Insurance News - June 2005

30-06-2005  Owners warned of pet insurance theft cover importance

High and rising vets bills is far from the only concern facing pet owners, with dog theft becoming an increasingly common phenomenon. As many as 2,000 dogs are stolen from ...View Full Details

29-06-2005  Holidaymakers urged to check car insurance

Motorists travelling overseas this summer have been urged to ensure they have insurance which will provide adequate protection while driving abroad. According to car insurance company Churchill, 7.8 million Britons ...View Full Details

28-06-2005  P-plates proposed for cheaper car insurance

A new survey finding that 65 per cent of Britons have been involved in a road accident has lead to increased calls for compulsory P-plates for newly-qualified drivers. The research, ...View Full Details

27-06-2005  Cheap van insurance pledged by insurers

Van drivers are often safe and accomplished motorists, a fact that will be reflected by the rate of their insurance, a UK insurer has argued. According to a study by ...View Full Details

24-06-2005  BIBA: Uninsured driver clampdown necessary for cheaper premiums

British insurers have called for harsher penalties for uninsured drivers to clampdown on a problem which is costing the industry and consumers approximately £500 million a year. A new study ...View Full Details

22-06-2005  Mortgage provider home insurance warning

Homeowners are advised to scour the market for home insurance and not to automatically purchase cover from their mortgage provider. While some mortgage providers offer home insurance in conjunction with ...View Full Details

22-06-2005  Pet owners reminded to check for dental cover in cheap insurance search

Pet owners have been urged to ensure their pet insurance policies cover dental care. It is estimated by Mintel that at least one million of the UK's cats and dogs ...View Full Details

21-06-2005  Seven quotes key to cheap insurance

Motorists can save almost a pound a minute by shopping around for car insurance, according to a new study. Research commissioned by Swinton found that on average 55 minutes and ...View Full Details

20-06-2005  Motorists reminded to scour UK market for cheap car insurance

Drivers have been reminded to check the fine print of premiums and to take time to search the market for car insurance. Consumers are advised not to automatically renew insurance ...View Full Details

20-06-2005  Garden affection sparks insurance reminder

A new study has revealed that Britons are heavily attached to their gardens, sparking a reminder for homeowners to ensure their gardens are protected by insurance. Only nine per cent ...View Full Details