Insurance

Home insurance industry on knife-edge

The home insurance industry is in good shape but faces a number of challenges and a period of transition, concludes a report by Defaqto.

Affordable travel insurance for breast cancer sufferers

With one in nine women likely to suffer from breast cancer at some point in their lives*, specialist travel insurer goodtogoinsurance.com wants to make sure the cost of suitable travel insurance does not hold them back from exploring the world.

Tips for homeowners as clocks go back

As the clocks go back on Sunday October 31st, the cover of darkness can prove all too tempting for the opportunist thief. Halifax Home Insurance recommends homeowners take steps to make life more difficult for the would-be burglar.

UK holidaymakers enjoy benefits of ‘staycations’

VisitEngland research* has revealed that the trend for UK holidaymakers taking a ‘staycation’ appears to be remaining strong, resulting in almost nine out of 10 (87 per cent) accommodation providers in England reporting they were satisfied with accommodation levels during the 2010 summer season.

Increased numbers of UK holidaymakers booking online

According to the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index, the online travel sector grew by 18 per cent year-on-year, also recording the biggest increase for over two years in 2010.

Families team up to split half term holiday costs

2009 was the year of the ‘stay-cation’ and 2010 looks set to be the year of the ‘share-cation’ with budget-stretched families sharing their holidays with friends and relations.

Higher fuel prices drive down car usage

Two thirds of Brits have been forced to change their driving habits because of higher fuel prices, according to a poll by moneysupermarket.com.

Triple trouble as ‘worst claims days’ fall in one week

Darker nights and Halloween horrors usually herald a more risky time for homeowners - put them together and you could have a rather more hazardous mix.

Why budget autumn sun could cost families thousands

Leading online travel insurer, insurewithease.com is warning families of the risk they take travelling without insurance this half-term. Many parents looking to head off for some Autumn sun on a budget may well head to Euro-free-zones such as Turkey or Egypt this half term.

Brits with no boiler cover could be left out in the cold

As the British weather stretches out the last few scraps of sunshine, many households will inevitably be reaching for the thermostat this weekend as the temperature drops and the autumn/winter chill sets in.

Brits baffled by benefits from the welfare state

Nearly 40 million Britons are unclear of what kind of financial support they would receive from the Government in the event they or a family member were diagnosed with a serious illness, suffered a bereavement or a disability, according to Scottish Provident's Financial Safety Net report.