Insurance
Extreme weather leads to 391% increase in home insurance claims
As forecasters predict cold weather will return (with some parts of the country already experiencing snow flurries) Age UK Enterprises publishes claims data associated with last months cold snap.
Benefits of single v joint life insurance policies
It's widely reported that January is the most popular month for divorce, with couples putting the festive season behind them and making a clean start in the New Year.
‘Home Hermits' - Brits to spend record time indoors this January
The findings from Halifax Home Insurance reveal more than a third (39 per cent) of Brits will be staying-in more than usual this month, mainly because they don't have the cash to go out (58 per cent) or are trying to save money (47 per cent).
Car insurance comparison tool which pays you for using it
Quidco, UK cashback and voucher code site, has launched its own car insurance comparison tool Quidco Compare. The service will enable users to find the cheapest policy for their needs and earn cashback when taking out the insurance.
Keep excess-ive home premiums under control in 2011
Opting for higher excesses for cheaper premiums may be a false economy, warns moneysupermarket.com
Aviva motor business with Swinton doubles year on year
Aviva has successfully rolled out its personal lines pricing to Swinton Insurance branches nationwide, more than doubling sales for its private motor product year-on-year.
Brits underestimate home contents value
Parago Home launches its new home contents management tool today, in a bid to reduce the staggering number of Brits (90%) who are unable to make accurate home contents insurance claims in the event of a flood, fire or theft.
LV= extends 5% income protection discount
Leading income protection provider LV= is extending its offer of a 5% discount on its income protection product until 14 February 2011.
Ex-smokers missing out on lower life insurance premiums
Around 3.3 million ex-smokers in the UK are collectively paying £316 million more a year on life insurance premiums than they need to because they haven't informed their policy provider they have quit, according to new research by Sainsbury's Life Insurance.
Drivers must shop around for car insurance
Lee Griffin, business development director of leading insurance comparison website Gocompare.com, comments on the AA's premium index: "Looking at the findings of the latest AA insurance index two things stand out.
Cost of buildings cover reaches record high
The AA's latest benchmark British Insurance Premium Index shows that the cost of home insurance rose sharply over the last three months of 2010, as insurers become increasingly concerned with growing numbers of weather-related claims.
Car insurance continues to rise steeply
There is little sign of a let-up in car insurance premiums a further 6.4%, or £51, was added to the typical Shoparound premium recorded by the AA's benchmark British Insurance Premium Index, during the fourth quarter of last year.
Hastings Direct to create 150 new jobs
Bexhill-based insurance broker Hastings Direct continues to grow and has announced that 150 new posts will be created in 2011. The first 60 of these posts will be recruited in January 2011 as the company needs enthusiastic, outgoing and reliable new staff with good telephone voices from the Bexhill, Hastings, Eastbourne, Brighton and Hove areas for an immediate start.
swiftcover.com backs ABI motor research
Robin Reames, claims director at swiftcover.com commented on the Association of British Insurers (ABI) research into motorists providing incorrect information when applying for car insurance, and the knock-on effect it has on premiums.
Don't let bowel cancer affect your holiday plans
In support of Beating Bowel Cancer’s ‘Be Loud Be Clear’ campaign, leading specialist travel insurance provider, goodtogoinsurance.com, is highlighting the importance of appropriate travel insurance for those suffering from bowel cancer.