Insurance News - January 2006

23-01-2006  Over 50s choose luxury car insurance premiums

Generally speaking, once we hit 50 most of us are looking forward to a more relaxed and genteel existence. But new research has shown that when it comes to the ...View Full Details

20-01-2006  SSPCA warns on pet insurance this winter

With bitter weather set to grip the UK over coming weeks, the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) is seeking to educate pet owners (on) ...View Full Details

20-01-2006  Most car insurance claims made by women

New research from car insurance provider Churchill has shown that the average British driver will suffer nine accidents during their driving lifetime, many more than most ever dream of. And ...View Full Details

19-01-2006  Uninsured drivers threatened by ANPR

The government has confirmed that the police are able to hold car licence plate data for up to two years for "justified police needs". The announcement was made by ...View Full Details

19-01-2006  Windscreen damage threatens car insurance premiums

Privilege Insurance has embarked on a campaign to educate drivers on the dangers of ignoring damaged windscreens. The insurer claims that despite having the evidence of damaged glass in ...View Full Details

18-01-2006  Motorists cover up to reduce car insurance premiums

According to government statistics, 457,451 motorists in England and Wales had their cars damaged by vandals in the last year. However, new research suggests that the real figure may be ...View Full Details

17-01-2006  Mini-motos equals major menace claim critics

Critics have condemned mini-motorbikes, or mini-motos as one of the most acute and fastest growing menaces in the country. Mini motos are smaller scale motorbikes, but are still capable ...View Full Details

16-01-2006  Check car insurance before winter holidays

As ever more people flock to Europe's ski resorts, a leading breakdown assistance provider has warned motorists to check their car insurance before they set off, or face the consequences ...View Full Details

16-01-2006  Check post Christmas home insurance homeowners urged

Now that the festive spending blitz is over and the financial realities of the New Year come home to roost, homeowners are being urged to check that their home contents ...View Full Details

13-01-2006  Schwarzenegger packing motorbike insurance but no license

The governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, has escaped prosecution for driving and crashing his motorbike without a license. The former movie legend-turned-politician Schwarzenegger was riding his Harley Davidson with ...View Full Details