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Latest news:
 | Drivers play 'roadside roulette' without breakdown cover |
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| 20th November 2008 | Those who do not purchase breakdown insurance are playing "roadside roulette" and accumulated costs of £120 million last year, it has been claimed.
According to the AA, around two million people broke down without adequate protection to cover the costs last year.
Thi... | |
 | 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... | |
 | LV= urges people to check finances in uncertain times |
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| 19th November 2008 | People are being urged to make sure they are regularly checking their financial situation, especially as the current economic climate means there is a risk they could be made redundant.
LV= also claims that income protection insurance is vital in uncertain times, reminding workers that it i... | |
 | Brits need to buy travel insurance, says government |
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| 19th November 2008 | Holidaymakers are being advised by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to make sure they have purchased the correct travel insurance before jetting off abroad.
It is thought that around 11 million Britons will go on holiday to warmer climes this winter and although they may be tempted... | |
 | Uninsured driving figures fall as more are caught out |
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| 18th November 2008 | UK motorists who do not have car insurance UK are now more likely to be caught out, which could be the reason for a reduced number of those driving without protection on the roads.
According to the Association of British Insurers (ABI), there is an increased likelihood that people may have ... | |
 | 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... | |
 | More workers cycling to cut costs |
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| 18th November 2008 | People may find that they can keep the cost of their car insurance down by choosing to cycle to work instead of driving every day.
A new survey by Sainsbury's Home Insurance has found that around 3.3 million people, which equates to 12 per cent, of the UK's workforce are already hopping on ... | |
 | Whiplash claims costing insurance industry billions |
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| 15th November 2008 | Around 1,200 people claim compensation for whiplash injuries every day in the UK, putting increasing pressure on car insurance premiums, the AA claims.
This is an increase of 25 per cent in the past five years and a new report called Tackling Whiplash: Prevention, Care, Compensation, detail... | |
 | Check insurance before adventure sports holidays, esure urges |
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| 15th November 2008 | As the popularity of high-adrenaline adventure sports is increasing, those choosing to participate in such dare-devil activities are being urged to ensure they check insurance details before booking.
In the opinion of insurance firm esure, such sports carry a high element of risk and people... | |
 | Equity 'may be needed to secure mortgages' |
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| 15th November 2008 | Any homeowners wanting to end their current loan or mortgage may find that they need to introduce equity to secure a competitive rate on their next deal.
This is the opinion of Al Elliot, an advisor at the Homeowners Advice Centre, who believes that reverting to standard variable rates (SVR... | |
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