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Homeowners spending too much by auto renewing home insurance
Brits with home insurance policies who fail to shop around are missing out on the chance to save money, and spending unnecessary money each year. More »
By Jonathan Dawes, Insurance - Tue 1 Nov 2011
Councils to give many icy roads the cold shoulder this winter
Car insurance customers may need to take extra precautions against the elements this year, as councils could turn their backs on icy roads, making driving conditions treacherous. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Tue 1 Nov 2011
Pets 'struggle to cope on bonfire night'
People looking to compare pet insurance have been warned that many pets will struggle to cope with this weekend's bonfire night celebrations. More »
By Marianne Straker, Pet Insurance - Wed 2 Nov 2011
Spending at Christmas can reap rewards
People who are disciplined with their finances can reap the rewards of Christmas spending by choosing to use the right credit cards. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Wed 2 Nov 2011
Vast majority of homes will not be heated this winter
The vast majority of homeowners will opt against heating their home this winter, increasing the risk of becoming victim to issues caused by cold weather and the resultant home insurance claims. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Thu 3 Nov 2011
A third of drivers not ready for winter driving
Many car insurance customers are unknowingly not ready for winter driving, as a new survey has discovered that most are not carrying the essential items in their vehicle. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Thu 3 Nov 2011
People with dependants 'should have life cover'
Those with people who are dependent on them should make sure they have suitable life insurance in place in case anything should happen to them. More »
By Marianne Straker, Life Insurance - Fri 4 Nov 2011
Brits 'seriously undervalue' their home contents
British home insurance customers are not correctly assessing the value of their home contents when buying their policies, meaning that their cover may be inadequate. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Fri 4 Nov 2011
Life insurance customers 'need to prioritise the writing of a will'
Life insurance policyholders looking to leave money behind for their loved ones should prioritise the writing of a will as soon as possible to avoid problems should anything happen to them. More »
By Marianne Straker, Life Insurance - Fri 4 Nov 2011
Arguing over heating could risk home insurance claims
Families across Britain are risking needing to make home insurance claims, as an increasing number argue over when to turn the heating on as they look to save money whilst keeping the home warm. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Mon 7 Nov 2011
Increase in people ignoring driving tests
Car insurance customers are now in danger of being hit by an uninsured driver more than ever before, as a survey shows that the number of people driving without a licence has seen an increase. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Mon 7 Nov 2011
Brits without cash to use credit cards to fund Christmas
Only a third of Brits have enough disposable income to be able to afford Christmas off their own backs, leaving the need to find funds from elsewhere the only option for many families. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Mon 7 Nov 2011
Brits 'want environmentally rated holidays'
A growing number of British travel insurance customers who are heading abroad believe that holidays should have an environmental rating in the same way as they are rated in terms of quality. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Tue 8 Nov 2011
Preparing the car for winter is vital
Making sure that a car is ready for winter, and planning fully for journeys before setting off can make the season safer for car insurance customers this year, according to new advice. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Tue 8 Nov 2011
MP calls for insurance leniency for flood victims
An MP in Hull has called for leniency on home insurance customers living in areas affected by floods, after it was reported that many had seen insurance premiums rise by up to 500 per cent as a result of water damage to their property. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Tue 8 Nov 2011
Redundancies can lead to credit card debts
The number of people who have been affected by redundancy, particularly in the past year, could mean a sharp rise in the number of borrowers who cannot afford to pay off the debts on their credit cards. More »
By Sarah Engle, Credit Cards - Wed 9 Nov 2011
Motorists downsizing to save cash
Many car insurance customers will soon be forced to switch to a different car, or else adjust their driving habits, in order to save some money on petrol bills. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Wed 9 Nov 2011
Women want to cover gadgets as much as men
Female home insurance customers count gadgets as some of the most important items to be covered under home insurance, items which it would normally be expected for men to covet more. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Wed 9 Nov 2011
Beat inflation with cheap city breaks
Travel insurance customers on the lookout for a city break to beat inflation rates should look to a number of capitals around the world for value for money. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Thu 10 Nov 2011
Check the health of pipes ahead of freezing weather
With winter and the freezing conditions it brings with it now just around the corner, home owners are being advised to conduct a quick check on the health of their water pipes to avoid incurring the cost of claiming later. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Thu 10 Nov 2011
