Insurance News - January 2005

17-01-2005  Consumers warned to protect homes against weather

Consumers are being advised to protect their homes against winter damage and thus to take extra precautions before going away on holiday.To claim on home insurance policies, insurance firm Hiscox ...View Full Details

14-01-2005  New European motor insurance legislation making progress

A new European motor insurance directive, making it easier for consumers to purchase comprehensive cover for short stays in member state countries has moved a step closer.The EU's 5th Motor ...View Full Details

13-01-2005  Consumers could save on large bills with pet insurance

Almost half of cats and a quarter of dogs are uninsured, with insurers warnings that owners could face large vet's bills as a consequence. The managing director of Lloyds TSB ...View Full Details

12-01-2005  Pay-as-you-go policies to reduce costs for young motorists

A major UK insurance firm has launched pay-as-you-go car insurance policies for 18 to 21 year-old motorists in an attempt to cut costs for young drivers.Norwich Union has launched the ...View Full Details

11-01-2005  Flood victims urged to make claims

Flood victims are being urged to put in claims on their insurance policies following the weekend's adverse weather, with the industry prepared for such events.A spokeswoman for the Association of ...View Full Details

07-01-2005  Women urged to shop around for car insurance

Women are being encouraged to shop around more for their car insurance with research by Bradford & Bingley revaling that men are twice as likely as women to explore the ...View Full Details

06-01-2005  Pet owners still failing to purchase insurance

According to a new survey, only one in three dog owners insure their pet, while less than in five cat owners insure their animal.The survey, released by Saga Pet Insurance ...View Full Details

05-01-2005  UK consumers warned over new insurance selling rules

Consumers are being warned that new rules to come into force this month will stop a majority of car dealers from selling insurance.The Financial Service Authority (FSA) rules will preclude ...View Full Details

04-01-2005  UK women to maintain cheap car insurance

Insurance firms in the UK can continue to offer women cheaper car insurance despite a new EU Gender Directive.The UK Government has made a deal which allows insurers to take ...View Full Details

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