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  • Don't be the victim of crime this Xmas
    Tens of thousands of people across the UK will be robbed of their Christmas gifts as burglars prepare to pounce this season, warns Swift-Find.com, the global online valuable property registry. Tens of thousands of people ...
    Tue 29th Nov, 2005
  • Brits lose patience with patients
    Four in 10 Brits believe those who don't look after their health should be penalised. Four in 10 Brits believe those who don't look after their health should be penalised. And of these, as many as a third want penalty ...
    Fri 25th Nov, 2005
  • Swiss Re becomes a wounded Goliath of Reinurance
    Swiss Re is buying GE Insurance, it's weaker competitor, but is in turn being weakened as it's credit rating slips according to Fitch Ratings. Fitch Ratings has placed Swiss Re on Rating Watch Negative and GE Insurance ...
    Mon 21st Nov, 2005
  • Insurance soars in the 60s
    Insurance policies for over 65s travelling abroad reportedly cost more than those for younger tourists. Insurance policies for over 65s travelling abroad reportedly cost more than those for younger tourists.Malcolm Tarling, ...
    Fri 11th Nov, 2005
  • Trusts 'best option for life insurance'
    Life insurance policies written under trust are paid out far quicker than those that are not, new research indicates. Life insurance policies written under trust are paid out far quicker than those that are not, new research ...
    Thu 10th Nov, 2005
  • Hurricane Katrina takes US insurance payouts to record $41bn
    The devastating Hurricane Katrina will cost US insurers an estimated $34.4 billion (£19.7 billion) in insured property losses, according to new figures. The devastating Hurricane Katrina will cost US insurers an estimated ...
    Wed 9th Nov, 2005
  • Avoid underinsurance in December
    British consumers may find themselves underinsured this Christmas as they stock up on expensive festive gifts. British consumers may find themselves underinsured this Christmas as they stock up on expensive festive gifts.Many ...
    Wed 9th Nov, 2005
  • 'Ski rage' plagues one in five piste off Brits
    An estimated one in five Britons has experienced 'ski rage', with many skiers left counting the cost of injuries and accidents on the piste, a new report reveals. An estimated one in five Britons has experienced 'ski rage', ...
    Wed 9th Nov, 2005
  • Value your loft loot or you may be underinsured
    Many Brits are failing to place a realistic value on the older possessions and collectables they have in their homes, a new survey claims. Many Brits are failing to place a realistic value on the older possessions and ...
    Tue 8th Nov, 2005
  • Supermums do around £17407 of unpaid work a year
    Women in Britain are doing an estimated £17,407 worth of 'unpaid' work a year, a new survey claims. Women in Britain are doing an estimated £17,407 worth of 'unpaid' work a year, a new survey claims.The poll reveals that it ...
    Mon 7th Nov, 2005
  • Insurance warning for winter sports enthusiasts
    Skiers and snowboarders are being warned of the financial dangers of not taking out travel insurance. Skiers and snowboarders are being warned of the financial dangers of not taking out travel insurance.Bradford & Bingley and ...
    Fri 4th Nov, 2005
  • Avoid getting caught in Xmas under-insurance trap
    Homeowners are being warned not to inadvertently exceed their contents insurance over the Christmas period. Homeowners are being warned not to inadvertently exceed their contents insurance over the Christmas period.Halifax ...
    Thu 3rd Nov, 2005
  • One in two motorists would Road Run
    Every other motorist would drive away without leaving their details if they damaged an unattended vehicle, a new survey has found. Every other motorist would drive away without leaving their details if they damaged an ...
    Thu 3rd Nov, 2005
  • UK flood victims fear further damage
    Nearly half of UK flood victims fear their property will be at risk again from flooding, according to new research. Nearly half of UK flood victims fear their property will be at risk again from flooding, according to new ...
    Wed 2nd Nov, 2005
  • Motorists admit to driving sins
    The vast majority of UK drivers admit to committing driving sins because they're in a rush to get somewhere, according to a new study. The vast majority of UK drivers admit to committing driving sins because they are in a ...
    Wed 2nd Nov, 2005
  • Protect pets from Guy Fawkes trauma
    Bonfire night is often one of the most traumatic times of the year for pets, Sainsbury's Bank has warned. Bonfire night is often one of the most traumatic times of the year for pets, Sainsbury's Bank has warned.Sainsbury's ...
    Tue 1st Nov, 2005
  • Short-sighted drivers taking road risks
    Almost one in five (18 per cent) short-sighted drivers have taken to the road without wearing their prescription glasses or contact lenses, according to new research. Almost one in five (18 per cent) short-sighted drivers ...
    Tue 1st Nov, 2005