May 2009 Archive

Consumers seek legal advice in recession

Consumers are seeking more legal advice on employment issues

An insurer has revealed a sharp 21 per cent rise in consumers seeking legal advice on employment issues in the first quarter of 2009.

Are car insurance extras worth the price?

When it comes to renewing your car insurance, you may be offered 'extras' - like guaranteeing your no claims discount, opting for legal expenses, breakdown cover or the use of a courtesy car.

Auto Trader boosts car insurance prospects

Junction and Auto Trader are to continue a partnership which has seen them provide car insurance for second hand vehicles.

Halifax home insurance puts safety first

Safety is the number one priority for people when choosing a place to live, insurance provider Halifax has revealed.

Tesco: Home insurance vital for movers

Moving house might be stressful, but it provides the perfect opportunity to renew your home insurance, according to Tescocompare.com.

Britain fronts to save on car insurance

Young drivers look to parents for cheaper car insurance

One in three people think fronting on their car insurance policy is legal.

Churchill: Spurs nets most car insurance claims

Motorist living near Tottenham Hotspur's stadium are the most likely to make a car insurance claim, a survey by Churchill has revealed.

Boy racers warned of car insurance costs

Added extras create added insurance costs

Young drivers aiming to soup up their motors and pimp them to the max are being warned it can be costly on the insurance.

Tesco slashes 35% off pet insurance

Tesco is knocking 35 per cent off pet insurance for new customers who apply for a policy online.

Brits risk driving uninsured abroad

Crashing your car abroad could turn out to be very expensive if you are not insured

UK motorists could be driving into trouble this summer if they fail to let their insurer know they are taking the car abroad.

Norwich Union opens bereavement helpline

A bereavement helpline has been launched by Norwich Union to support the families and partners of life insurance customers who have died.

Will my contents insurance cover possessions stolen elsewhere?

A reader from Nottingham has had some possessions stolen, but they were in his brother's house, so he is unsure where to turn to claim on contents insurance.

I found an old policy book. Is it worth anything?

A reader from Liverpool has come across an old insurance policy book. He wants to find out if it could be worth anything.

Are car keys protected on home insurance or car insurance?

A reader from Birmingham wants to know where she should claim when her car keys are stolen from her home.

I can't contact my mobile phone insurance company

A reader from Lancashire is trying to claim on a mobile phone insurance policy, but cannot get through to the insurer.

Can I add my daughter to my car insurance?

A reader from Bristol wants to add her daughter to her car insurance policy, but just for one month.

Paying for home insurance twice?

A reader from Aberdeen has mistakenly been buying home insurance twice. He wants to know if he can get a refund.

Norwich Union to become Aviva online

Anyone searching for Norwich Union online will need to look for Aviva from June 1st when the insurer changes its website's name.

Insure your pet for 20% less at Sainsbury's

Sainsbury's is offering 20 per cent off pet insurance for customers who apply for policies online.

Flux: Home insurance for reformed criminals

A home insurance service providing cheaper premiums for people with minor criminal convictions has been launched by Adrian Flux.

Swiftcover: Free car insurance for millionth customer

Swiftcover is giving away free car insurance to the one millionth person to sign up for a policy.

Cheaper insurance? Get on your bike

The Post Office is promoting its motorcycle insurance after research uncovered evidence drivers were swapping four wheels for two during the recession.