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London postcodes dominate UK burglary claim hotspots

London is the UK’s burglary claims capital, home to 16 of the top 20 hotspots, according to MoneySuperMarket’s annual Burglary Claims Tracker.

How to get cheaper pet insurance

How to get cheaper pet insurance

If you’ve tried to buy pet insurance in recent years, then you’ll already know how much of a complicated process it can be.

Speedy Brits drive their way to motoring convictions

Two thirds of Brits with driving convictions are guilty of speeding - and are living with the financial consequences, according to research from MoneySuperMarket.

263 billion life insurance black hole as British breadwinners go without cover

One in four British breadwinners with dependents (26 per cent) have no life insurance, according to new research from MoneySuperMarket.

Generation rent have 'I'll risk it' attitude with contents insurance

More than four million rented households around the country have been left woefully exposed to theft and damage by not taking out a contents insurance policy, according to research by comparethemarket.com.

Why is it important to insure your farming equipment?

It is extremely important to ensure your farming equipment is fully insured as you are essentially insuring your entire livelihood.

Why the health and wellbeing of your pet is important

Why the health and wellbeing of your pet is important

Britain is renowned as a nation of animal lovers, cherishing its pets as much as any other member of the family. But our affection for all creatures great and small goes far beyond the home.

Burglars turning to next generation technology

Mobile phones and tablets are the most in-demand items for burglars according to new claims analysis carried out by Direct Line Home Insurance and Direct Validation Services.

Aviva creates guide to help business understand cost of underinsurance

Aviva has launched a guide to help businesses understand the cost implications of not having the right amount of insurance and explain some of the times in the life of a business when the insurance needs might have changed and need reviewing.

Direct Line launches Guaranteed Hire Car cover as standard

Direct Line Car Insurance has launched its Guaranteed Hire Car cover as standard within its comprehensive car insurance policy, meaning all existing and new customers are entitled to a new standard hatchback sized vehicle from a hire car company.

Police seize 27,688 cars because they aren’t insured

New analysis by Churchill Car Insurance reveals at least 27,688 cars have been seized by UK police forces in 2015 because the vehicle was uninsured.

Auto-renewal trap could cost 5.8m motorists up to £1.2bn a year

As peak insurance renewal season approaches – research reveals that 18% of drivers allow their car insurance to auto-renew without checking other quotes.

British travellers left exposed by lack of awareness of the cost of belongings

British travellers are underestimating the value of their holiday belongings, leaving a significant number of insurance policies invalid.

Autumn is peak season for home insurance burglary claims

Analysis by MoneySuperMarket reveals the highest rate of insurance claims for burglaries happen between September and November, with the number of claims 10 per cent higher than in spring, when they are at their lowest.

Drivers need to be uber careful before charging for lifts

Drivers offering lift-shares are only permitted to ask passengers for a contribution towards fuel and other running costs.