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Home Insurance UK news (page 19):
 | Biba: Government must play its part in providing flood insurance |
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| 22nd November 2008 | Insurance firms will only be able to provide flood cover if the government plays its part in implementing the new Pitt report, it has been claimed.
According to the British Insurance Brokers Association (Biba), officials need to spend money to help make sure that properties are protected an... | |
 | Elderly 'most at risk from fuel poverty' |
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| 22nd November 2008 | Elderly people who may be struggling to keep up with their mortgage or home insurance payments could be the society sector most at risk from fuel poverty, it has been claimed.
National Energy Action (NEA) claims that they are most at risk from fatalities and health-related problems, even th... | |
 | Insurance firm gives tips to keep presents safe |
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| 21st November 2008 | As Christmas approaches and the shopping season starts, esure has issued some tips to people to help ensure they do not have to make a claim on their home insurance.
The firm stresses the importance of hiding presents and suggests that they should not be placed under a tree if it can be see... | |
 | Burglaries in the UK 'on the increase' |
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| 19th November 2008 | Burglaries in the UK are expected to rise, meaning it could be more important than ever to ensure that properties are protected with adequate home insurance.
According to Abbey, the declining economic situation may lead to an increase in domestic burglaries as during the UK's last recession... | |
 | Good insurance covers what it needs to, says Which? |
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| 18th November 2008 | A good insurance policy will "cover what you need it to cover" if people shop around for products and make sure they get the one that is right for them.
Until now there may have been a lack of awareness about the importance of proper financial protection, however the current econo... | |
 | New government groups to 'ensure security of insurance industry' |
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| 12th November 2008 | Two new government groups have been set up to ensure the future security and strength of the insurance industry in the UK.
Chancellor Alistair Darling will chair the groups, which will also involve industry professionals including the chairman of the Investment Management Association Robert... | |
 | Brits 'abandon insurance to save money' |
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| 12th November 2008 | People need to find other ways of saving money instead of cutting back on their insurance, one firm has advised.
Fairinvestment.co.uk conducted a survey found that 24 per cent of respondents confessed to not having life, medical or travel insurance.
However, perhaps a little more r... | |
 | Brits urged not to spend what they do not have |
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| 7th November 2008 | Using price comparison sites could be a good way for Brits to find cheaper deals on their car and breakdown insurance after people have been advised that a "rebalancing" is needed to ensure they save more.
Charles Davis, an economist at the Centre for Economic and Business Researc... | |
 | Many Brits 'wasting money with in-store insurance' |
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| 6th November 2008 | Many Brits are wasting money by purchasing in-store insurance policies when they buy new items, even thought most will already be covered by their home insurance, it has been found.
A survey by esure revealed that 23 per cent of Britons say they would get additional insurance from retailers... | |
 | Rightmove: Being proactive is key to selling property |
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| 5th November 2008 | A proactive approach could help to sell a property more quickly in the present climate, according to Rightmove.
The property information resource explains that a climate in which homeowners are not pressured to sell can result in "stale" properties entering the market.
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