Insurance
Cutting back on car cover? Don’t get stung by a ‘scorpion' insurer
Your Cover, the new online-only insurance offering from Allianz, is asking the 1 in 10 motorists who intend to cut back on their car insurance cover in 2011 to check and see if they can keep the same level of cover AND save money!
Bupa excels in customer satisfaction league table
Bupa has been ranked one of Britain's top three companies for customer service in the UK, in a survey of 26,000 consumers.
Simplyhealth named best health insurance provider
Simplyhealth has been named best health insurance provider at the Consumer Moneyfacts Awards 2011 after being voted for by consumers.
More holidays to be protected under ATOL
People booking a holiday abroad are set to benefit from a clearer more extensive protection scheme after the Government confirmed it would press ahead with reforms to ATOL (Air Travel Organisers' Licensing).
2011 - The year of the house swap
‘House swapping' as an alternative to the traditional holiday is set to rocket this year - according to new research.
Don't take a gamble on the slopes this half term
As the countdown starts for half-term breaks, many families will be planning to hit the slopes. But leading online ski insurance provider, insurewithease.com, is warning about the financial and emotional risks, if skiers don’t get the right travel cover.
Life cover for over 50s launched by AA Financial Services
The AA has launched a new low-cost life insurance policy for those aged 50 and over, adding to its award-winning life insurance range.
Leaving your car running unattended could invalidate your insurance
As another cold snap approaches, swiftcover.com warns that more than 2,000 car thefts happen each year as a result of motorists walking away from their cars while they warm up on cold mornings - equating to £12.7 million in losses.
Hastings Direct car insurance awarded extra Defaqto Star
Leading independent broker, Hastings Direct has just been awarded an additional star by Defaqto for its car insurance products.
Rising cost of ‘Space Invaders’
More than 4.9 million homeowners have been left counting the cost of house guests who overstayed their welcome to the tune of £66 million in the last year.
Get five star treatment with RIAS home insurance
RIAS Home Insurance, from the over 50s specialist insurance provider, has received the top 5 Star Rating from independent and impartial financial research company Defaqto, highlighting an excellent level of features.
Delaying car insurance renewals can cost you money
New analysis by moneysupermarket.com has found that British motorists who delayed renewing their car insurance until the last minute in 2010 cost themselves 44 pence for every day they failed to renew as prices rocketed by a massive 31 per cent last year.
Advice for UK travellers to Egypt and Tunisia
Just a few weeks ago, both Egypt and Tunisia offered the perfect getaway for Brits looking for affordable winter sun. But recent civil unrest in both countries may now be causing concern for some holidaymakers.
Direct Line launches new premium insurance
Direct Line has announced the launch of Direct Line Select Insurance. The products are specifically designed for consumers who need higher levels of cover than standard insurance policies typically provide.
New international private medical insurance provider
Now Health International launches as the newest international private medical insurance (IPMI) provider in the sector. The company enters the market with a suite of products able to satisfy the full spectrum of client needs and a market-leading service to brokers and planholders.