Insurance News - February 2005

28-02-2005  Sundays 'most dangerous day'

A new study has claimed that Sundays are on average more dangerous than any other, with most home insurance claims coming on what should be a day of rest. Post ...View Full Details

22-02-2005  Motorists urged to conduct car checks for cheaper policies

Female motorists are being urged to carryout regular safety checks on the cars, a move which could reduce the risk of accidents and reduce the cost of insurance policies. Women ...View Full Details

22-02-2005  Collectors reminded to update policies

A tendency to build up collections is leading to British homes being underinsured, a new report has found. A survey by Churchill Home Insurance found that the UK's private collection, ...View Full Details

21-02-2005  Young motorists urged to shop around

Young motorists are being advised to shop around for their car insurance, especially when potentially faced by high premiums. The Independent reports that according to the AA's insurance index a ...View Full Details

17-02-2005  Contents of three million homes 'at risk'

Over three million households in Britain are leaving themselves vulnerable by not possessing home contents insurance. A study by Abbey has found that 3.4 million homes in the UK still ...View Full Details

14-02-2005  New tool to find cheap insurance

A new website has been launched in a bid to help consumers find car insurance easily and quickly.The UK's first real-time full-quote comparison site has been launched by Confused.com and ...View Full Details

14-02-2005  Gender driving debate continues

Insurers are unlikely to change their policies which often offer women cheaper insurance than men, despite comments made by the UK's chief driving examiner. Robin Cummins has claimed that men ...View Full Details

11-02-2005  ESP could drive down insurance costs

German manufacturers of an electronic stability programme (ESP) are aiming to raise awareness of the system, a move which could lower car insurance premiums. According to research, a quarter of ...View Full Details

10-02-2005  Romantics urged to check policies

Loved-up couples planning to propose marriage are being urged to check their home insurance policies. High street bank HSBC believes that with Valentine's Day approaching romantic Brits might be preparing ...View Full Details

09-02-2005  Pet insurance "an integral part of ownership"

One on five British pet owners claim to have made no financial provision for the cost of unexpected veterinary treatment, a new survey claims.Research conducted by RSPCA Pet Insurance found ...View Full Details