19-12-2007  Half of people send cash as a Christmas gift

A total of 50 per cent of people will give cash as a festive gift this year, according to new research by the Post Office.More than one in ten consumers ...View Full Details

18-12-2007  Decorations 'will not increase home contents premiums'

Those keen to make a display of their festive spirit by putting up Christmas decorations need not worry about an effect on their contents premium, according to Halifax Home Insurance.David ...View Full Details

17-12-2007  Home insurance responsibility 'lies with policyholders'

Many homeowners will be unprotected after the festive period is over, according to a home insurance provider.Halifax Home Insurance warns that while many consumers extend their policy to cover a ...View Full Details

17-12-2007  Brits 'intend to spend millions' in the run-up to Christmas

Britons plan to spend more on Christmas shopping this year than they did in 2006, according to new research from Sainsbury's Bank.A study by the home insurance provider suggests that ...View Full Details

17-12-2007  Winter an "ideal time" to improve home security

Winter was today identified by Halifax Home Insurance as an opportune time to improve the security of a property.Due to increasingly dark nights and the number of expensive Christmas gifts ...View Full Details

13-12-2007  A fifth 'risk home insurance by leaving home empty'

Almost one-in-five (19 per cent) homeowners may risk having to make a home insurance claim by leaving their property over the Christmas period, according to a recent study.Recent research by ...View Full Details

12-12-2007  More than 21 m 'inadequately covered'

More than 21.9 million people have opted out of purchasing at least one type of insurance product, according to Sainsbury's Bank.The main reason people gave for not buying such a ...View Full Details

11-12-2007  Ensure home insurance covers accidental damage, says Biba

Home improvement enthusiasts who botch jobs should be covered by their home insurance policy providing the policyholder has arranged accidental damage cover, according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba).Technical ...View Full Details

10-12-2007  "Simple steps" can prevent festive home insurance claims

There are a number of simple ways in which homeowners can lessen the chances of having to make a home insurance claim after a burglary this Christmas, according to Liverpool ...View Full Details

10-12-2007  Increased home insurance 'advisable to cover new installations'

Following the installation of new features in a property, policyholders may be advised to increase their home insurance to cover its value, according to the British Insurance Broker's Association (Biba).Steve ...View Full Details