Insurance

Petplan donates £500 to local RSPCA branch
The RSPCA, Halifax & Huddersfield District Branch has won a valuable £500 donation from the UK’s favourite pet insurance provider, Petplan.

Cheryl Cole highlights malaria risk
News that Cheryl Cole is being treated for malaria after a trip to Tanzania should be a cautionary tale for holidaymakers who may be travelling to high risk areas, such as Africa, Asia, the Middle East and areas of Central and South America.
Crimestoppers! Hartlepool tops burglary reduction figures
Hartlepool has seen the biggest reduction in burglaries across England and Wales since 2002, according to research by Yorkshire Bank Home Insurance.
Aviva expands cover to increase presence in technology sector
Aviva has made a number of changes to its commercial combined policies to better meet the needs of customers within the technology sector.
One stop cover for SMEs from RSA
Leading global insurer RSA has launched a new multi-cover Small Business Combined (SBC) product.
RSA introduces new yacht insurance policy
Leading Marine insurer RSA announces the launch of a new specialist Yacht Alliance policy. Underwritten by RSA, the new policy is designed for yachts with a value between £205,000 (€250,000) and £12.5m (€15 million) for private pleasure, skippered charter, corporate entertainment and use by sailing schools.
Long-haul travel insurance sales surge
British holidaymakers are getting more adventurous in their travelling habits - almost one in four travel insurance policies sold by swiftcover.com are for long-haul destinations, compared with one in five just five years ago, the company has revealed.
Fortis confirms purchase of Kwik-Fit Insurance Services
Fortis (Insurance, UK) and Kwik-Fit GB Limited have agreed, subject to regulatory approval, on the sale of Kwik-Fit Insurance Services to Fortis for the sum of GBP 215 million. The transaction is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2010.
Have you got your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)?
Whether in another Member State for a business trip, short break or studying abroad, the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) can help save time, hassle and money if you fall ill or suffer an injury while abroad.
Budgeting for health
A new health cash plan, designed to provide cash back on the most frequently claimed health costs, has been launched by Engage Mutual.
Confused.com launches caravan cover comparison
In response to a surge in caravan sales during the recession and international travel chaos prompting to people to stay close to home, Confused.com is pleased to announce its new product offering, having launched a comparison tool for touring and static caravans that mirrors its motor and home insurance products.

Allianz sponsors Brass Day at National Festival of Music for Youth
The UK’s leading musical insurance provider, Allianz Musical Insurance has announced its sponsorship of Brass Day at the National Festival of Music for Youth.

Generous donation helps homeless pets in Northiam
The Blue Cross animal charity is celebrating receiving a £500 donation towards the care of homeless pets in Northiam. The Blue Cross animal adoption centre at St Francis Fields has been chosen as the lucky winner of a monthly charity prize draw by Petplan, the UK’s favourite pet insurance provider, and a cheque was presented last week by Petplan Business Developer, Marilyn Lloyd.

Petplan show open to North West dog lovers
At this year’s Blackpool Dog Show, which runs from 25th – 27th June, Petplan the UK’s favourite pet insurance provider is making the show more accessible to dog lovers in North West region.
Legal & General offers pay as you go indexation
Legal & General will now offer indexation on family and income protection products on a ‘pay as you go' basis. Indexation ensures that a policyholder's sum assured keeps pace with inflation, helping to maintain its value in real terms.