Insurance News - May 2006

31-05-2006  Britons fret about home security while abroad

Almost three quarters of British people worry about the security of their homes while on holidays abroad, a new survey has found. Security equipment manufacturers Micromark have performed a ...View Full Details

31-05-2006  Brits venture abroad without motor insurance

Almost half of British motorists break driving laws while in Europe and half don't bother to check their driving insurance before hitting the road in foreign countries, new research has ...View Full Details

30-05-2006  BBQ accidents cost Britons millions

Britons using inappropriate and dangerous techniques to light their barbeques are causing millions of pounds worth of damage to their homes and gardens, new research has found. Halifax Home ...View Full Details

26-05-2006  UK gets eco-friend car insurance

The UK's only insurance co-operative has launched the country's first eco-motor insurance. Coming in response to a rising demand from the public for environmentally sound services, the new insurance ...View Full Details

25-05-2006  Drivers feel safe when most in danger

Despite the fact that driving is a much more dangerous activity, most drivers say they feel safer in their cars than when travelling by train, plane or ferry, according to ...View Full Details

24-05-2006  British man takes out £1m insurance on German bear

A German bear that has been wreaking havoc in a small Bavarian resort town has had a £1 million insurance policy taken out on it by a British man. ...View Full Details

23-05-2006  World cup fans warned on car insurance

For those travelling to Germany this summer by car, it is all important to take out car insurance, according to Co-operative Insurance. The only co operative insurance company in ...View Full Details

22-05-2006  Scottish police in motorbike safety initiative

Borders and Lothian police are focussing a road safety initiative on motorbikes, after accident rates continue to cause concern. Though motorbike accidents and injuries were halved compared to last ...View Full Details

22-05-2006  Consider claims when taking insurance

When taking out insurance one should read the fine print on how to file a claim, as certain companies have more stringent standards than others, says market research firm Defaqto. ...View Full Details

19-05-2006  New EU driving laws may reduce car insurance

The European Union has published proposals for a number of new anti-drink-driving measures, only for them to be opposed by the UK, according to The Times. Typically among the ...View Full Details