Insurance
Mortgage holders taking out home cover through their bank overpay by nearly £90 million
Homebuyers are paying over the odds on their home insurance according to new research from comparethemarket.com.
Burglaries increase by 8% in November
Bonfire night is a great excuse to get out of the house for some family fun, but darker evenings and empty homes present an opportunity for burglars to take advantage of homeowners who let their guard down.
Drivers burn £1.5 billion a year paying monthly for car insurance
Drivers who pay for their car insurance monthly could save £73 a year, or £1.5bn collectively, by switching to a one-off annual payment, new insight by MoneySuperMarket reveals.
Brits willing to pay for the return of ‘priceless’ childhood toys
Toys have been named the most memorable aspect of childhood by one in 10 Brits, while two thirds (64%) admit they'd be willing to cough up the cash if it meant their safe return.
How to beat rising car insurance premiums
According to the latest data from the Association of British Insurers, the average comprehensive car insurance premium currently stands at £434 – a 10% increase on the same period last year.
The rise of the female breadwinner
There are currently 14.53 million women in work in the UK, the joint highest level since records began in 1971.
Keeping it on a tight leash
The number of protection orders in place across England and Wales, specifically related to dogs, increased by nine per cent in the two years from 2013-2015, according to new research from Direct Line Pet Insurance.
Slash the cost of your car insurance with these seven secret industry tricks
With new car registrations soon rolling off forecourts and renewal season in full swing, Gocompare.com Car Insurance is pulling back the curtain to unveil the seven easy ways customers can cut the cost of their cover.
Claws versus clause: things to consider when protecting your pet
A poorly pet can be a pricey pet and without insurance owners could end up with a hefty vet’s bill.
University Challenge - students need insurance cover
Your starter for ten – what is the average value of possessions that students take with them to university? Answer - £3,500.
Motorists see car insurance costs driven through the roof
Car insurance premiums rose by an average of 14 per cent during the second quarter of 2016, compared to the same period a year ago, according to new analysis from MoneySuperMarket.
Burglars seek window of opportunity as temperatures rise
As the great British summer finally arrives, Lloyds Bank Insurance is warning homeowners to be aware of opportunistic burglary through open windows and unlocked doors.
Car insurance myths put motorists at risk
Millions of motorists could be putting themselves at risk of being under insured and unable to claim following an accident or theft, according to new research by high street insurance broker Swinton.
Car premiums start rising again
Car insurance premiums have started to rise again with a small increase in the average quoted premium for an annual comprehensive car insurance policy over the second quarter, according to the AA’s latest benchmark British Insurance Premium Index.
1 in 5 UK holidaymakers have needed medical treatment abroad
Over 1 in 5 (22%) UK holidaymakers have needed to seek medical treatment whilst abroad, new research from Gocompare.com travel insurance has found.