Insurance News - July 2006

18-07-2006  Britons love illegal goods

Over £247 million worth of illegal goods are bought by Britons every year, according to research by Halifax home insurance. Some 6.5 million adults in the UK have willingly ...View Full Details

18-07-2006  Pooches and moggies may suffer in the sun

As the sun continues to shine and the heat skyrockets, pets can fall victim to many heat related afflictions, some of which can be very costly to treat, according to ...View Full Details

18-07-2006  Harley-Davidson's profits roar upwards

Ubiquitous bike maker Harley-Davidson has posted a second quarter profit which has grown by three per cent, fuelled by massive growth in international sales and a new engine. The ...View Full Details

17-07-2006  Trusting Brits' faith abused

One in seven Britons who have allowed access to their homes by non-residents have had their property damaged, food eaten, or telephone used, by the trusted guests, a survey by ...View Full Details

17-07-2006  Best choice could be breakdown cover

British drivers who opt for including breakdown cover on their car insurance policies, rather than joining a motoring association, could save up to £250 million, according to Liverpool Victoria motor ...View Full Details

17-07-2006  Kate Moss gets leathered

Super-duper-model Kate Moss has penned a lucrative contract to model Belstaff motorcycle apparel. Worth a rumoured £1 million, the contract will be Moss's fifth major deal since being photographed ...View Full Details

13-07-2006  UK businesses adversely affected by vehicle vandalism

UK businesses lose £620 million a year through vandals breaking into commercial vehicles, according to recent information. Of all commercial vehicle claims, 13 per cent stem from theft and ...View Full Details

13-07-2006  ABI: Motor insurance claims go faster without lawyers

When filing a motor insurance claim, those that use legal representation may actually be costing themselves time and money, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI). Motor insurance ...View Full Details

12-07-2006  Firemen ensure children are fire safety savvy

Woolwich firemen have been teaching local schoolchildren the importance of fire safety around the home. The initiative was started when it was found that a full quarter of calls ...View Full Details

12-07-2006  1 million less car owners by 2016

Due to escalating costs of running a car, by 2016 one million motorists will have been forced to give up their automobiles, new research has discovered. One in twenty ...View Full Details