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11th September 2009
Gender-specific car insurance does not give added benefits according to non-specialist insurers. They maintain that companies like Sheilas Wheels are simply innovative advertising campaigns targeted at female drivers. Craig Martin from Norwich Union says ... Read >
Author: michael challiner18th July 2009
If you need the convenience a car provides but are never-the-less a low mileage driver, then a "pay as you drive" insurance policy might suit you down to the ground - and it will save you money enroute!
Pay as you drive policies were introduced some ye... Read >
Author: michael challiner16th July 2009
Insurance companies are returning to a previous role as lenders to soothe Britain's property debt famine and turn dealmaking hopes to reality, in moves that may break the banks' stranglehold on big-ticket property deals. Banks took the market during the ... Read >
Author: tugsearch06th July 2009
According to research conducted by the UK's biggest insurer the period between May 23th and 25th has been identified as the most dangerous time of the year for motorcyclists. Recent claims data reveals that there is a staggering 50 per cent increase in mo... Read >
Author: Ruth22nd June 2009
Policies such as those for life insurance are forgotten about by a higher number of people than we might expect. This is because such policies are long term, sometimes 20 years or more, and holders can often move house or simply lose their documents durin... Read >
Author: MarkeD27th March 2009
Tradesmen are being urged to take on the best possible steps to ensure that their working environment is safe and secure for themselves and their customers.
As part of its 2009 Simply Safety campaign, Norwich Union is urging tradesmen to use safer ways... Read >
Author: Arti27th March 2009
As the recession leaves more Brits cutting back on life insurance, a number of insurers have been offering Brits various deals as a bid to attract potential customers.
Some of the deals, such as fitness offers, encourage people to live a healthier life... Read >
Author: Arti10th March 2009
One of the U.K"s largest insurance companies says it does not believe what is put on some policy applications. Therefore, it is now giving customers an opportunity to come clean about their lifestyle and also their state of health. This is before any clai... Read >
Author: bzblogged10th March 2009
A grandmother’s campaign to have the original terms of her life insurance contract with Norwich Union kept is a case study in endurance and defiance. Although she paid a cost her triumph was worth the price.
In a battle that could easily have gone th... Read >
Author: Musa09th March 2009
Researchers studied the driving skills of 40 volunteers, who followed a virtual car in a driving simulator, which was programmed to brake at random.
Each of the volunteers performed the task four times: without distractions…… whilst using a handhel... Read >
Author: michael challiner05th March 2009
The expected rise in redundancies has made insurers consider the withdrawal of unemployment insurance policies from their portfolios. A policyholder, who is made redundant, will receive an income from unemployment insurance cover. Hopefully this will be ... Read >
Author: michael challiner25th February 2009
Critical Illness Cover (CIC) pays you the lump sum insured, which is tax-free, if you are diagnosed with a life-threatening illness which renders you incapable of working.
People are living longer with conditions which might have been a death sentence... Read >
Author: michael challiner25th February 2009
A worrying fact is that a quarter of children are classed as overweight before they are old enough to start school. That figure is one in three by the time they enter secondary school at the age of 11.
Obesity can be related to a range of health prob... Read >
Author: michael challiner24th February 2009
Whenever you apply for insurance it is always tempting to stretch the truth a little.
You only smoke occasionally, so for these purposes, no, you do not smoke. You only enjoy the odd glass of wine; the beer does not count, does it?
One of the U.K’s... Read >
Author: michael challiner20th February 2009
Critical Illness Cover (CIC) will pay you a tax-free lump sum following diagnosis of a life- threatening condition.
However CIC is becoming more expensive, as the number of claims increases and advances in medical science introduce a range of new treatme... Read >
Author: michael challiner17th January 2009
It's a fact: skiing and snowboarding holidays carry with them significantly higher risks than beach holidays or city breaks - which explains why insurers offer separate policies for winter sport getaways. Yet despite the obvious risks, countless Brits con... Read >
Author: Harvey McEwan16th January 2009
There are already a large number, and more appearing all the time, of comparison websites available where you can look and compare quotes for motor insurance. Tescocompare.com, Confused.com and Gocompare.com are considered in the top three comparison sit... Read >
Author: michael challiner16th January 2009
Insurers are being very hard on motorists who are caught and prosecuted for using their phones whilst driving by increasing premiums by up to 30%.
