April 2009 Archive

Private medical insurance demand rises

Demand for private medical insurance (PMI) has increased despite the bite of the recession.

Tesco Health Insurance adds cover options

Tesco Health Insurance has launched three new levels of cover to provide customers with a "straightforward, flexible product".

Standard Life sales fall 20%

Standard Life sales fall in first quarter

Insurer Standard Life blamed challenging markets for a 20 per cent fall in first quarter sales.

Iggy Pop car insurance ads banned

Iggy Pop's lust for car insurnace stopped

Swiftcover has been ordered to stop using its Iggy Pop adverts after customer complaints.

Cheshire Building Society: Win widescreen TV with home insurance

Cheshire Building Society is launching a prize draw to win a Panasonic 32 inch LCD television.

Mexico holidaymakers must check travel insurance for refunds

Mexico swine flu warning stops holidaymakers but refunds should come (This file is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 2.0 License)

Brits with holidays booked for Mexico may now be able to claim refunds from their travel insurance - but not all policies will cover them.

Car insurance premiums start to rise

Car insurance premiums rose over the first three months

Car insurance premiums have started to rise as costs spiral, the AA has warned.

Mexico holidaymakers no option over cancelling despite flu fears

Mexico: Flu threat but holidaymakers cannot cancel (This file is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License)

Holidaymakers already with bookings for holidays in Mexico may receive no refund if they want to cancel.

Home insurance warning as burglaries rise

Householders are warned not to cut back on insurance in the recession as figures show a four per cent rise in burglaries.

Travel Insurance: Holiday necessity?

Holiday fun at risk from insurance mistakes

As summer approaches, many Brits are not taking all precautions to guarantee they are protected if their travel does not go as planned - failing to purchase travel insurance.

Over 50s financial clinic: Live Web TV

The recession is hitting every age group hard, but the over 50s with half an eye on retirement and protecting their assets have more to lose.

Britain's got £730m fraudulent insurance claims

False claims rise as Britain faces recession

The recession is leading Brits to file record levels of false insurance claims, new figures reveal.

Conviction for insurance fraudster 'exaggerating injuries'

Car insurance companies target fraudulent claims

A woman who exaggerated her injuries after a car crash to gain further compensation has been fined £2,500.

CaravanQuoter can lower trip expenses

CaravanQuoter.co.uk is reminding travellers to save more money on their holidays by using the website to find cheap caravan insurance.

1.3m holidaying without proper travel insurance

Dream holidays snuffed by no travel insurance cover

Nearly 1.3 million Brits with pre-existing medical conditions travelled abroad without telling their travel insurers about their health issues.

MRL: 'Supercover' travel insurance

MRL insurance has introduced a new line of "supercover" travel insurance policies.

Fast & Furious car accident claims: "Rubbish"

Fast & Furious drivers not more likely to have accidents

Recent claims by the AA that lives are being put at risks by allowing young drivers to make performance modifications to their cars are false, claims specialty insurer Adrian Flux.

Easter DIY tips: Decorating through the recession

From painting a bedroom to re-doing the kitchen, Easter weekend is traditionally one of the busiest do-it-yourself home improvement periods of the year - and it seems not even a recession can hinder tradition.

Late car insurance renewal risks police stops

Car insurance mistakes are being found be police

Car owners who renew their insurance at the last minute are more likely to be stopped by police, as efforts have intensified to stop uninsured motorists.

N&G launch 3rd party boat insurance

Navigators & General (N&G) has begun a low-cost third party only insurance policy to provide basic protection for boats against the cost of damage to surrounding craft.

LV= removes 60 day unemployment exclusion

LV= has extended its offer to remove the initial 60 day unemployment claim exclusion an additional three months.

Homes 'still at flooding risk'

Homes are still at risk of flooding, says LGA

Thousands of homes across the country are at risk of flooding again if the government does not take urgent action, councils have warned.

Lloyds TSB: home insurance redundancy premium waiver

Lloyds TSB has announced that those who purchase a home insurance policy will be granted a six month premium waiver if they are affected by redundancy.

Millions 'have no protection against job loss'

Many workers would have nowhere to turn if they lost their income

Almost half the population would be left penniless in less than a month if they lost their income, a survey has found.

Insurance with convictions

Those with criminal convictions still locked into high insurance premiums

Having a previous criminal conviction could have serious consequences for your insurance - and in the case of home insurance, anyone who lives with you.

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