Insurance News - October 2005

31-10-2005  Edinburgh 'safest city' for drivers

The Scottish capital has been named one of the UK's 'safest cities' for motorists, according to a recent survey. The survey included the number of thefts of cars in ...View Full Details

31-10-2005  Home insurance claims 'surge' after Halloween

UK homeowners should beware of little devils tonight, as malicious damage to property could triple following Halloween this year, according to Lloyds TSB Insurance. Home insurance claims shot up ...View Full Details

28-10-2005  Middle-aged bikers 'biggest road hazard'

Despite recent claims that 'boy racers' and OAPs are the biggest menaces on Britain's roads, the Welsh Assembly Government has now labelled middle-aged motorcyclists its number-one hazard. As many ...View Full Details

28-10-2005  'Car insurance should be checked' as clocks go back

UK motorists are being urged to take extra care on the roads as an extra hour of darkness is added to the evenings this weekend. As the clocks go ...View Full Details

27-10-2005  'Dangerous' OAPs claim cheapest car insurance

Although statistically older drivers are safer on the road – and have cheaper motor insurance – police in Torquay have urged senior citizens to use public transport instead of driving ...View Full Details

27-10-2005  Night-time danger for dogs without pet insurance

Pet owners are advised to be "extra vigilant and adequately insured" when walking their pets in the evening this winter. The likelihood of dogs causing a serious accident increases ...View Full Details

26-10-2005  Good neighbours watch British homes

Britain is a nation of good neighbours, as a recent survey has revealed 97 per cent would keep an eye on their neighbour's home when they were away. Despite ...View Full Details

25-10-2005  'Expanding cars' inflate car insurance costs

Britons who have garages but do not keep their cars in them could be costing them millions of pounds on their motor insurance, according to recent research. A survey ...View Full Details

25-10-2005  Remember, remember your home insurance this November

Many Britons are planning to celebrate Bonfire Night with their own fireworks, filling the evening sky with rockets, Catherine wheels, smoke and explosions - although many are ignoring the potential ...View Full Details

24-10-2005  Danger of 'thrill-seeking' male drivers

Some young men's "cavalier" attitude to driving and road safety – especially when drunk and at night – is causing more accidents on the nation's roads, according to a new ...View Full Details