Road charity calls for safety targets
Leading road charity the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has called for the government to reintroduce targets aimed at reducing the number of people who are killed or injured on Britain's roads to make them safer for car insurance customers. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Thu 10 Nov 2011
Part worn tyres 'can be dangerous'
Car insurance customers are shelling out for 1.9 million second hand or part worn tyres in the UK per year, but whilst there is now legislation to ensure that customers are not sold unsafe tyres, one company says the safety still cannot be completely assured. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Fri 11 Nov 2011
Homeowners should be vigilant against burglaries
Home insurance policyholders have been advised to ensure that they are vigilant this year with home security, after a spate of burglaries in South Somerset saw expensive items like laptops, cameras and even a car stolen. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Fri 11 Nov 2011
Dogs need as much exercise in winter
Animal lovers shopping for pet insurance should consider the welfare of their dog throughout the winter month, as they still need as much exercise as in the better weather, according to one expert. More »
By Marianne Straker, Pet Insurance - Fri 11 Nov 2011
Employees spending 200 hours a year commuting
British car insurance customers are spending 200 hours every year driving to and from work, meaning that they are spending up to five working weeks every year in their car commuting. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Mon 14 Nov 2011
Pets still need winter exercise
Dog owners who are shopping for pet insurance policies should consider the health and happiness of their pets this year, as many may not realise the importance of keeping up the amount of exercise they get in winter months. More »
By Marianne Straker, Pet Insurance - Mon 14 Nov 2011
Planning for a journey 'is important'
Car insurance customers who plan to commute throughout winter should make sure that they prioritise preparation before heading off to work in the mornings, to ensure safety. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Mon 14 Nov 2011
Dog breeds need considered food choices
Dog lovers looking to compare pet insurance online should ensure that they take the breed of their beloved animal into account when they are deciding what food to purchase for them. More »
By Marianne Straker, Pet Insurance - Tue 15 Nov 2011
Make sure of winter sports cover
People looking for travel insurance to travel abroad for a spot of skiing this winter should ensure that they add essential winter sports cover to their policy in order to be certain that they are fully covered against injury. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Tue 15 Nov 2011
Landlords need to be taking precautions
People with home insurance policies who live in rental homes should make sure that their landlords are doing enough to protect them from the potential perils of winter problems by taking pre-emptive precautions. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Tue 15 Nov 2011
Increase in the number of drivers switching providers
The number of car insurance customers who are now switching providers on a more regular basis is on the increase, but many Brits are still reluctant to switch their other financial commitments. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Tue 15 Nov 2011
Doctors want ban on smoking in cars
Car insurance customers could face a ban on smoking in their vehicles, as doctors look to ways to improve the health of the nation. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Wed 16 Nov 2011
Record number still using mobiles whilst driving
People prosecuted for driving whilst using a mobile phone is at a record high over the last few years, as drivers risk crashes by ignoring bans. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Wed 16 Nov 2011
People in debt to energy companies need a lifeline
Many home insurance customers could risk frozen pipes and flooding this winter as they live in fear of falling further into debt totheir energy providers. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Wed 16 Nov 2011
Drivers spend £1.1 million per week on short journeys
Car insurance customers are wasting money on a regular basis, as £1.1 million per week is spent across the country on short journeys of less than half a mile. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Thu 17 Nov 2011
Increase fuel economy with clever driving
By driving more economically, car insurance customers have been told that they can save money on their fuel to combat the two expected rise in taxes next year. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Thu 17 Nov 2011
Look out for children crossing roads in winter
British car insurance customers should make sure they are looking out for children on the roads this winter to avoid car accidents, after a survey showed many youngsters are not road savvy. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Thu 17 Nov 2011
Brits shun US for short haul holidays
British holidaymakers looking to shop online for travel insurance policies have been shunning the US and other long haul destinations this year in order to save cash, as the cost of going further afield has increased on a large scale. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Fri 18 Nov 2011
Increase concentration in foggy conditions
Car insurance customers who plan on continuing with their journeys this year despite the predicted poor conditions over the coming months have been advised that driving on foggy days requires a much changed driving style. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Fri 18 Nov 2011
