Insurance
OFT refers private motor insurance market to Competition Commission
The OFT has referred the UK's private motor insurance market to the Competition Commission for further investigation amid concerns that the market is not working well for motorists.
Older people still facing age discrimination in car insurance
Age UK research has found that older people still face discrimination when they try to buy car insurance despite a recent agreement intended to protect them.
Drivers unaware of rewards for good driving
The thought of having a telematics device fitted to their car may worry some drivers, and many drivers have not even heard of Telematics technology.
Rain should focus government on home insurance
Storms and heavy rain this week have led to yet more flood alerts, once again putting focus on the apparent lack of progress in talks between the Government and the insurance industry on future provision of insurance for homes in flood-prone areas, says AA Insurance.
Car insurance premiums in reverse gear
Analysis of over 16 million car insurance quotes over the past year through MoneySupermarket has shown car insurance prices have fallen by 10.6 per cent, with average premiums now standing at £478.
Women - Beat the clock and make your dreams come true
Are you a woman? Then your time is running out! Confused.com urges women to take out life insurance cover now, before costs go up on the 21st December.
Gap between male and female car insurance premiums is 41%
Three months before the EU enforced equalisation of male and female insurance premiums comes into effect, a major new tracking study reveals that the difference between male and female car insurance premiums is currently 41 per cent with male drivers paying on average £315 more for their insurance than female motorists.
There she blows! Water woes cost homeowners
Almost half of Saga Home Insurance customers say that their biggest concerns in the home are fire (24%) and burglary (23%).
Trade union insurance
If you’re a trade union member, you may qualify for cheaper insurance through your union’s affiliated partner.
PruProtect offers Income Protection Cover for NHS doctors
In keeping with its trend of tailoring products to meet customer needs, the UK's most innovative protection provider has enhanced its Income Protection Cover for NHS doctors.
Your insurance premium could rocket if you tinker with your car
Adding alloy wheels or modifying your car with the latest accessories could dramatically increase the cost of your car insurance premium, according to research by MoneySupermarket.
Hard pressed students need to swot up on cover
Cash strapped students preparing to start university should check their contents insurance options advises MoneySupermarket.
Don't take off uninsured
According to a survey by ABTA 20% of all holidaymakers travel uninsured, putting themselves at risk of high medical bills if they fall ill or have an accident abroad.
Motorists burn £404 each on automatic car insurance renewals
British motorists are throwing away £404 each or over £3.1 billion as a nation, by automatically renewing their car insurance policy with an existing provider rather than scouring the market for a better deal at renewal time, says MoneySupermarket.
Bank Holiday botchers could face big bills for their dodgy DIY
While householders across the UK dust off their toolboxes this August Bank Holiday, Halifax Home Insurance urges them to check they are adequately covered to avoid unexpected bills.