Insurance News - December 2004

22-12-2004  Consumers warned: fire risk rises over Christmas period

Home owners are being warned to protect their properties against fire this Christmas.Sainsbury's Bank predict that fire could break out in 43,000 homes over the Christmas period, with the number ...View Full Details

21-12-2004  £3 billion 'wasted' on insurance

Up to £3 billion could be saved by consumers in the UK through prudent insurance purchases, according to Churchill Insurance. With the New Year just a few weeks away the ...View Full Details

20-12-2004  UK to get cheap car insurance

A new survey suggests that UK car insurance could be about to get cheaper.Allen and Allen has revealed that the price of car insurance in the UK is unlikely to ...View Full Details

17-12-2004  Consumers warned against unlicensed cabs

Insurers are warning consumers to make sure that they only use licensed taxis this Christmas. Taxis are likely to be highly sought after over the Christmas period, yet passengers are ...View Full Details

16-12-2004  New cars "need new insurance"

A new report has issued advice to new car owners cautioning them against being slack over their insurance cover. Many new owners will often believe that their new cars are ...View Full Details

15-12-2004  Insurers removing two-week grace

Motor insurers are making changes to their insurance policies to comply with European Union (EU) regulations.Motorists currently have a two-week grace in which to renew their policy at the end ...View Full Details

14-12-2004  Drivers support speed limiters for cheap insurance

Most UK drivers would be prepared to have a speed limiter fitted to their car if it meant cheaper insurance, according to a new survey.Confused.com commissioned the survey of 1,000 ...View Full Details

13-12-2004  Price war fears quashed

Datamonitor has played down fears raised by Norwich Union that huge losses could be ensued by the UK motor industry if current trends continue. In 1998, the motor insurance industry ...View Full Details

10-12-2004  UK home-owners "underinsured"

Forty per cent of the UK population are leaving themselves open to financial loss because they do not realize their property is worth.Research by home insurer Zurich found that four ...View Full Details

08-12-2004  Customers should check for "Santa clause"

Customers have been warned that their Christmas presents may not be covered by standard home contents insurance.HSBC has encouraged consumers to check their policies, stating that £23 million worth of ...View Full Details