UK motorists are leaving belongings worth around a staggering £1.6billion in their cars, often on show, making them an easy target for would-be thieves. Sunglasses, clothes and sat navs top the list of the most common items left at risk in vehicles according to research by global insurer Zurich. The survey found more than half [...]
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Rising petrol prices will push 1 in 5 drivers off the road
An independent survey amongst over 1,000 motorists carried out by car insurance provider Hastings Direct has revealed the extent to which motorists are changing their driving habits due to the rising cost of motoring. At the turn of the century petrol prices were about 77p per litre – they have nearly doubled in just 11 [...]
AA calls on Government to act on floods
Simon Douglas, director of broker AA Insurance, said: “Flood protection is a national priority, yet many people in flood-prone areas may find their homes difficult to insure from later this year. “People want the government to take decisive action now, to ensure that their homes are protected. “But that’s not happening with the Environment Agency’s [...]
Home premiums steadily rising
Home insurance premiums continue their steady upward trend, according to the latest benchmark AA British Insurance Premium Index. The Shoparound index, which is an average of the cheapest three premium quotes returned from a range of insurers for each ‘customer’ in a nationwide basket of risks, show that the average quote for annual buildings, contents [...]
1.6 million drivers at risk of £1,000 fine
Sainsbury’s car insurance has revealed that over 1.6 million drivers could be at risk of a £1,000 fine because the photo card on their driving licence has expired. In addition, almost 3 million drivers must renew their photo by the end of 2012 yet many are not aware of this. Sainsbury’s car insurance is encouraging [...]
The thieves’ wishlist
iPads and iPhones top the list of the burglar’s most-wanted items to steal this Christmas, followed by watches and jewellery. Former burglar and now security expert Michael Fraser lists the items that are more likely to be stolen this Christmas. 1. iPads, iPhones: These are number one on the thief’s list this Christmas. You can [...]
Brits stay financially confused
New research from Gocompare.com has found that when it comes to matters of life and debt, UK consumers find it very difficult to tell the difference between fact and fiction. For example, 44 per cent of Brits believe that life insurance policies do not pay out for suicide and 18 per cent believe that [...]
The Personal Finance Awards winners announced
The winners of the Personal Finance Awards 2011/12 have been announced at a London reception. Nationwide Building Society won best overall personal finance product provider, while there were also multiple wins for Natwest, Aviva and Halifax. The winners were decided based on a poll of readers of The Money Pages and What Mortgage websites, followed [...]
Poisoned pets cost millions in vets’ bills
Over-indulged cats and dogs are costing UK owners a total of £21.6 million each year in extra vets’ bills. Research by The Co-operative Group has found that pet owners could be literally killing their pets with kindness by feeding them harmful treats such as chocolate, fat trimmings and leftovers that are high in sugar and [...]
Winter weather damage to homes tops £600 million
Home insurance claims as a result of weather damage during the winter have doubled over the past three years, according to M&S Money. The total cost of damage is now over £600 million a year. Insurance may be invalid if homeowners don’t carry out preparations for winter weather and the research from M&S suggests that [...]
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