Insurance cover prices should be based on level of previous claims
July 5, 2010
The cost of insurance cover for those looking for private medical cover can vary based on a number of factors, and one of the factors is whether the policyholder has made any previous claims on the insurance. In many cases the cost of cover can soar whether the claim was a large one of just [...]
Many consumers have no home insurance cover in place
May 26, 2010
According to a recent study there are many consumers in the UK who are living in homes without having any home insurance in place. Having home insurance is vital for consumers that want to protect themselves against financial losses in relation to their house and the contents within, but a surprising number of people do [...]
Provisional ban on PPI sales announced
May 14, 2010
An announcement has been made by the Competition Commission confirming its provisional ban on the sale of PPI, or Payment Protection Insurance, alongside the majority of credit products, according to recent reports. PPI has been at the centre of controversy for some time following investigations that found it was being widely mis-sold.
PPI was designed to [...]
Specialist insurance deal for learner drivers
May 14, 2010
As many people know all too well taking driving lessons can be an expensive affair, and for those that don’t pass their driving test first time the costs can quickly spiral out of control. Whilst those learning to drive can practise with their parents or loved ones people often shy away from giving them this [...]
FOS prepares for backlash over volcanic cloud insurance
April 22, 2010
A huge number of Brits have suffered extreme disruption over the past week after the erupting volcano from Iceland sent plumes of volcanic dust and debris into the air, which ultimately resulted in British airspace being closed down for a number of days. This meant that no flights could leave the UK or return to [...]
Drivers warned over car hire insurance rip off
April 17, 2010
Many drivers in the UK have a policy whereby if they are involved in an accidents that was not their fault they are entitled to hire a car the cost of which will be recovered from the insurance company of the driver who was at fault in the accident.
However, whilst many people hire a car [...]
Social networking sites could affect home insurance
April 9, 2010
Having adequate home insurance in place is vital for those that want to protect their home and their belongings, but there are a number of things that can affect the cost of insurance premiums as well as the validity of the insurance policy.
According to a recent report the hugely popular variety of social networking sites [...]
Drivers advised on how to save money on insurance
April 9, 2010
With the cost of petrol having soared to record highs and the cost of insurance premiums going up, millions of motorists in the UK are finding it difficult to cope with the cost of running their vehicles, particularly in the current financial climate. Whilst there is little that drivers can do about petrol prices going [...]
Tell your insurance company if you get married
May 12, 2009
Couples who decide to tie the knot and get married are being urged to make sure that they let their vehicle insurance companies know, as otherwise they could end up missing out on a substantial saving on their premiums. According to industry experts couples that get hitched could be in line for a significant saving [...]
Twelve year old boy gets insurance bill for £150
May 12, 2009
A boy aged just twelve years of age has recently been sent a bill for £150 by an insurance company after he was in a collision with a car. Direct Line, the insurance giant, sent the £150 bill to the boy after he was involved in an accident on his bike that also involved a [...]
