Insurance
Is your cash at home covered for theft?
Independent financial research company Defaqto suggests that, with the onset of dark wintry evenings heralding an increase in burglaries, it is worth checking that your contents insurance policy provides adequate cover for cash you have at home.
Homeowners warned to protect their properties
With gales of over 45mph predicted across much of the UK on Thursday and Friday, Aviva is advising homeowners to take basic precautions to protect themselves and their property.
Going without a daily coffee is more than my life is worth
New research from Confused.com has revealed that only four in ten adults have life insurance, with 30% of people claiming that they don't have it because they can't afford it.
Personal finance overhaul
It can be a struggle at the best of times to manage our household finances, but with a current poor economic situation and pay freezes to boot, it’s even more difficult.
Householders urged to prepare for storm season
As we approach the stormiest months of the year, M&S Money is urging householders to make sure they have sufficient home insurance cover to provide financial assistance in the event of storm damage.
Drivers would lie to guarantee insurance payout
Over a third of motorists will cheat their car insurer by making a fraudulent claim to ensure a successful car insurance payout, research from moneysupermarket.com can reveal.
Pushchair ‘black market’ worth £60 million
Sales of top-of-the-range buggies have risen by 40 per cent as parents compete to buy the latest, most sophisticated models. A high re-sale value makes these items a prime target for opportunist thieves.
Post Office favourite for Foreign Exchange and Travel Insurance
The UK public has once again named the Post Office as its favourite travel insurance and foreign exchange provider at this year’s prestigious British Travel Awards.
Asthma sufferers at risk on skiing holidays?
Asthma sufferers could find themselves at risk on their winter skiing holiday if they have not declared their condition when buying travel insurance.
Sainsbury’s Pet Insurance sees rising trend in handbag dogs
As demand for small pedigree dogs, made all the more popular by celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Kate Beckinsale, Alexandra Burke and Geri Halliwell, increases, Sainsbury's Pet Insurance warns of the importance of having adequate insurance for these pets to cover the cost of veterinary bills.
November’s Friday rush-hour is UK’s biggest crash-hour
Road users are more likely to have an accident during a Friday evening rush hour in November than at any other time during the year.
Motorists worry about car crime
Despite incidents of car crime consistently falling over the last five years, a large majority of motorists are still worried about their car being stolen or broken into.
Make sure your Bonfire Night doesn’t go up in flames
With Bonfire Night nearly upon us, The Co-operative Insurance offers its top tips to ensure that Guy Fawkes celebrations do not go up in smoke.
Prevention is key in Mouth Cancer Action Month
This November is Mouth Cancer Action Month, which is organised by the British Dental Health Foundation. It says that 5,000 people are diagnosed with mouth cancer every year and 2,000 unfortunately die from it, which is one death every five hours.
Britain - A nation of uninsured drivers
Uninsured drivers are rife on our roads, according to research by moneysupermarket.com.