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  • Zurich ups maximum life insurance age
    Zurich UK Life announced yesterday (April 28th) its intention to enhance its mortgage and family protection cover package. Zurich UK Life announced yesterday (April 28th) its intention to enhance its mortgage and family ...
    Thu 29th Apr, 2010
  • Defaqto: 24% of all SME cover policies available online
    New research has revealed that almost one-quarter of all small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) annual insurance polices are now available online. New research has revealed that almost one-quarter of all small and ...
    Thu 29th Apr, 2010
  • Consumers left confused over travel insurance cover after volcanic ash saga
    The recent volcanic ash fiasco caused uproar for many people, in an array of circumstances. Those that followed the news around the volcanic ash cloud would have see that it caused massive disruption to travellers, after a ...
    Wed 28th Apr, 2010 (1 Comment)
  • Drivers urged to take care over bank holiday
    May Day bank holiday trips should be covered by car insurance, says M&S. Marks & Spencer (M&S) is urging drivers to plan their May Day bank holiday trips in advance to ensure a stress and accident-free journey. ...
    Wed 28th Apr, 2010
  • Pet insurance 'important in National Pet Month'
    Simple pet insurance plans can be the key to cheaply keeping animals healthy, according to M&S. As National Pet Month (April 3rd to May 3rd) draws to a close, Marks & Spencer (M&S) is offering top tips on animal ...
    Wed 28th Apr, 2010
  • Over 100,000 crashed cars 'returning to roads every year'
    More than 100,000 written-off vehicles returned to Britain's roads last year as people look to save money on motoring. More than 100,000 written-off vehicles returned to Britain's roads last year as people look to save money ...
    Wed 28th Apr, 2010
  • Investing in home insurance 'key to protect against damage'
    New research has shown that up to £590 million worth of damage is inflicted on British homes by tradesmen every year. New research has shown that up to £590 million worth of damage is inflicted on British homes by ...
    Wed 28th Apr, 2010
  • AA: Car insurance premium increases halt in 2010
    The average car insurance premium quote has decreased by 3.2 per cent in 2010, according to the AA New figures from the AA reveal that hikes in car insurance seen throughout 2009 came to an unexpected end in the first quarter ...
    Fri 23rd Apr, 2010
  • 'One-third of houses paying too much for car insurance'
    Swiftcover has found that almost one-third of UK households with more than one car are paying over-the-odds for their car insurance. New research has found that nearly one-third of all UK households with more than one car ...
    Fri 23rd Apr, 2010
  • Aviva 'spent £118m on critical illness claims in 2009'
    Aviva paid out over 90 per cent of all life insurance claims in 2009, it has reported today. Aviva has announced today (April 22nd) that it paid out around £118 million to customers with critical illness claims ...
    Thu 22nd Apr, 2010
  • Barclays offers 'goodwill' payouts for stranded customers
    Customers stuck abroad due to the volcano ash cloud are to be offered special provisions by Barclays. Barclays is offering special provisions for its customers stranded abroad due to the international flights chaos caused by ...
    Wed 21st Apr, 2010
  • '2.8 million' victims of distraction burglaries in last 5 years
    Sainsbury's Home Insurance has found that 2.8 million UK households have been victim to a distraction burglary in the last five years. Nearly three million UK households have encountered distraction burglars or bogus callers ...
    Wed 21st Apr, 2010
  • Stranded travellers 'will be covered' by travel insurance
    Swiftcover is to aid its customers stuck due to the travel chaos caused by the Icelandic volcano. Customers will be covered by their Swiftcover travel insurance policy if their plans have been affected by the volcano ash ...
    Wed 21st Apr, 2010
  • Iceland volcano leads to confusion over travel insurance policies
    Travellers affected by the volcanic ash that spread after an active volcano erupted in the south of Iceland face insurance confusion when their holiday plans were ruined due to grounded flights across the whole of the UK. ...
    Fri 16th Apr, 2010 (4 Comments)
  • Volcanic ash 'highlights need for travel insurance'
    Holidaymakers have been reminded of the need to buy travel insurance the moment they book a flight or vacation. The Icelandic volcanic ash eruption should serve as a reminder to Britons for the need to have travel ...
    Fri 16th Apr, 2010 (9 Comments)
  • Holidaymakers 'urged to get travel insurance'
    Holidaymakers are being advised that cutting back on travel insurance may prove to be "an expensive mistake" should they be a victim of theft while on vacation. The case for investing in single trip travel cover may ...
    Fri 16th Apr, 2010
  • Consumers warned against making fraudulent home insurance claims
    Despite the impact the recession may be having on their finances, consumers should not be tempted to attempt making a fraudulent home insurance claim. Britons have been reminded of the dangers of making a false home insurance ...
    Wed 14th Apr, 2010
  • Football fans advised to invest in travel insurance before travelling to World Cup
    England fans are being urged by one company to take out travel insurance before heading to South Africa for this year's World Cup. Football fans planning on heading to this year's World Cup have been reminded by AXA of the ...
    Mon 12th Apr, 2010
  • Rise in car theft claims following household burglaries
    An increasing number of motor insurance claims are being filed due to burglars swiping car keys after robbing a home. Car insurance claims are increasingly being filed following instances of vehicle theft after a household ...
    Fri 9th Apr, 2010
  • Car insurance costs 'on the up'
    Rising motoring costs are being driven by increases in car insurance premiums, according to new research. Car insurance costs have surged over recent months.This is among the findings of a recent Sainsbury's study noting that ...
    Wed 7th Apr, 2010