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The over 50s are putting younger Britons to shame when it comes to preparing their homes for winter according to a new survey from Saga Home Insurance.
HSBC add airspace closure cover to travel insurance
HSBC & first direct will make airspace closure cover a standard feature of all their travel insurance policies from 1 December 2010. This follows the two banks' decision to allow claims from travel insurance customers affected by April's volcanic ash cloud, which was in contrast to the majority of insurers.
Rest in peace - if your phone doesn’t ring
Photographs, cigarettes, mobile phones and cuddly toys are just some of the items that we want to take with us to the grave according to new research by Post Office Insurance. However many people could end up without their last request because they haven't made their intentions clear to their families.
Hung-over skiers risk health on the slopes
Thousands of winter sports holidaymakers may be risking their health and safety and potentially invaliding their insurance by hitting the slopes the morning after a night of heavy drinking, when they may still be over the limit.
Barclays offers new and improved travel insurance
Barclays has launched a new and bespoke travel insurance product to customers following its...
Winter weather care tips to keep your pet safe
With parts of the UK being hit with historic low temperatures, and with more snow and ice on the way, it’s worth sparing a thought for our furry friends.
Remain covered in the ‘Big Chill’
With Britain having suffered the earliest widespread November snowfall for seventeen years, and further freezing temperatures and snow expected to continue throughout the UK, it is more crucial than ever to check the small print of your home insurance and motor breakdown policies, warns moneysupermarket.com.
Beware the 12 risks of Christmas
NFU Mutual is urging homeowners to stay safe and check their insurance cover this festive season, by highlighting twelve risks of Christmas and launching a festive version of its online contents calculator.
NFU Mutual issues winter warning for pet owners
As vet's bills continue to rise, NFU Mutual, the UK's leading rural insurer, is advising dog owners not to cut-back on pet insurance this winter and highlights the most costly and unusual canine claims typical at this time of year.
Many over 55s are confused by financial products
Latest research from Age UK Enterprises reveals that 61 percent of over 55s are confused by financial products. Only around one in three (30%) over 55s are confident that all the financial purchases they have made are best for their needs.
£1 million insurance bill for Britain’s TV soaps
A new study reveals that Britain's favourite soaps have racked up over £1 million of damage in the last three years, with Coronation Street the most claim-prone with a whopping £315,620 bill - ten times more than an average street in Manchester.
Average cost of winter sports claims almost £500
The latest analysis of insurewithease.com figures reveals that the average cost of a winter sports claim in 2009/10 was £478, but a Winter Sports Travel Insurance policy could be as little as £32.16 for a whole family.*
Why Brits don’t bother with Critical Illness Cover
New research from Confused.com has revealed the reasons why so few Brits have taken out Critical Illness Cover, which pays out a lump sum if the policyholder develops an illness or condition covered in the policy.
Breakdown - don’t be left shivering about town!
With weather forecasters predicting that the current cold snap may last for some time, new research from The Co-operative Insurance highlights the prevalence of breakdowns and the most common motor maintenance mystifiers.
Give your home a winter MOT
Many parts of the UK are expecting some severe weather in the coming days, particularly Scotland, north east England and Wales, so Halifax Home Insurance is advising homeowners to winter-proof their homes to minimise damage to their property.