07th July 2009
Bikers who are intending to go abroad to ride for their holidays are being urged to ensure they are fully covered on their bike insurance policy according to high street retailer, Swinton.
According to the insurer most insurance policies automatically ...
07th July 2009
Many medical negligence claims could be helped if not for an out dated and crippling NHS system, which punishes doctors for mistakes without encouraging them to learn, a leading doctor has warned.
Dr Robert Hendry, the Medical Protection Society's (MP...
06th July 2009
Homeowners are being advised to secure a mortgage by the end of the year.
Although the level of mortgage repayments has fallen of late, there are signs that the rates are rising, prompting experts to issue the warning. Only last week the price of a tw...
06th July 2009
In a landmark and somewhat ridiculous ruling a school pupil has been awarded £3,500 in compensation after suffering an accident which resulted in him getting a splinter in his finger.
The youngster, who cannot be named for legal reasons, suffered the ...
05th July 2009
A shopper has won a significant sum as a result of a lapse in public care by a major high street retailer.
The shopper has received a tidy sum of almost £30,000 following a fall in a Marks & Spencer store. The lady fell on two grapes and as a result ...
05th June 2009
Variations of life insurance policies are set to be released in order to give customers an even more varied choice in spite of the credit crunch.
Firstly a unique type of insurance is to be launched through ACE Europe Life which will provide policyhold...
05th June 2009
Recent news stories have revealed that nine Iraqi civilians have been awarded almost £1 million in compensation following abuse from British troops; an award that could set an interesting precedent.
This ruling has sparked fears within the industry as...
08th May 2009
The amount of whiplash injuries and as a consequence, whiplash claims, are rising in light of the economic climate.
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) have stated that they receive around 1,200 claims every day. With the average amount paid out ...
17th April 2009
Steps to improve rider safety in the UK and abroad, which will hopefully increase the likely hood of cheaper bike insurance premiums have been highlighted in the news this week.
Firstly it has been noted that illegal riders who do not hold a valid lic...
15th April 2009
As the summer months approach motorbike owners are being warned of the perils of driving during the up coming weeks.
A new campaign has been launched by the government to help educate and ultimately save bike owners skins on the roads, highlighting th...