Insurance News - June 2005

17-06-2005  Brits urged to insure music collection

Britons should ensure their record collections are adequately insured, or risk losing thousands of pounds - not to mention priceless memories.Research from Barclays Insurance has found that the average ...View Full Details

16-06-2005  Pet owners realising importance of insurance

Pet owners are becoming increasingly aware of the need to insure their pets, a new study has found. Research by Mintel has highlighted a notable rise in the uptake of ...View Full Details

15-06-2005  Festival goers urged to insure possessions

Revellers packing their tents and sleeping bags for Glastonbury are being urged to check their insurance policies.Bradford & Bingley estimates there will be at least £110 million worth of uninsured ...View Full Details

14-06-2005  Third of car accidents occur close to home

Thirty-two per cent of all car accidents happen within a mile of the driver's home, a new poll suggests.The Churchill Car Insurance poll found that almost three quarters of respondents ...View Full Details

13-06-2005  Motorists spending £1.2 billion too much on car insurance

UK motorists are paying £1.2 billion too much for their car insurance, a new survey claims.Research by Sainsbury's Bank suggests that switching to the most competitive insurers could save millions ...View Full Details

09-06-2005  Movers urged not to cut insurance costs

Britons spend an annual £10.6 billion on moving house and are reminded not to scrimp on their insurance to absorb these costs. According to research by Woolwich, stamp duty accounts ...View Full Details

09-06-2005  Motorists urged to wise-up to theft

Motorists have been urged to ensure they take measures to secure their vehicles fully, guarding against the threat of theft. Approximately 250,000 cars were stolen in the UK in 2004, ...View Full Details

08-06-2005  Fleet operators demand transport input

The Association of Car Fleet Operators (ACFO) has urged the government to ensure fleet drivers are heavily consulted over the road pricing proposals. Transport secretary Alistair Darling has this week ...View Full Details

06-06-2005  Male car affection highlights comprehensive insurance need

The need for comprehensive car insurance has been highlighted by a new study underlining men's' love affair with their motors. According to research by insurance company AXA the car is ...View Full Details

06-06-2005  Car insurance market 'most competitive ever'

The UK car insurance market is becoming increasingly competitive, according to a major insurer, a trend which should benefit consumers. According to Sainsbury's Bank, motorists are wising up to the ...View Full Details