Insurance
Save money on landlord’s insurance
In a bid to beat the January blues, MORE TH>N BUSINESS is kick-starting the new year by asking landlords to challenge them to beat the renewal price of their insurance.
Britain’s unluckiest houses
New research from Confused.com has revealed that 243 is the unluckiest door number in the UK. The price comparison site found that people with the house number 243 have made more claims on their home insurance than those with any other door number, with 45% having made a claim since January 2007.
The best things about ‘life’ are free
Confused.com has revealed that in addition to offering protection to family and loved ones should the worst happen, having a life insurance policy can help with matters in the present, from counselling to tax, moving home to health and fitness.
1 in 4 Brits have never switched and saved
New research by comparison site Gocompare.com has revealed that although 61 per cent of consumers are expecting 2011 to be a very difficult year financially, over 12 million of them have never switched any of the 20 most common financial products including car insurance, home insurance, energy provider, credit card or mortgage lender.
Monthly car insurance doesn’t have to break the bank
With car insurance premiums rising by nearly 40 per cent on average this year, drivers looking to keep car insurance costs manageable may opt for the convenience of monthly instalments; failure to identify the best deals could prove to be costly so shopping around is crucial, according to research by moneysupermarket.com.
Don`t forget contents insurance in rush to beat VAT change
Shoppers purchasing expensive household items to beat the rise in VAT should remember to update their contents insurance, says the ABI.
Sainsbury’s Pet Insurance offers one third off new policies
New Sainsbury's Pet Insurance customers can take advantage of a new customer offer; one third off the cost of their policy. The policy, which provides cover for up to £7,500 per condition for veterinary treatments, is only available to new customers and must be bought online before 28th March 2011.
Introducing MORE TH>N freeman
UK insurer, MORE TH>N, is set to unveil a new advertising campaign on New Year's Day, airing first on ITV, Channel 4, FIVE and ESPN, with more channels showing the adverts in the coming days.
Post Office Travel Insurance to freeze prices
With not only VAT, but also Insurance Premium Tax being increased on 4 January 2011, Post Office Travel Insurance has today announced that it will be freezing the price of its single trip and annual policies until 27 March 2011, giving customers an extra three months to purchase travel insurance at pre-tax increase prices.
Big spenders opt for big night in this New Years Eve
The annual Post Office Home Insurance New Year survey has revealed that the biggest spenders are opting for a big night in this year. The survey showed that those who plan to go out for the evening expect to spend less than those who party at home - by £38 per person.
Kick the habit and save a packet
With Brits across the country pondering their New Year resolutions, moneysupermarket.com reveals those who kick the smoking habit could see a difference in their wallets as well as their health.
Hire car drivers warned to check their insurance
Hire car drivers planning to hire a car in the UK this Christmas are being urged to scrutinise the small print of their excess insurance policies to avoid being caught out if they are planning to drive the car from home.
Insurer warns of cold weather risk of frozen pipes
Thousands of homes and businesses are at risk of significant damage from burst water pipes and tanks warns global insurer RSA and its direct arm MORE TH>N.
Parents concerned about rising trend of ‘Facebook parties'
The cost of teenage parties is hitting UK parents hard with new research showing they are picking up a total bill of £14million as a result of the damage caused at house parties.
If you’re name’s David, it’s all downhill from 50
Insurefor.com, leading travel insurance providers, reveals that if your name is David and you are between 50 and 60 years old, you are more likely to make a claim for a mishap when travelling abroad than anyone else.