Insurance News - December 2005

12-12-2005  Home insurance needed to cover Christmas unwanted guests

Homeowners are being reminded to ensure their homes are fully insured over the festive period, as around 80,000 homes are expected to be targeted by burglars over the next few ...View Full Details

09-12-2005  ASA slams shock speeding camera poster

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a shock-tactic poster from a road safety group for misleadingly claiming speed cameras are only placed where fatal road accidents occur. The ...View Full Details

09-12-2005  Speeding bikers cleared in US, fined in UK

A motorcyclist who sped through Nebraska in the US at more than 128mph has been cleared of reckless driving by an American judge. The case contrasts with that of ...View Full Details

08-12-2005  'Small' garages raise car insurance costs

An increasing number of motorists are having to park their cars in the street as their garages are too small – meaning they have to pay more on their car ...View Full Details

08-12-2005  Christmas car insurance renewal warning

British car owners are being warned not to overlook their car insurance renewal notice over the busy and hectic Christmas period. Car insurance provider Privilege claims many drivers are ...View Full Details

07-12-2005  Dodgy mechanics costing Brits millions

Cowboy builders are costing British drivers millions of pounds in 're-repairing' costs, according to a new report. Direct Line Insurance has found that an estimated 665,000 motorists had to ...View Full Details

07-12-2005  Car and home insurance apathy hitting Brits in the wallet

Insurance apathy is causing millions of Britons to pay well over the odds for their insurance, a new study has shown. Market analysts Mintel has revealed that around 24 ...View Full Details

06-12-2005  Attacking your car raises motor insurance

'Car rage' is taking its toll on the nation's vehicles as stressed-out drivers attack their cars instead of each other, according to a new survey. Dixon Motors' report found ...View Full Details

06-12-2005  Pet insurance 'is for life, as well as Christmas'

Britons giving cats and dogs as presents this Christmas are being urged to consider the implications of getting a pet. The cost and commitment associated with getting a cat ...View Full Details

05-12-2005  Rio 'UK's worst football star driver'

Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand has been branded the worst driver amongst footballers in the UK, according to new research. As the government launches its anti-drink driving campaign this week, ...View Full Details