Insurance
Enjoy festival fever but watch for crime in the crowds
Over three million people are primed to don their wellies, pack up their tents and head to one of the 500 festivals being held in the UK alone this summer. But with the crowds comes the risk of crime.
insurethebox enters car insurance market
The launch of insurethebox is set to change the face of car insurance for many consumers who want to reduce the price of their premiums, says moneysupermarket.com.
Caribbean tourists urged to check insurance this hurricane season
Tourists holidaying in the Caribbean during the hurricane season should make sure they have the necessary financial protection before heading to the sun, warns M&S Money.
Summer cyclists urged to check insurance cover
As we approach National Bike Week (19-27th June), a new survey by M&S Money has revealed that over a quarter (27%) of cyclists have had at least one bicycle stolen in the last two years.
Footie fans to watch World Cup from the comfort of their sofa
World Cup fever is set to sweep the nation's living rooms this summer, with 93 per cent of World Cup watchers planning to catch some, or all of the action from the comfort of their armchairs - according to the Post Office World Cup Spending Report.
Summer savings from Tesco Bank
Tesco Bank has launched its latest Summer offers across its products:
England football fans fly the flag this summer
Over a fifth (22%) of England fans will add a St George's flag to the family car this month to show their support to the team in South Africa, according to a new survey by M&S Car Insurance.
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.
100 days worth of free home insurance with Nationwide
Nationwide Building Society has launched a new Home Insurance offer. If customers take out Nationwide Buildings and Contents cover at the same time, and by 5 September 2010, they will get 100 days worth of free insurance.
PruProtect launches new health cover
On 12 June 2010 PruProtect launches its new Health Cover & Health Cover Optimiser products to the UK market providing consumers with an innovative solution to meeting their health and protection needs and intermediaries with the opportunity to grow their business by providing easier access to private medical insurance (PMI).
Some family travel insurance policies do not cover children
A report by independent financial research company Defaqto calls into question whether insurance policy definitions of ‘family' are up to date. Defaqto urges parents to check the detail of their travel insurance policies this summer to ensure they have adequate cover for their children.
Churchill Insurance warns football fans to avoid a TV drama
Retailers and manufacturers are making the most of the forthcoming World Cup with offers on new television sets.
Increase in travel insurance policies
The tenuous state of the economy, belt tightening by consumers, rising unemployment and the lower foreign exchange value of the Pound have all combined to reduce overseas travel and demand for travel insurance policies according to a report by independent financial research company Defaqto.
Watch your windows in the World Cup
With the England footballers just days away from action, homeowners are being warned to watch out for wannabe Wayne Rooneys in their own back yard.
Scottish Provident reprices life cover
Scottish Provident, one of the UK's leading protection providers revealed that it paid out 97% of life cover claims in 2009 and also announced extensive repricing to its life cover rates. The changes are effective from Monday 7 June.