Insurance
Insurance company says no? How to challenge a car insurance write off
The Financial Ombudsman regularly deals with complaints from people who believe that their insurer has not properly valued their car after it has been damaged to the extent that its insurer decides it is a ‘write-off’ and uneconomical to repair.
‘Paws for thought’: Avoid SAD pets this winter
With winter firmly set in, the tail-wagging companionship of a loyal dog or addictive purr of a feline friend is just the ticket to lighten the mood, making those dark cold nights all the more bearable.
Car premiums jump £35 over three months
Quotes for car insurance jumped by 5.8% over the last quarter of 2016 according to the AA’s latest benchmark British Insurance Premium Index.
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.