Dogs' teeth need regular maintenance
Dog lovers with pet insurance policies should ensure that they are making the health of their beloved pet's teeth a priority when they are grooming. More »
By Marianne Straker, Pet Insurance - Fri 18 Nov 2011
Take security seriously when going on holiday
Home insurance customers who are going away over Christmas should ensure that they take steps to make suretheir home is safe, and will not be an easy target for festive burglars this year. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Fri 18 Nov 2011
Brits saving money for heating by charging at work
Many home insurance customers are saving money that they could put towards heating their homes in winter by charging their mobile phones and other gadgets at work. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Mon 21 Nov 2011
Insurance companies 'get busier' in winter
The number of people making car insurance claims for bumps and other accidents in the winter months is considerably higher than throughout the rest of the year, according to one insurer. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Mon 21 Nov 2011
Pets at risk on the roads in winter
Pet insurance customers should be looking to make their beloved cats and dogs more visible in the winter, as the increased hours of darkness bring about a marked increase in the risk of injury on the roads. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Mon 21 Nov 2011
People would rescue pets ahead of possessions
Home insurance customers would rather rescue their animals than any of their personal possessions in the event that their home is flooded in winter. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Tue 22 Nov 2011
Drivers should switch to winter tyres as soon as possible
People shopping online for car insurance policies should consider changing to winter tyres as soon as possible to avoid the rush once the winter weather takes a grip of the nation, making roads treacherous. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Tue 22 Nov 2011
Drivers angered by cyclists
The vast majority of Britain's road users have admitted that at some point in their time on the road, they have become angry following an incident with a cyclist. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Tue 22 Nov 2011
Ensure travel insurance covers winter sports
Many people who travel abroad this year to indulge themselves with a bit of festive skiing, will not be aware that they may need to buy extra coverage to ensure that their medical bills will be covered in the event of an injury on the slopes. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Tue 22 Nov 2011
The cost of motoring rises 14% in a year
People with car insurance policies are being hit hard for using the roads, as the cost of motoring has risen steeply over the last year. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Wed 23 Nov 2011
Be sure to have emergency cover to avoid call out fees
Home insurance customers should ensure that their policy includes cover for home emergencies, or if it does not, they should add one to their policy to avoid the cost of call outs. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Wed 23 Nov 2011
Smoking in a car can reduce the resell value
Car insurance customers who smoke whilst they are on the road could be reducing the value of their vehicle when they choose to resell it without even being aware. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Thu 24 Nov 2011
Half of women feel nervous with a partner in the car
Having a partner in the car can cause major changes in people's driving styles, as a survey has found that many motorists become stressed when their other half is sitting beside them. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Thu 24 Nov 2011
Travellers angered by aviation taxes
British travel insurance customers are becoming increasingly angered by the continued high rate of aviation tax, as the government gets ready to increase them by twice the rate of inflation. More »
By Tom Farley, Travel Insurance - Thu 24 Nov 2011
3 million suffered home damage last winter
The big freeze of late 2010 and early 2011 saw damage caused to up to three million houses in the UK by extreme winter weather. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Fri 25 Nov 2011
Jet and IAM team up for winter safety
Jet service stations across the UK have teamed up with road charity the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) to make driving a safer experience for car insurance policyholders this year. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Fri 25 Nov 2011
Not shopping around can cost drivers badly
Drivers who fail to shop around when the time comes to buy their car insurance policies could not only be paying more than they have to for their policy, but could also be purchasing inadequate cover which costs them extra in the event of a crash. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Mon 28 Nov 2011
Brits put homes at risk in winter months
Many home insurance customers are putting their house at risk of damage from winter conditions by not preparing adequately and installing protection measures from the weather. More »
By Marianne Straker, Home Insurance - Mon 28 Nov 2011
Courts are too soft on uninsured drivers
The courts are being too soft when dealing with those who drive on Britain's roads without first purchasing car insurance. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Tue 29 Nov 2011
Winter is on its way, be prepared
Drivers with car insurance policies in the UK should start to think about making changes to their vehicle, as weather forecasters say that winter weather could be about to set in for real. More »
By Tom Farley, Car Insurance - Tue 29 Nov 2011
