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24th September 2009
It is a great shock to suddenly lose an income, in the current economic climate this is happening more and more frequently. Employees can take steps to protect themselves though. Your first line of defence will be your redundancy money, any pay in lieu of... Read >
Author: michael challiner04th September 2009
Utility Warehouse do not advertise on comparison websites.
The Observer, on Sunday 30 August, tells us that the OFT are to investigate the tactics of price comparison websites, amidst allegations of "dubious advertising and confusing prices" The articl... Read >
Author: Mlm Marketing UK17th August 2009
If you change anything on your car that can affect its safety, or performance, or the odds of it being vandalised or stolen, then you must tell your insurer. This can even apply to fitting new alloy wheels, built in entertainment systems or satellite navi... Read >
Author: michael challiner07th July 2009
After the two previous summers, being the wettest we've had in the country since records began; the Met Office has predicted that we are in for a scorcher this year.
With the soaring temperatures and less rainfall forecast, Halifax Home Insurance is re... Read >
Author: Ruth02nd July 2009
By the end of this month some of the country's largest high street banks will cease selling single premium Payment Protection Insurance known as PPI because of continuing pressure from the City Regulator. Payment protection Insurance is generally sold to ... Read >
Author: michael challiner22nd 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: MarkeD20th June 2009
UK's insurance industry is bustling, as reputable companies like virgin money consistently land new subscribers. Each company boasts of more than a few attractive offers, having wide coverages at affordable rates. Getting insurance is clearly not a prob... Read >
Author: MrFinance05th June 2009
A home insurance company has revealed that consumer home policy purchasing has dropped, as property owners are instead, opting for no-claim discount protection as the credit crunch grips its financial cruelty on the nation.
Therefore, in order to save ... Read >
Author: catherine04th June 2009
Prevention is always better than cure, whatever the situation. Being aware of the most common reasons behind home insurance claims in the United Kingdom can help you to safeguard your own living quarters against these costly culprits.
Taking care to... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell01st June 2009
A home insurance company has revealed that consumer home policy purchasing has dropped, as property owners are instead, opting for no-claim discount protection as the credit crunch grips its financial cruelty on the nation.
Therefore, in order to save ... Read >
Author: catherine26th March 2009
With the recent economic meltdown, the insurance industry has become the subject of news reports and articles all over the world as the US government offers more and more bailout capital to fledgling companies. As I write this (2nd March 2009), AIG, incl... Read >
Author: MarkeD13th March 2009
When the extensively refurbished Lansdowne Road re-opens next year, the 50,000 all seater stadium will have a new name: The Aviva Stadium. February 2009 saw the announcement made to the Irish media that the British Insurance giant Hibernian Aviva had sign... Read >
Author: Mairead Foley17th February 2009
Every time you sign up for a mortgage, secured loan, credit card or personal loan you will be offered insurance. This type of policy is called Payment Protection Insurance or PPI. The basic sell is that your payments will be made should you be unfortunate... Read >
Author: michael challiner05th February 2009
Research from the AA has revealed that young male drivers are often paying twice as much for their car insurance premiums compared to those for young female drivers.
A study of pricing trends has shown that car insurance for young males has dramatic... Read >
Author: Rochelle02nd February 2009
Little green men have been blamed for the destruction of a wind turbine in Lincolnshire last week, but what would happen if a UFO had crashed into some ones home instead? This question was raised to see if a home insurance policy would cover such an event... Read >
Author: Catherine White01st February 2009
A new proposal by the government to met out fines to uninsured drivers has been welcomed by the insurance industry as a positive step, which will help both the insurer's and law-abiding drivers who end up paying extra in premiums because of the uninsured.... Read >
Author: Darell Joyce01st February 2009
A new proposal by the government to mete out fines to uninsured drivers has been welcomed by the insurance industry as a positive step, which will help both the insurer's and law-abiding drivers who end up paying extra in premiums because of the uninsured... Read >
Author: Darell Joyce16th January 2009
According to the AA’s British Insurance Premium Index, the average car insurance policy has risen from £594 - £629 over the last year. The reasons for this are that cars are safer now and therefore more people survive accidents even though they may s... Read >
Author: michael challiner16th January 2009
If you are fed up with paying costly insurance premiums and want to find out how to cut your bill, receiving maximum cover at minimum cost, this checklist will help you to save money.
The first thing to do if your insurance premium is too high is to ch... Read >
Author: michael challiner16th January 2009
New insurance company, Salaam Halal Insurance, is the first to be compliant with Islamic Law as well as provide the usual services that the many conventional insurance companies do today. To be Islamic compliant means that they must not use the revenue t... Read >
Author: michael challiner13th January 2009
Drivers are being warned not to cut down on the cost of their car insurance when it comes to purchasing or renewing their policy.
The credit crunch has meant that many people have been worrying about their finances and to try and save money, many peopl... Read >
Author: Gill09th January 2009
As the economy moves into recesssion, often a new baby might be a drain on many family's household budgets - but not in Britain it would seem with ever more families taking an overseas holiday within weeks of the new arrival.
A survey undertaken by a B... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer12th December 2008
One huge problem currently faced by motorists is the cost of motoring. With fuel prices hitting the roof, maintain a vehicle has become an uphill task. In particular, the credit crunch interjected to further hike the prices of all essentials, including ca... Read >
Author: Musa Aliyu10th November 2008
Motorists are being warned not to cut down on their car insurance when it comes to purchasing or renewing their policy.