Churchill, Alliance and Leicester, Norwich Union, Allianz and Zurich are all now asking drivers if they hav... Read >
Author: michael challiner16th January 2009
Norwich Union has introduced some attractive policies for 17-29 year olds to help them with their No-claims bonuses. "We offer a rapid bonus scheme. Basically, you insure the car in a block of nine months, at the end of which you are credited with a full ... Read >
Author: michael challiner29th December 2008
Funding for UK university
students is a contentious issue at the moment with many hoping fora reversion to the grant system of the past, and others believing that loans are the best wayforward. As it stands, student funding for most will probably still c... Read >
Author: MarkeD17th December 2008
The threat of piracy is the storm that disrupts every insurer’s calm waters. Heavily armed pirates capturing cargo vessels and hijacking cruise ships and asking for huge ransoms is an insurer's worst nightmare.
With the recent failed attack on the Am... Read >
Author: Catherine White12th December 2008
Some people think that insuring the contents of their home is not worth the money, but could they afford to replace all their personal items if they were lost or destroyed?
Depending upon the level of cover purchased, home contents insurance provides c... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton01st December 2008
Much has been written about critical illness (CI) products over the past couple of years. This has highlighted both negatives and positives about the complicated type of insurance cover.
Research has shown there is a lack of trust in some of claim proc... Read >
Author: michael challiner01st December 2008
Here is a question for you.......
Have you ever walked into an estate agents when looking at buying a house and been jumped upon with the question “What are you doing about your mortgage?”This gets mentioned to you even before they have asked what ... Read >
27th November 2008
If you live in a flood prone area, there is a good chance that you will not be able to obtain relevant home insurance or may be charged extremely high premiums. This may be frustrating for the few who live in no danger but are located near houses that are... Read >
Author: barryloughran@live.co.uk24th November 2008
Most critical illness insurance policies automatically insure your children but with a lower level of benefits than the main policyholders cover. But don’t under-estimate this cover as it is invaluable, especially if your child becomes critically ill an... Read >
Author: michael challiner01st October 2008
It can be a daunting affair getting your car insurance in order so a bit of advice can make it a lot easier to handle. Below are a few tips on how you can get your car insurance sorted with as little hassle as possible:
Where should I look for my car ... Read >
Author: Gill15th September 2008
If you are in a family, have a spouse or otherwise have dependents who need you to be around, term life insurance does need looking at. In the worst case, should you pass away - the bolt of lightning strikes - you would want people to be protected, and mo... Read >
Author: George Carr04th September 2008
Kath Jukes, a policyholder at LV=, was mixed up in an shuntSynonyms where her car was declared a engrave-off.
Kath Jukes, a policyholder at LV=, was tortuous in an designSynonyms where her car was stated a put pen to paper-off. She had waged more than ... Read >
Author: Yayo22nd July 2008
The UK insurance industry has found itself in a situation where it has had to make almost 3,000 job cuts in the face of the ever-worsening credit crunch. Although the banks and most other financial services seemed to be taking the brunt of job losses, the... Read >
Author: Hadassah22nd July 2008
Studies have indicated that a large number of the British population consider their mobile phones to be more important than having life insurance.
It appears as though the technological security provided by a mobile phone is deemed a more valid protec... Read >
Author: Hadassah21st July 2008
Insurance companies have warned customers about the dangers of lying on their insurance application forms. It has come to light that millions of people are in danger of having their life insurance policies cancelled due to lying about the status of their ... Read >
Author: Elfy Anders16th July 2008
Finding car insurance to meet your needs can be time consuming due to the high number of products available on the market. The car insurance industry is saturated with companies keen to sell their insurance products and beat the opposition.
