Insurance News - December 2005

30-12-2005  Online car and home insurance applications to soar

Banking and applying for insurance online is set to surge in the new year, according to a recent survey. New research from Lloyds TSB has found that a fifth ...View Full Details

29-12-2005  Home insurance 'essential' for New Year's parties

Brits who intend to save money by having their New Year's Eve parties at home could in fact end up with higher bills from damages to their homes and possessions, ...View Full Details

23-12-2005  Public ignoring 'pet is for life' message

A new survey from the RSPCA suggests that many people in the UK are ignoring the idea that a pet is for life, not just for Christmas. Research carried ...View Full Details

22-12-2005  Rental vans 'in good condition'

New research has found that rental vans are generally in god condition, as hire companies appear to be making a concerted effort to raise standards. According tom research carried ...View Full Details

22-12-2005  New year offers new insurance opportunity

Once the festive period passes, many people should look into updating their insurance policies, it has been claimed. Cornhill Direct is advising homeowners to check their policies once the ...View Full Details

21-12-2005  Number plate thefts soar

An increasing number of motorists in London are becoming victims of car number plate theft, underlining the importance of having adequate car insurance. Fraudulent motorists looking to avoid the ...View Full Details

21-12-2005  Gadgets 'not covered by most home insurance'

It has been claimed that the majority of home insurance policies do not cover new gadgets such as iPods and MP3 players. According to a specialist home insurance company, ...View Full Details

20-12-2005  Women stressed by roundabouts

As many as 45 per cent of women motorists claim that navigating a roundabout makes them nervous, it has been claimed. According to Saga Motor Insurance, despite men having ...View Full Details

20-12-2005  Homeowners fear festive season damage

Fears over potential damage to property are causing homeowners to abandon plans for a Christmas knees-up. According to new research from Lloyds TSB Insurance, four in five Brits are ...View Full Details

19-12-2005  Presents outdo pet insurance this Christmas

New research has revealed that an increasing number of pet owners would rather spend money on novelty toys and gifts for their pets than on pet insurance. Despite seeing ...View Full Details