As a knock on effect of the uncertain times we are facing in the UK the most widely advertised price comparison website Moneysupermarket.com has reported a 15% increase in the number of visitors to its Accident, Sickness & Unemployment insurance section.
This may be a the result of a portion of the UK population losing faith […]

New research from Sainsbury’s Bank indicates that obesity is a serious problem affecting over a third (34%) of the UK’s combined cat and dog population. Sainsbury’s Pet Insurance estimates that around 2.72 million dogs and 2.87 million cats are suffering from obesity.
According to a research study carried out by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, some […]

Insurance companies are dealing with policyholders who have been hit by the latest floods as quickly as possible the ABI (Association of British Insurers) has said.
Insurers are:
wherever possible contacting their customers in the post codes affected to see what help they can provide;
drafting in extra staff to deal with claims;
making arrangements to visit […]

The majority of homeowners who have gardens (92%) will be spending a staggering £56million on their gardens over the next three months, with one in ten homeowners spending in excess of £500 according to a survey by esure home insurance. The value of household contents will increase as a result and as the longest day […]

Insurance comparison website Insurancewide.com argued today that industry experts are missing the point in the controversy about comparison websites sparked by the new Direct Line advertising campaign.
“The focus of industry debate about price comparison websites has largely ignored the fact that price is not the only issue when directing customers to the best insurer […]

Boots, the UK’s leading health and beauty retailer, has announced a partnership agreement with PruHealth to launch private medical insurance (PMI) in its 1,500 Boots stores.
Recent research by Boots highlights that around 80 per cent of people believe they are precluded from taking out private health insurance due to its cost. In addition, 36 […]

The school run can be one of the busiest and most dangerous times to be on the road.
New research from Sainsbury’s car insurance reveals that during the past five years, over 460,000 people claim to have been involved in an accident during the school run whilst they had a child in their car. The bank […]

Over 50s expert, Saga Motor Insurance, has sounded a warning to the nation’s drivers after their research revealed that one in ten car owners still keep their car keys on a key rack visible from outside the house, making them an open target for thieves.
Saga’s study on attitudes towards key security shows that the most […]

British businesses are losing out to the tune of £19 million a year as workers take time off for unnecessary emergency vet visits.
According to new research by pet insurer MORE TH>N, over one in three pet owners (37 per cent) took time away from work to rush their pet to the vet, lying to their […]

AA Insurance reveals the trend for Granny Bikers.
It’s official…the days of Hell’s Angels and leather clad bikers are numbered and in their place is a new breed of biker - chicks who are more silver surfer than busty blonde. An AA Insurance survey released today announces that more than a than a fifth of all […]