Insurance
LV= improves Mortgage and Lifestyle Protection
Protection specialist LV= has announced improved flexibility and lower pricing for its Defaqto 5 Star rated Mortgage & Lifestyle Protection (MLP) product, developed as a superior alternative to traditional accident, sickness and unemployment cover.
Route 66 dream driving adventure
Brits would like to ‘get their kicks on Route 66', according to research by travel and car insurance provider swiftcover.com revealing that 40% of people would choose to drive the fabled American coast-to-coast highway as their dream driving adventure.
Wimbledon plus World Cup equal smashing time for UK households
As World Cup Fever and Wimbledon Mania sweep the nation, Halifax Home Insurance anticipates a significant rise in claims for broken windows and accidental breakages.
Home gardens worth £825
Lawnmowers and strimmers, sheds and greenhouses and patio furniture topped the league of most expensive items in the UK's gardens, according to a study by confused.com.
Research reveals increase in health & wellbeing holidays
Recent research has found that nearly a third of UK holidaymakers have been on a health and wellbeing holiday in the last three years. With travellers venturing on health and wellness holidays for holistic treatments, alternative therapies and beauty treatments.
Homeowners set to invest in their properties
Research has revealed that 61 per cent of UK homeowners intend to invest in their property over the next two years. The research shows that loft conversions and conservatories are set to be popular additions in 2010, with figures for such projects up 16 per cent and 32 per cent respectively.
UK travellers prefer to go it alone
According to research carried out by Leger Holidays, half of UK holidaymakers surveyed would to go on holiday alone, regardless of their relationship status. Post Office Travel Insurance recommends that all UK holidaymakers, whether travelling alone or in a group, make sure their trip is covered by a travel insurance policy.
IPT increase will encourage uninsured driving
Increasing Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) in the Budget on Tuesday (22) could lead to a sharp increase in the number of uninsured drivers on Britain's roads, AA Insurance has warned Justine Greening MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury.
Vicious cycle of increasing bike claims
Since 2005 Aviva has seen an alarming 57% increase in the number of bodily injury claims made against motorcyclists. The insurer has also seen motorcycle claims costs increase by 51% in the same period, with the insurer's statistics indicating that this is a consequence of more riders carrying pillion passengers.
How lucky’s your house?
While number seven may be lucky for some and others would avoid 13 at any cost, AXA statistics show where the real luck lies when it comes to the house you live in.
World Cup glory could prove costly for English fans
English football fans dream of following the national team to the World Cup Final. This could be a costly dream though as supporting the team all the way in South Africa this year, should they make it, could set them back over £9,000 - and that's before the cost of any match day tickets!
Pet owners turn to advice line for summertime support
A pet advice line is preparing to deal with calls from dog owners whose pets have been injured or become ill because of summertime hazards, according to M&S Pet Insurance.
Over 50s love a driving gadget
Technology savvy over 50s use driving gadgets to improve their experience behind the wheel, research by Saga Motor Insurance has discovered. Far from being afraid of trying out new gadgets, the baby boomer generation believe they help them to be better drivers.
Dry summer increases subsidence threat to UK homes
As many parts of the UK face drought and climate change means dry conditions are becoming more common, homeowners are advised to be aware of the increased risk of subsidence during the summer months.
Car insurance - the key question
A survey of 5,000 consumers about motor insurance conducted on behalf of independent financial research company Defaqto has found that women motorists are far more concerned about their insurance policy covering the cost of replacing car locks in the event of keys being lost or stolen.