free Smartphone app to allow young drivers to find out how safe they are behind the wheel.
Benefit from extra mileage on car and home insurance deals
Motorists and homeowners buying or renewing insurance policies could benefit from a number of top offers currently available through MoneySupermarket.
Crash victims pressured to claim compensation within hours of an accident
Crash victims are being pestered by personal injury lawyers and claims management companies to make a claim for compensation just hours after being involved in a car accident.
Numbers travelling abroad uninsured on the rise
Millions are putting themselves at risk of sky high medical bills, with nearly one in four (24%) travellers holidaying abroad without travel insurance, representing a notable increase from one in five (20%) in 2011.
The Green Deal and your home insurance
As the Government announces long-term loans to homeowners in a bid to make their properties more energy efficient, Jonathan Cracknell, household underwriting manager at Aviva, gives some hints and tips on Green homes and your home insurance cover.