Christmas car park stress
December 20, 2006
According to online insurance provider Swiftcover.com, two thirds of drivers get stressed out even before they hit the shops by the hassle of parking. Blood starts to boil as people battle for the best parking spaces – no doubt trying to avoid a long trek back to the car while burdened with shopping bags.
‘Tis the season to be careful
December 13, 2006
Christmas is a time of fun, frolic and festivities, but it’s also a time to pay a bit more attention to our belongings than usual. That’s because it’s a time when the burglars are out in force and many insurers report increased claims for lost Christmas presents during the season.
Turning up the heat on insurance hotspots
December 12, 2006
How much does your home insurance cost? Well, hang on to your hat. It might be worth moving, as recent research from moneysupermarket.com has shown a 391 per cent difference between the most and least expensive insurance areas.
Be secure this Christmas
December 9, 2006
Now that the festive season is in full swing, a word of caution is issued from Barclays - remember it is not just Santa who visits our homes at this time of year.
Unlucky day for insurance
December 4, 2006
If you avoid walking under ladders, cross the street to avoid a black cat and panic if you break a mirror, then you are probably also superstitious about Friday the 13th, which has been associated with mishaps and accidents since Biblical times
Face the music with download insurance
November 28, 2006
Even in Napster’s heyday, no one could have predicted that downloading music would become as common as it has – yet downloading has become one of the most favoured ways of getting hold of new music. There’s even a download chart now. But what happens if your computer crashes and you lose all your downloads?
Your Home Or Your Life? Insurance Surprises
November 20, 2006
Bright Gray, the specialist protection arm of Royal London, has released research showing that UK consumers thing they should insure their lives, home contents and mortgage payments, in that order.
Travel insurance: don’t drink and ski
November 15, 2006
As Christmas approaches, we’ll soon be seeing the inevitable Christmas drink driving campaign, with hard hitting adverts reminding us of this sensible policy. But many people may not consider this when heading off for a winter break.
Insure Your Pet On A Budget
November 8, 2006
Although we’re a nation of animal lovers, with 15 million dogs and cats insured, 78 per cent of us have not insured our pets. That’s according to research published by insurer More Th>n. One of the reasons for this is the cost of cover, but the insurer has launched a policy that hopes to put pet insurance in everyone’s reach.
Remember your home security this bonfire night
October 27, 2006
Think of Bonfire Night and you conjure up happy memories of fireworks and fun, but you’re not likely to be the only one thinking gleefully of Bonfire Night festivities. It seems many burglars take advantage of the celebrations to sneak in and grab a few unattended items


