Insurance News - March 2005

31-03-2005  Motorists urged to seek car insurance savings

Drivers with penalty points on their driving license are advised to shop around for car insurance as insurers have varying policies concerning the impact of points on premiums. According to ...View Full Details

30-03-2005  Insurance reassures on wedding day

Couples have been urged not to forget the importance of insurance amid the romance and vast organisation of a wedding.The average value of wedding presents amounts to over £1,400, while ...View Full Details

29-03-2005  Motorists 'could save one third on premiums' by shopping around

The average motorist could save a massive 32 per cent on the annual price of their insurance premium by shopping around for cover, new research has found. According to Sainsbury's ...View Full Details

24-03-2005  Flooding protection welcomed by insurers

Homeowners living in areas with a high risk of flooding could be able to purchase cheaper policies as a result of a new government pilot scheme. Residents in high ...View Full Details

23-03-2005  Shop around message 'most pertinent to over-50s'

Shopping around for home insurance is of increased pertinence for the over-50s, according to new research. Research by the insurer RIAS revealed that while people over the age of 50 ...View Full Details

21-03-2005  Heirlooms 'lack adequate insurance'

A host of insurers have added to calls for consumers to update their home insurance policies to ensure that all valuable items are covered. A survey by Sainsbury's Bank found ...View Full Details

17-03-2005  Art investors urged to insure wisely

Many people are neglecting to include their private art collections in home insurance policies, according to a new report.Specialist insurer Hiscox is urging art investors to reflect the rising value ...View Full Details

16-03-2005  Crack-down planned on uninsured motorists

People driving without insurance are more likely to be caught by a new, faster database. The Motor Insurance Database (MID) is to be upgraded by the Association of British Insurers ...View Full Details

15-03-2005  Consumers urged to update home contents insurance policies

With the UK population losing over £300 million of goods each year in nights out in town, consumers are urged to change update their home contents insurance policies. Halifax General ...View Full Details

14-03-2005  Under-25s urged to take out adequate cover

Young people are being advised not to scrimp on their home insurance in an attempt to save money, IC Liverpool reports. A study conducted by RAC Financial Services found that ...View Full Details