14-08-2007  Summer is "peak time" for theft

Summer months are the "peak time" for burglaries to occur and homeowners to have items stolen, it has been claimed.American Express Insurance, which today published advice on minimising the chances ...View Full Details

14-08-2007  Home insurance customers warned of heavy rain

Following the extreme weather conditions seen by Britons in June and July, a home insurance company is urging people across the country to take precautions ahead of more rain forecast ...View Full Details

13-08-2007  Students should up security, says home insurance firm

Students preparing to leave for university need to realise that security in halls of residence is not always as thorough as their home and could put them at risk of ...View Full Details

10-08-2007  Biba: Students to check home contents insurance

Students getting ready to leave home and start university are being warned to check which of their possessions are covered by their parents' home contents insurance.The British Insurance Brokers' Association ...View Full Details

09-08-2007  'Protect collectibles with home insurance'

Those who enjoy collecting items in the hope of making a profit are being advised to check their home contents insurance to make certain the valuables are covered.According to Direct ...View Full Details

07-08-2007  Halifax: Put picnic goodies on home insurance

Including picnic items and equipment on home insurance policies could minimise the financial payout incurred if they are stolen, it has been suggested.After discovering that Britons are planning a total ...View Full Details

06-08-2007  Homeowners given security tips

Home insurance customers have been offered tips on making their property more secure following a survey which found that crime in rural areas may be on the rise.NFU Mutual said ...View Full Details

01-08-2007  Defaqto: Read home contents insurance carefully

This summer saw some of the worst flooding in British history and many homeowners may be left high and dry if their home insurance policies do not cover garden items, ...View Full Details

31-07-2007  Brits 'save money by haggling'

Britons can save a total of £3.5 billion each year by haggling with locals abroad, a new survey has discovered.AA Insurance found that some 23 per cent can be saved ...View Full Details

27-07-2007  'Under half' of homes get flood warning

A total of one in four homes in England and Wales are currently signed up the Environment Agency's (EA) automated flood warning system, it has emerged.The Flood Warnings Direct System ...View Full Details