Insurance
Nation of square eyes
Brits now spend more time per day staring at screens (11.8 hours) than sleeping (7.3 hours), due to the explosive growth of tablet computers, smartphones and e-readers, according to new research.
Impact of volcanic ash event on Ageas travel insurance policies
Following major travel disruption resulting from the volcanic ash incident, Ageas advises customers with a policy start date prior to 23 May 2011, who also booked their trip prior to 23 May 2011, will be covered as per their policy terms and conditions.
Travel cover for ash cloud disruption varies widely, says Defaqto
As a result of the recent Icelandic volcanic eruption, many people who are intending to travel over the coming days face potential flight and holiday cancellation. At the very least, a large number of holidaymakers are likely to experience flight delays.
Older, wiser and still travelling
Goodtogoinsurance.com, specialist insurer providing travel cover for the over 65s and those with pre-existing conditions, welcomes a report from consumer group Which?, highlighting the lack of affordable insurance for the older traveller.
Volcanic ash cloud flight disruption
With the prospect of volcanic ash disrupting flights into and out of the UK Saga is offering advice to travellers on the steps to take to ensure you're not left stranded or out of pocket.
Volcanic eruption in Iceland
Commenting on the volcanic eruption in Iceland, Bob Atkinson, travel insurance expert at moneysupermarket.com says: "As news of the Icelandic volcano eruption hits, with it brings the same travel uncertainty as we experienced in April 2010.
Bereaved families to get life insurance payments quickly
People will get life insurance payments more quickly after bereavement, as the ABI issues new guidance to insurers cutting the time it takes from four months to just four weeks.
The rise and fall of the uninsured driver
Uninsured drivers are currently rife on our roads, with one in six admitting to the offence, according to research by moneysupermarket.com. As well as being a danger to other drivers, uninsured drivers also add £30 to the cost of a car insurance policy.
Junction drives motor success for Bradford & Bingley brand
One year on since its acquisition of Bradford & Bingley's motor and home insurance business, Junction today reported significant sales growth for both products.
Motorists warned to get insured ahead of crackdown
Motorists are being warned to insure their vehicles ahead of a new crackdown to tackle the menace of uninsured driving.
TV campaign to raise awareness of new law on uninsured drivers
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) has welcomed the television campaign due to be launched by the Motor Insurers' Bureau to tackle uninsured driving.
Insurance red tape - AA Insurance comments
AA Insurance has welcomed the Government's Road Transport 'Red Tape Challenge' launched on Thursday 20th May, which is asking the public to help identify bureaucratic and arcane legislation that could be dropped or simplified.
Britain's pain in the neck culture must be reduced, says the ABI
The ABI has called for a clampdown on the UK’s pain in the neck culture that has made the UK the whiplash capital of Europe. One in every 140 people claim whiplash a year.
UK households leave themselves vulnerable to financial hardship
An estimated 8.5 million UK households could not cope financially if the household's main income was lost, with just a quarter (26%) of the 26 million households in the UK stating they would be financially secure in the long term, according to research by Scottish Widows.
Petplan dog show comes to Bath
Petplan, the UK’s favourite pet insurance provider, is heading to this year’s Bath Canine General Championship Show, which runs from 27 May – 30 May 2011, to launch this year’s Petplan Junior Stakes qualifying round.