Insurance
Men twice as likely as women to crash car due to distractions
Men are twice as likely to be distracted by kissing or reading a newspaper while driving a car than women, new research has shown.
Exaggerated home insurance claims costing homeowners
AXA, UK home insurers, believes exaggerated home insurance claims are costing every home around £13 a year on their home insurance premiums.
Mum and Dad bail out kids on gap years
With many gap year holidaymakers having embarked on their trips in the first quarter of this year, new research out today suggests parents could be receiving a call this month to bail out their kids financially.
38.6 million Brits will take to the road this Easter weekend
Whether the plans are a weekend abroad, spending time with the family or making the most of what your local area has to offer, 77% of Brits will be hitting the roads next weekend, leading to increased traffic and the potential for accidents.
Protect Your Bubble offers free travel insurance for Wills & Kates
Protect Your Bubble, the insurance specialist, today announces a regal special offer for those newlyweds lucky enough to share a first name with the royal couple.
Brits spending £10,339 a year supporting others
British adults spend on average £10,339 a year financially supporting their dependents, according to Scottish Provident's Financial Safety Net Report.
Landlords’ Multi-Property Insurance from Legal & General
Responding to market research and signs of improving confidence among landlords in the buy to let market, Legal & General has launched new household insurance cover, Landlords' Insurance designed to meet their specialist needs.
Over 3m drivers have been in a crash with an uninsured driver
Research from Direct Line and road safety charity Brake has revealed that 3.3 million drivers (one in ten), have been involved in a collision with a driver who was uninsured.
Brits look to escape over Easter Bank Holidays
The late Easter holiday - followed by the Royal Wedding and May Day Bank Holidays - present a rare opportunity for employees to take just three days off work for an 11-day break.
Loyal customers risk picking up the bill for increasing premiums
Lee Griffin, chief operating officer at Gocompare.com, comments on the AA's latest premium index: "The AA's latest insurance premium index once again shows that with average premiums still on the increase comparison sites give consumers the best chance of saving money on their car and home insurance.
Majority of home insurance policies do not offer cover for plants
Now that the clocks have gone back people should check their home contents policy to ensure they have sufficient cover for possessions they are likely to keep outdoors.
Ban referral fees now says ABI as motor premiums rise
Unless action is taken to curb the rising cost of settling personal injury claims, motor insurance premiums will continue to rise, the ABI has warned.
Diamonds are still a girl’s best friend
Sparkly engagement rings are still the most precious pieces of jewellery in UK homes, but they could be worth a lot more than you think - research reveals that the value of gold, silver and gems has risen by over 70% in the past ten years.
Bennetts drives sales uplift with launch of new quote journey
Bennetts, the UK's No.1 for bike insurance, has completed a significant project to overhaul its online quote journey, both for direct customers and those clicking through from a price comparison site. The changes delivered sales rates 72% higher than planned.
Home insurance premium rises less than expected
Both buildings and contents home insurance premiums rose during the first quarter of 2011, according to the AA.