In order t... Read >
Author: Danielle Fletcher15th July 2008
Life insurance is as scary as it is necessary, but what happens when you are forced to pay double the premium for your policy? Double stuff Oreos, double cheese burger, double the money…
Obesity increases your likeliness of heart disease, diabetes an... Read >
Author: Matt Wellock14th July 2008
A leading headmaster has spoke out against the compensation culture and said that children should be allowed to take risks or they would become more likely to hurt themselves. The headmaster, Mr Hughes-D’Aeth’s, logic is that the rise in compensation ... Read >
Author: Danielle Fletcher08th July 2008
Personal injury solicitors and insurance giant Norwich Union is shedding more than 350 jobs in the city as part of a massive overhaul of its business. The company is cutting 359 positions at its Pynes Hill office - leaving just 54 posts. The shock move al... Read >
Author: Sofia Abasolo30th May 2008
It has been reported that some travel insurance policies are not offering cover for baggage lost by customers flying out of Heathrow's Terminal 5. Thousands of items of luggage have been lost and delayed in the recent turmoil, and the British Airways' web... Read >
Author: Sofia Abasolo22nd May 2008
Norwich Union customers last month found out that they would receive a slice of a £2.3 billion bonus as part of their with-profits life insurance policy.
The insurer revealed that 1.1 million of its customers would receive £1,900 and share holders wi... Read >
Author: Linsey Summers20th May 2008
Customers of some insurers, who have had their cars written-off, report they have got less money than they expected.
Kath Jukes, a policyholder at LV=, was involved in an accident where her car was declared a write-off. She had paid more than £7,000 f... Read >
Author: Linsey Summers15th May 2008
Millions of people have put their life insurance at risk because they lied about their health status. They face the possibility of having their life insurance and critical illness policies cancelled.
People cover up being a smoker or a healthy drinker... Read >
Author: Drew Swainston15th May 2008
The major bank has admitted that a computer disk containing the life insurance details of nearly 400,000 customers has been lost. The disk went missing at some stage during courier transportation between a HSBC office and the office of reinsurers Swiss ... Read >
Author: Sarah Othman09th May 2008
Norwich Union has announced that it has already changed its policy on insurance claims after the guidelines published recently by the industry’s umbrella body. The numerous refusals from insurers to pay out on policies after it came to light that cu... Read >
Author: Jemma09th May 2008
A new “fat tax” is being introduced by insurers to punish the obese. The cost of seriously overweight customers will be up to 50% higher when taking out new life insurance policies, the threshold at which the higher rate begins is also going to be l... Read >
Author: Jemma01st May 2008
Recently, many of the UK's leading insurance companies announced reduced annual bonuses for With Profit Endowment policy holders, yet another blow for homeowners who took out endowments during the 1980s and 1990s, as they will now see increased shortfalls... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell30th April 2008
Norwich Union has announced that it has already changed its policy on insurance claims after the guidelines published recently by the industry’s umbrella body. The numerous refusals from insurers to pay out on policies after it came to light that custom... Read >
Author: Jemma28th April 2008
A new “fat tax” is being introduced by insurers to punish the obese. The cost of seriously overweight customers will be up to 50% higher when taking out new life insurance policies, the threshold at which the higher rate begins is also going to be low... Read >
Author: Dyson Broome26th February 2008
Over the course of a year, a smoker with a 20 a-day habit spends £1900 on cigarettes. Kicking the habit is therefore quite a money-saver. The financial incentive to quit is for many more of a motivator than the health benefits associated with leading a c... Read >
Author: Nick Cox12th February 2008
Whether you have a Ford or a Nissan, if you are a van owner, then you ought to get your van insured. But the high premium rates might have disappointed you or you think you can not afford it. If you agree to this, then here is a bit of good news for you. ... Read >
Author: Smith James25th January 2008
The majority of insurance quotes are based on the assumption that you will be driving more than 6000 miles a year. However, if you do not use your car that regularly, then chances are you won’t be racking up this much mileage a year.