The credit crunch has meant that many people have been left to worry about their finances and in an attempt to save money has seen ma... Read >
Author: Gill09th September 2008
Law-abiding motorists throughout the UK are being hit with inflated car insurance premiums because of the growing number of motorists trying to get away with driving without insurance.
Such is the claim of Graeme Trudgill, the technical and corporate a... Read >
Author: ARouse09th September 2008
It’s that time of year again when thousands of winter sports fans flock to ski resorts all over Europe in order to catch the end of the ski season.
However, there are some people who continue to travel overseas for their skiing breaks but without the... Read >
Author: Gill02nd September 2008
Having a new baby might be a drain on many family's household budgets - but not enough in Britain it would seem with ever more families taking an overseas holiday within weeks of their new arrival.
A survey undertaken by a British insurance company rev... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer20th August 2008
Car insurers have started rewriting the English language. The dictionary definition of comprehensive is 'something that includes all or much'. But insurers have been gradually stripping out sections from their policies, leaving drivers with cover that is ... Read >
Author: Christian Ward12th August 2008
With both the credit crunch and food prices starting to bite, it’s a relief that when it comes to financial products such as insurance, the news is a bit better. According to recent research, home and car insurance prices have stalled rather unexpectedl... Read >
Author: Christian Ward18th July 2008
Research into insurance comparison websites has shown potential for "serious customer detriment" and an FSA review revealed some disturbing shortcomings. Are you better off using an insurance broker?
In recent years there has been rapid growth in the n... Read >
Author: PGreen09th May 2008
Home cover is the second most important insurance for consumers, it comes just behind car insurance which is a legal requirement.
This is according to Graeme Trudgill, the British Insurance Broker’s Association (Biba)’s corporate affairs executive,... Read >
Author: Jemma09th May 2008
The recent popularity of price comparison sites has led to a city watchdog planning to review the regulation of these sites, particularly insurance comparison sites to ensure consumers are not buying products that are unsuitable for their needs.
... Read >
Author: Jemma09th May 2008
A new insurance business which is tailored to fit Islamic beliefs is being launches by outsourcing giant Capita, best known for managing London’s congestion charge and collecting the BBC television license fee.
Capita will work with British Islamic... Read >
Author: Jemma08th May 2008
A new insurance business which is tailored to fit Islamic beliefs is being launches by outsourcing giant Capita, best known for managing London’s congestion charge and collecting the BBC television license fee.
Capita will work with British Islamic I... Read >
Author: Jemma08th May 2008
Home cover is the second most important insurance for consumers, it comes just behind car insurance which is a legal requirement.
Home cover is the second most important insurance for consumers, it comes just behind car insurance which is a legal requi... Read >
Author: Jemma08th May 2008
The recent popularity of price comparison sites has led to a city watchdog planning to review the regulation of these sites, particularly insurance comparison sites to ensure consumers are not buying products that are unsuitable for their needs.
The re... Read >
Author: Jemma30th April 2008
Home cover is the second most important insurance for consumers, it comes just behind car insurance which is a legal requirement.
This is according to Graeme Trudgill, the British Insurance Broker’s Association (Biba)’s corporate affairs executive,... Read >
Author: Dyson Broome29th April 2008
A new insurance business which is tailored to fit Islamic beliefs is being launches by outsourcing giant Capita, best known for managing London’s congestion charge and collecting the BBC television license fee.
Capita will work with British Islamic I... Read >
Author: OnlyFinance28th April 2008
The recent popularity of price comparison sites has led to a city watchdog planning to review the regulation of these sites, particularly insurance comparison sites to ensure consumers are not buying products that are unsuitable for their needs.
The ... Read >
Author: Dyson Broome25th March 2008
For most, jumping into their friend’s or relative’s car when their own is out of action is the norm; however, this may not be the case for your insurer.
Many people, who drive other’s cars, view this as a real plus of their car insurance. This b... Read >
Author: Gill05th February 2008
UK life insurance companies are becoming so concerned at the amount of false claims that they have issued a reminder to would-be fraudsters of the existence of the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB), first launched in 2006.
The life insurance industry is w... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan23rd January 2008
If you’re one of the thousands of motorists in the UK who drives without car insurance, then consider yourself warned: time is running out.
The British Insurance Brokers Association (Biba) has warned that soon it will no longer be possible to own an ... Read >
Author: LuckySeven13th April 2007
It was announced recently that the average cost of car insurance has dropped slightly heralding possible, further decreases this year. It was thought that we would continue to see a rise in the price of car insurance premiums this financial year, follow... Read >
Author: Chris Rowlands20th March 2007
It's hard to predict what life can throw at you. That's why insurance is one of life's essential financial products - not just for individuals but for businesses as well. However, a recent study by Barclays, a leading UK financial institution, has found t... Read >
Author: Andrew Regan17th November 2006
Thousands of women with family histories of breast and ovarian cancer could pay higher insurance premiums or even be denied cover altogether under new proposals from the insurance industry.
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) is expected to lodge... Read >
Author: michael challiner19th December 2005
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has been investigating the way Payment Protection Insurance is being sold by loan providers which include some of the UK's biggest banks and building societies. And it's big business. Sales of PPI as it's called, ear... Read >
Author: michael challiner
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