Insurance News - August 2006

25-08-2006  Ethanol fuel scam hitting bikes in Vietnam

A spate of breakdowns in motorcycle-reliant Vietnam has been blamed on illegal fuel additives, following a recent hike in the cost of petrol.Research by automotive engineer Mr Nguyen Minh Dong ...View Full Details

24-08-2006  Home insurance risked by anti-social neighbours

Over 60 per cent of Brits fear for the anti-social state of the nation, the country is becoming less neighbourly, new research reveals.According to a survey from home insurance provider ...View Full Details

24-08-2006  Britons distracted by eye-catching scenery

Drivers in the UK have been warned to remain alert behind the wheel, even when distracted by road-side scenery, following new research.According to car insurance provider Privilege, one in four ...View Full Details

24-08-2006  Ferraris' ride on time in London

A central London crowd rocked to the combined roar of Ducati Corse and Ferrari racers yesterday, the multi-wheeled mayhem fuelled by the teams' petrol and lubricant supplier Shell.A crowd of ...View Full Details

23-08-2006  Home insurance at risk in flood-prone zones

Homeowners living in flood-prone areas of the UK could be left without home insurance cover after claims that some of the country's biggest insurance providers are planning to limit cover.According ...View Full Details

23-08-2006  Safety features to lower the cost of car insurance

Drivers of cars fitted with accident prevention features should pay cheaper rates of motor insurance, according to industry experts.The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called upon the ...View Full Details

23-08-2006  Topless bikers take to the streets

Thousands of spectators lined the usually squeaky clean streets of Auckland last week, to enjoy the spectacle of bare-breasted porn stars parading on motorbikes.Over 30 porn stars rode pillion with ...View Full Details

22-08-2006  Students urged to consider home insurance

Students heading to university next month should ensure their belongings are covered by home insurance policies, it has been advised.New research from Churchill home insurance indicates that thieves are targeting ...View Full Details

22-08-2006  Future students 'should shop around for motor quotes'

Students planning their next car purchase, as well as new motor insurance policies, can make savings if they shop around for the best deals, according to credit reference agency Experian.The ...View Full Details

18-08-2006  Motor traders warned by MIB

Motor traders and fleet managers have been warned by the Motor Insurer's Bureau (MIB) that they must keep updating the Motor Insurance Database Along with the warning, the MIB has ...View Full Details