Insurance worry for 200k flood risk homes after 2013
The Association of British Insurers estimates that as many as 200,000 UK homes could find themselves uninsurable after 2013 when the government agreement with insurance industry which safeguards...
View ArticleExaggerated home insurance claims on the increase
The number of British policyholders exaggerating home insurance claims is on the rise. A recent study found that in 2011, Brits exaggerating the severity of a claim on their home insurance policy...
View ArticleHome insurance survey shows Brits cause £700 million of damage while drunk
A recent study by insurance provider, More Than, has found that as a nation over the course of two years, we cause £700 million of damage to our homes as a result of being drunk. A third of us have...
View ArticleHigh insurance costs potentially deterring young people from taking jobs
The high cost of insurance for young drivers is potentially putting some off taking a job, one eminent MP suggested recently. The Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons, Nigel Evans, said that many...
View ArticleCar insurance tops poll of most searched keywords in January
Car insurance came out as the most searched keyword for web enquiries during January, according to the quarterly report from research provider Greenlight. The statics revealed that 1.9 million searches...
View ArticleInsurance hike for first time speeding offenders
Recent research has discovered that insurers are looking to clamp down on first time offenders of minor driving offences such as speeding and using a mobile phone behind the wheel by imposes an...
View ArticleCar insurance comparison site records the questionable fashion choices of...
According to a recent survey of 2,000 drivers conducted by the price comparison website, Confused.com, many Brits admit to getting behind the wheel wearing slippers and high heels, while many revealed...
View ArticleBe wary of DIY disasters over Easter Bank holiday
Over the coming Easter Bank Holiday weekend it’s estimated that a third of Brits will attempt some kind of DIY or home improvement task in their property. However home insurers are urging those with...
View ArticleConsumer Watchdog uncovers travel insurance loophole
Consumer watchdog, Which? have uncovered a travel insurance loophole which could leave travellers without adequate cover when they jet off on their summer holiday this year. A little known clause which...
View ArticleGet a car insurance quote in seconds thanks to new text service from...
Car insurance customers in a hurry can now obtain a quote in seconds thanks to a brand new SMS text service offered by leading insurance price comparison website, Confused.com. The insurance aggregator...
View ArticleWorst area for uninsured drivers revealed
The area of the UK where uninsured drivers are most prevalent has been revealed as West Yorkshire as 17 of the most problematic postcodes in the country for drivers with no insurance are situated in...
View ArticleValley Center leader accused of life insurance foul play
Daniel Perez, the man who led a commune at Valley Center compound in Texas, has been accused of foul play in dealing with his members’ life insurance policies. Perez, who is facing trial for the death...
View ArticleConfused.com launches improved motorbike insurance service
In an effort to improve its services, Confused.com has collaborated with web designers Vast Visibility to offer an increased choice in motorbike insurance policies for its customers. Offering an extra...
View ArticleHeavy rainfall may lead UK insurance providers to boost insurance premiums
Flooding across several parts of the country could result in big claims, leading insurance providers to consider increasing their insurance premiums, analysts revealed on Tuesday. UK insurers, who risk...
View ArticleNationwide unveil two home insurance products
Good news for those looking for home insurance deals. Nationwide has unveiled two new home insurance products offering customers the ability to choose their covers according to their personal...
View ArticleKiwi and Oz insurance premiums on global high while international markets on...
New Zealand and Australia have witnessed an increase in their insurance premiums which is well above the global average in 2011, reported global reinsurer Swiss Re. Despite a decrease in profitability,...
View ArticleAviva to chop up to 15 divisions in major restructure
Insurance giant Aviva are set to announce a string of austerity measures on Thursday that could see 10 to 15 divisions shut down or be sold, amid an overhaul of the business being led by interim...
View ArticlePersonal injury claims at record high while car insurance on the rise
According to a new report, there has been an increase of 18% in personal injury claims from 2010 to 2011, despite a decline of 11% in the number of accidents. A study by The Institute and Faculty of...
View ArticleIndia’s ‘womb removal insurance scam’ hits headlines worldwide
The Indian state of Chhattisgarh has discovered incidents where doctors have conducted unnecessary ‘womb removal’ procedures on patients in order to make insurance claims. Recent reports suggest that...
View ArticleScams and whiplash claims drive UK car insurance premiums higher
The cost of car insurance in the UK has rocketed to an average of more than £1000 a year, according to a recent study by the AA. The car insurance market is struggling with some providers hiking their...
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