If this is the ... Read >
Author: Liam Gerken22nd January 2008
The concept of ‘pay-as-you-go’ has been a mainstay of the communications industry for many years. A person who rarely uses a mobile phone or the internet can benefit from only paying for the amount of calls/texts or downloads they make without the has... Read >
Author: LuckySeven22nd January 2008
Car insurance premiums are astronomically high at the moment, most drivers are paying out over £800 on annual premiums, and these are sensible safe motors not the boy racer-mobiles we see on the road these days.
It would sure help us all if the insure... Read >
Author: Andy Adams14th November 2007
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) estimates that one in three Britons are without any form of life insurance, and of those that do have cover a further one in three may be under-insured. However, those headline figures don’t show the full pictur... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan30th October 2007
Over the decades the world’s economy has had its fair share of financial crises. The past few months have seen these come to a head. The problems began when mortgage lenders in the US lent billions of dollars in the form of mortgages to less than credit... Read >
Author: Liam Gerken19th October 2007
If you have a "with profits" pension, or are being advised to invest in one - read on urgently.A survey by Money Management, an established personal finance magazine, has once again highlighted the sinking payouts to many investors from well known investm... Read >
Author: Ray Prince08th October 2007
It�s a market obsessed with making short-term returns. As a result, the past decade of what is perceived as �regeneration� has been dominated by speculative investor bulk-buying, killing off any chance of creating vibrant communities resulting in a ... Read >
Author: clickthrough27th July 2007
Driving contains several of safety measures which requires its presence every time one drives. Lacking the concentration and concern take one to meet accident on road. The accident could be minor and even in some case very severe. And having an insurance ... Read >
Author: Allan29th June 2007
With the impending public smoking ban looming over your heads, it may give you that nagging feeling that it may just be time to quit. Imagine being segregated to small secluded smoking areas; you’d start to feel just a little victimised. This is perha... Read >
Author: Chris Rowlands01st April 2007
Buying a secondhand /used car is one of those things that we all do at some point in our lives. The problem is that it usually quite a big investment and it can be a bit tricky knowing what you're letting yourself in for. Hail the Car Data Check!
So wh... Read >
Author: Felixjhb21st December 2006
Recent research undertaken by the insurance firm Norwich Union suggests that consumers in Britain need to be more thorough when filling out forms for life insurance in order to avoid claims being rejected. According to Norwich Union, British consumers a... Read >
Author: martymac19th December 2006
A Christmas tree surrounded with all the presents is a cheerful sight, especially to the sneak thief. Do not let a burglar ruin your festivities, Tony Roberts offers advice on preventing thieves ruining your celebrations
Do not make your home an easy ... Read >
Author: tony roberts26th September 2006
The ABI (Association of British Insurers) represents the collective interests of the UK's insurance industry. The Association speaks out on issues of common interest; helps to inform and participate in debates on public policy issues; and also acts as an ... Read >
Author: Alison White24th July 2006
10th July 2006
At a time when many UK families are getting excited about their forthcoming holiday Norwich Union has compiled a list of destinations most likely to cause problems. The list is based upon Norwich Union's extensive claims database.
The... Read >
Author: Dave Kearsley24th July 2006
At a time when many UK families are getting excited about their forthcoming holiday Norwich Union has compiled a list of destinations most likely to cause problems. The list is based upon Norwich Union's extensive claims database.
The report highlighte... Read >
Author: Dave Kearsley25th April 2006
http://www.moneyeverything.com can help you get the best cheap secured loans as well as unsecured loans in the United Kingdom. Cheap loans can be used for lots of different things like purchasing a home, building your business, buying a car, for other spe... Read >
Author: russell hughes02nd November 2005
The advent of the internet has opened up the possibility of cheaper life insurance for all.
In years gone by, if you were considering life insurance you would probably have invited an insurance salesman from your favourite insurance company to meet yo... Read >
Author: michael challiner
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