Insurers should be upfront about last year’s premiums, says Which?
Wednesday 26th February 2014
Consumer watchdog, Which?, has launched a new campaign calling on insurance companies to show last year’s premium alongside renewal quotes, so consumers can find the best deal possible......
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Key insurance claims dates throughout the year
Wednesday 22nd January 2014
After researching 10 years’ of insurance claims, Aviva has revealed the key times of the year when people should take extra care in their homes and cars......Read more...
Reporting phones lost or stolen can save money
Friday 13th December 2013
At this time of year consumers can be particularly vulnerable to mobile phone theft, with opportunist thieves preying on distracted shoppers or partygoers......Read more...
Neglecting insurance can be costly for winter skiers
Wednesday 4th December 2013
As Brits embark on winter breaks to snowier climes this season, research from Aviva shows that 15% of winter sports-goers don’t take out the appropriate insurance cover for winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding or tobogganing......Read more...
British entrepreneurs thriving in the face of adversity
Friday 8th November 2013
The British entrepreneurial spirit is thriving with millions of people now running businesses from their own home, according to new research by LV= Broker......Read more...
Over 70% of young adults don’t have insurance cover for their most prized possession
Wednesday 16th October 2013
Legal & General’s new “UK Today: Best City to be Young” Report has identified that 73% don’t have insurance cover for their phone and 89% don’t have insurance cover to protect their laptop or tablet......Read more...
Young holiday makers defrauding travel insurance
Friday 14th June 2013
Nearly one in ten (7%) of 18 to 34 year old holiday makers admit to having inflated a claim on their travel insurance policy or making a travel insurance claim up all together......Read more...
Home insurance premiums tumble
Wednesday 5th June 2013
The cost of home insurance premiums continues to fall year-on-year, according to analysis of over 3......Read more...
Numbers travelling abroad uninsured on rise
Friday 15th February 2013
Millions are putting themselves at risk of sky high medical bills, with nearly one in four (24%) travellers holidaying abroad without travel insurance, representing a notable increase from one in five (20%) in 2011......Read more...
PPI claims to generate £20m for CMCs
Wednesday 13th February 2013
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has paid out almost £136million in mis-sold PPI claims since 2008, with more than £89million going through claims management companies......Read more...
1 in 5 Brits have never switched and saved
Wednesday 16th January 2013
Research by Gocompare.com has revealed that although 64% of Brits are expecting 2013 to be a very difficult year for them financially, over 9......Read more...
Make sure you are covered for Christmas
Friday 14th December 2012
With Christmas just around the corner and many homes soon to be full of gifts, decorations and holiday supplies, now is a good time to review your home insurance policy and ensure you're fully covered......Read more...
'Gender has never mattered less' say experts
Wednesday 28th November 2012
A report published by Confused.com and researched by The Future Laboratory has revealed: * Almost three-quarters of the population are in favour of blurring the boundaries of sexual identity from birth; * Nine out of ten (94%) people in the UK believe that a person's gender should not affect how they are treated in society......Read more...
Insurance fraud is £1bn a year industry
Friday 14th September 2012
Every week a staggering 2670 fraudulent insurance claims worth £19million are being uncovered as insurers intensify their crackdown on insurance cheats according to an ABI report on insurance fraud......Read more...
Product differentiation could help HNW home insurance market
Wednesday 5th September 2012
According to independent financial research company Defaqto, growing competition in the High Net Worth (HNW) home insurance market is eroding the dominance of intermediaries in this sector......Read more...
EU Ruling to Increase Car Insurance Premiums for Women Drivers
Friday 17th August 2012
The EU has ruled that charging men for their policies amounts to a form of prejudice. This is despite the fact that men are statistically more likely to have a crash......Read more...
The AA Predict Rise In Insurance Costs
Friday 3rd August 2012
The AA have released a survey showing that the average cost of car insurance has risen over the last 3 months, although some insurers were actually cutting prices to attract customers......Read more...
Car Insurance Discounts for those who have owned their vehicle for 4 years
Thursday 2nd August 2012
Adrian Flux Insurance Services have started a new trend by offering major discounts on motor insurance for those customers who have owned their vehicle for more than 4 years......Read more...
