Insurance News - June 2006

30-06-2006  Road Safety Bill amended

Owning a registered vehicle that is not insured is now an offence, under the new Road Safety Bill. The government decided today to change the bill, after a prolonged ...View Full Details

30-06-2006  Number of road victims drop only incremental

In 2005 the number of people killed on Britain's roads was lower than it has been since 1926, when the records started being taken by the Department of Transport (DfT). ...View Full Details

29-06-2006  British parents to reap consequences of summer hols

As the summer rolls on, parents could find themselves paying the price of having their children at home for the holidays. Almost a third of parents report their children ...View Full Details

29-06-2006  Motor insurance premiums likely to rise despite recent drop

Though the average price of motor insurance premiums has dropped by 1.74 per cent over the last year, this trend is unlikely to continue, according to analysts. The average ...View Full Details

28-06-2006  Festival goers should remain insurance savvy

For those taking advantage of the warmer months to attend a festival or other outdoor event, insurance is a crucial factor that could be overlooked. Checking whether a home ...View Full Details

28-06-2006  Brits splash out on pressies for pooches

A third of British dog owners celebrate their pets' birthdays, according to a survey. Dog owners spend a staggering £36 million a year on presents and treats for their ...View Full Details

27-06-2006  Neighbourly disputes rife in UK

Arguments and conflicts between neighbours in the UK are common, according to new research. A third of people have had massive rows with neighbours, a survey by home insurer ...View Full Details

27-06-2006  No love lost for speed cameras in the UK

The majority of UK drivers think that the money raised by speed cameras, on speeding penalties, should not go back into paying for even more cameras, a study has found. ...View Full Details

26-06-2006  Britons to invest heavily in their homes

Homeowners in UK are to spend £116.9 billion on their properties in the next year, a new survey has found. Increasing the value of their homes is the main ...View Full Details

26-06-2006  Owners underestimate garden sheds

The contents of garden sheds may be worth far more than their owners realize, a new survey has found. Many may not realize that the average contents of the ...View Full Details