Insurance
Travellers warned of increased winter sport medical costs
The cost of medical treatment for winter sports injuries has increased in four out of six of Britain's most popular foreign skiing destinations, according to new analysis from Sainsbury's Bank Travel Insurance.
Sales directors and surgeons speed towards expensive car cover
Sales directors, surgeons and operations directors are most likely to hold a conviction for speeding, according to analysis from MoneySupermarket.
Get paid for not smoking with cashback rewards
Saving money and not smoking are two of the most common New Year's resolutions, and now with PruHealth, the insurer that rewards healthy behaviour, people will be able to do both after the launch of a first-of-its-kind cashback reward for non-smokers and ex-smokers from 1st January 2013.
New Year check: Do you have enough contents insurance?
During the holiday period, the typical household will receive £712 in gifts and new purchases, according to research by Sainsbury's Bank Home Insurance.
Zurich reports record life cover applications
Zurich has reported record levels of customers applying for life assurance ahead of the Gender Directive taking effect on 21 December 2012.
‘Danger day’: Insurer expecting rise in car crashes on Monday 17th December
Monday 17th December is the worst day of the year for car crashes, according to claims data from The Co-operative Insurance.
Brits still confused by sickness benefit entitlement
New research from Zurich shows that the majority of UK adults are unaware of the limited financial support available to them if they become unable to work through illness or disability.
Women’s car insurance premiums begin to rise
With a week to go until the European Court of Justice ruling on gender equality comes into effect, new figures from comparison site Gocompare.com reveal that women's car insurance premiums have started to rise.
Millions to risk home security this Christmas
One in six British households (4.5 million) will be vacant for more than 24 hours over the Christmas period raising concerns over security and safety, according to research from Santander Insurance.
Don't let car thieves put a spanner in your Christmas
M&S Bank is urging motorists to check their car insurance policy before they hit the shops this Christmas, with seasonal shopping trips expected to put the value of vehicle contents at around £263 per trip, which could be put at risk if left in an underinsured car.
Ageas, Vauxhall and ingenie lead the way on telematics insurance
Vauxhall Motors is the first major motor manufacturer to embrace telematics car insurance in a deal with Ageas and ingenie, offering cover for 17 - 25 years olds when they purchase a car from a Vauxhall dealership.
Two out of five jobless 50 to 60-year-olds blame disability
More than two out of five 50 to 60-year-olds who are out of work blame disability or illness for their inability to find a job highlighting the need for products to help protect income, new research from MetLife shows.
Apples - not satsumas in stockings are top temptation for festive thieves
Must have Apple products are likely to fill stockings again this Christmas - but, be warned, they also top the wish list for thieves looking to fill their own swag-bags this season.
Get extra home contents cover this Christmas
As people begin shopping for their loved ones this Christmas, Post Office Home Insurance is ensuring its customers are protected over the festive period with a 10 per cent increase in contents cover during December 2012.
December is the cruellest month
Insurance companies write more life cover policies in January than any other month of the year thanks to customer’s New Year resolution to put their houses in order.