Insurance
Petplan census reveals a nation of 'WACs'
A new breed of mother is sweeping the nation as the average child bearing age rises and marriage declines. Women are turning to pets to hone their parenting skills, creating a phenomenon of pet parenting angst and WACs along the way.
81% of packaged current accounts offer travel insurance
Independent financial research company Defaqto has identified 6 different types of travel related benefits offered by packaged current accounts which may be useful for those planning a summer break.
Keep your car clean for a year with HSBC Car Insurance
Customers who take out a new car insurance policy direct from HSBC can now benefit not only from the best available quote from a panel of insurers, but for a limited period will also receive 12 vouchers for free monthly car washes, courtesy of ARC and IMO.
10 day holiday countdown starts today
Today (14th July 2010) is expected to be one of the most popular shopping days of the summer as parents in England prepare for the family holiday getaway.
Website offers financial protection for travellers
ProtectMyHoliday.com, the leading financial protection website for travellers is successfully meeting the gap in cover recently exposed in the vast majority of travel insurance policies.
Post Office highlights importance of travel insurance
Recent research shows that the number of overseas holidays taken by UK residents in 2009 fell by 14.5 per cent as UK holidaymakers sought ways to cut back holiday costs by either taking a staycation or cutting back on travel costs by taking fewer short breaks, rather spending more time abroad on a single break.
'Staycationers' may still need travel insurance
With almost one-fifth of adults taking a short break in the UK during 2009, according to recent Mintel research, Post Office Travel Insurance is reminding holidaymakers of the need to take out travel insurance even when holidaying in the UK.
Protect your lifestyle, not just your holiday
As the holiday season approaches and Britons rush to get travel insurance to cover them while abroad, Friends Provident is urging people to protect themselves for life, not just while on holiday.
Average age of cars on UK roads increases
Recent research from the Department of Transport has revealed that the average age of vehicles on the road in the UK is increasing. In 2009, cars licensed in the UK had been registered for an average of 7.1 years, compared to 6.6 years in 2003.
Uninsured Brits feel the pain in Spain
Spain is the number one destination for British holidaymakers, making around 17 million trips there every year. And many Brits heading to Spain travel with a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), thinking it is a replacement for buying travel insurance.
Car insurers put price rises into overdrive
Car insurance prices ballooned in the second quarter of 2010, the latest edition of the Confused.com/EMB Car Insurance Price Index (CIPI) has found.
How to cut the cost of motorbike insurance
With over 1 million registered motorcycles in the UK, Brit's love affair with two wheels is at its highest in the summer, as bikers look to hit the open road to enjoy the hot weather.
Festival-goers should check car insurance
As the festival season approaches, Post Office Car Insurance advises travellers to check the terms of their car insurance policy before they travel, and to contact their car insurance provider if they think they will need to change or increase their car insurance cover.
Electric cars spark UK motorists' interest
There has been an increase of interest in electric vehicles following a trial of the cars among UK drivers. During a test-drive involving 250 participants who were asked to try out an electric vehicle; 72 per cent said they would consider using one as their regular car.
Petplan promotes healthy pets for summer
Petplan, the pet insurance provider and leading equine insurer, is attending a number of events this summer to encourage pet owners to keep their pets’ healthy.