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  • Road casualties falling, but stay insured!
    Increasing numbers of speed cameras, speed bumps, and laws on drink-driving have frustrated drivers over recent years, but statistics show that casualties are falling as a result.   A report released by the Department of ...
    Thu 2nd Feb, 2012
  • Saving on car insurance and motoring costs
    As car insurance stokes up a political storm, motorists have all the more reason to shop around carefully for the best deal.   Car insurance has become the centre of a political wrangle recently. According to the AA, the ...
    Tue 24th Jan, 2012
  • Insurers offer advice as high winds strike
    High winds and stormy conditions are causing problems for travellers and householders across the UK, with Scotland worst affected.   Direct Line insurance reported a significant increase in home insurance claims over the ...
    Wed 4th Jan, 2012
  • Motorists bracing for the cold snap
    With extreme winds and torrential rain hitting the UK after a mild-mannered autumn, consumers are being urged to ensure that they are properly prepared.   Scotland saw winds of more than 150mph last week, and further ...
    Tue 13th Dec, 2011 (5 Comments)
  • Christmas is the time to reassess contents insurance
    Despite one in four UK shoppers planning to spend less on Christmas gifts this year, it remains important to safeguard your home and ensure that you have adequate insurance.   Research commissioned by Churchill Home ...
    Thu 8th Dec, 2011
  • Avoid false sense of security on home damage this winter
    Homeowners have been warned to avoid a false sense of security after research revealed that as many as 19.7 million Brits could be left unprepared for a severe weather snap this winter.   Warmer than average temperatures ...
    Tue 6th Dec, 2011
  • Single-trip travel insurance policies neglect winter sports
    13% of single trip travel insurance policies do not offer any cover for winter sports, accordingly to Defaqto, and where it is offered, the type of cover varies widely between policies.   Consumers planning a winter-sports ...
    Tue 22nd Nov, 2011
  • Travel insurance vital for skiing breaks
    Though the cost of skiing holidays may be rising, travellers are warned to make sure that they have adequate cover.   Carrying an European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), the E-111 replacement, entitles UK nationals to ...
    Tue 15th Nov, 2011 (1 Comment)
  • Families are £15 a week worse off than last year
    The Bank of England governor describes the squeeze as the worst 'in living memory'. Energy bills and insurance costs are once again in the spotlight as it was revealed today that families are an average of £15 per week worse ...
    Wed 26th Oct, 2011
  • Home insurance costs rise to highest levels ever
    Research has shown that the average price of home insurance has risen to its highest ever level. After moderate increases in recent years, the AA British Insurance Premium Index has revealed that combined home and contents ...
    Wed 26th Oct, 2011
  • Travel insurance 'essential for gap years'
    Taking out insurance must be a priority for travellers. An annual insurance policy covering travel to a variety of countries may be an appropriate option for those heading on gap years.John Lawler, operations manager at ...
    Fri 7th Oct, 2011
  • Lifetime coverage 'is best for pet insurance'
    It is a good idea to opt for lifetime cover when buying pet insurance. Owners looking into pet plan insurance should consider lifetime options.This is the advice of animal behaviour consultant at SafePets UK Debbie Connolly, ...
    Wed 5th Oct, 2011
  • Recession 'has made pet insurance market stronger'
    Pet insurance has become more popular recently as people are wary of excessive vets bills. Britain's pet insurance market has gradually become stronger throughout the recession as people recognise the dangers of not ...
    Wed 28th Sep, 2011
  • Drivers urged to check car insurance deal
    Drivers need to make sure their car insurance offers protection against collisions with uninsured motorists, it has been said. Motorists scouring the car insurance market for an attractive policy should make sure any deal ...
    Wed 28th Sep, 2011
  • Research: Owning a dog costs £17k
    Pet insurance is a vital purchase for any animal owner, new research has shown. Pet insurance should be one of the first things on anyone's mind when they get a new furry friend, new research has suggested.According to a ...
    Tue 27th Sep, 2011
  • Expert: Providers can improve car insurance for youngsters
    Providers may have a role to play in making the car insurance market better for younger drivers. Companies in the car insurance sector should take some responsibility in order to lower premiums attached to policies for young ...
    Thu 22nd Sep, 2011
  • Drivers 'can access cost-effective car insurance'
    There are cost-effective car insurance options on the market, an expert believes. People scouring the market for car insurance can benefit from products that are both cheap and well-suited to their individual needs.That is ...
    Wed 21st Sep, 2011
  • Travel insurance offer extended to current account holders
    Nationwide has extended its free travel insurance offer to more of its current account holders. More Nationwide current account holders can now take advantage of their financier's free travel insurance offer, it has ...
    Wed 21st Sep, 2011
  • Travel insurance 'vital for 'grey gappers''
    Older people heading off on a gap year should take out travel insurance. Travel insurance is an essential purchase for any older Britons considering heading off on a gap year in the near future, a specialist has ...
    Tue 20th Sep, 2011
  • Expert: Lifelong pet insurance policies most popular
    Lifelong pet insurance policies are popular products, it has been said. Lifelong pet insurance policies represent the most popular form of cover among animal owners across the UK at present, an expert in the industry has ...
    Mon 19th Sep, 2011
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