Insurance News - July 2006

11-07-2006  Ostentacious Buell Lightning CityX XB9SX to hit UK streets

The special edition Buell Lightning CityX is soon to be released in the UK and when it is, drivers will have no choice but to sit up and take notice. ...View Full Details

11-07-2006  Over-the-counter drug warning to drivers

Drivers have been warned by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IMA) about the dangers of taking over-the-counter drugs while driving. As the summer rolls on, drivers suffering from ...View Full Details

10-07-2006  Exotic pet insurance available

Though pet insurance plans for dogs and cats are relatively easy to come by, those for more exotic animals have been a little thinner on the ground, until recently. ...View Full Details

10-07-2006  RAC: Many car journeys unnecessary

Approximately 20 per cent of all car journeys in the country are unnecessary, according to the RAC. Nevertheless, local authorities are not doing enough to help people avoid car ...View Full Details

07-07-2006  White van men travel a rough road

Though the ubiquitous white van man has a bad reputation on Britain's roads, the AA has found that these vehicles and their drivers face different problems than the average driver ...View Full Details

07-07-2006  AA: Insurance premiums to stay the same

Despite a widely predicted rise, car and home insurance premiums will stay approximately the same, according to the AA British Insurance Premium Index. Many in the insurance industry have ...View Full Details

06-07-2006  Pet theft on the increase

Over 520 pets are stolen every day, with about 200,000 pets being stolen last year alone, according to new research. Owners who have had pets stolen number in the ...View Full Details

06-07-2006  Consumer watchdog warns drivers

Ubiquitous consumer watchdog Which? has issued a warning to drivers to keep their cars secured to avoid a rise in car insurance premiums. Though car crime is falling, the ...View Full Details

05-07-2006  'Road rage' insurance offered

An insurance company has started to offer road rage insurance among its portfolio of options for car owners. Adrian Flux Insurance is offering cover for any driver who finds ...View Full Details

05-07-2006  Most UK consumers favour eco-friendly products and services

The majority of consumers in the UK would prefer an eco-friendly product, according to new research by motor insurer Co-operative Insurance. Over 85 per cent of consumers favour eco-friendly ...View Full Details