Insurance News - October 2006

31-10-2006  'Brits undervalue home contents by 150%'

Householders in Britain could be undervaluing the contents of their home by up to 150 per cent, it has emerged.According to new research from Legal & General, the average value ...View Full Details

31-10-2006  Motorists urged to shop around

Those who have experienced increases in car insurance premiums are being encouraged to shop around for the best deals by product research company Defaqto.According to new research from the firm, ...View Full Details

30-10-2006  Ensure adequate home insurance this Halloween

The number of home insurance claims increases by 150 per cent on Halloween, which is the worst day of the year for malicious damage to property, according to new research.Norwich ...View Full Details

30-10-2006  Motorists warned as clocks go back

Motorists in the UK are being advised to take extra care as the nights get darker following the end of British Summer Time.Lloyds TSB Insurance has predicted that motor insurance ...View Full Details

30-10-2006  Hayden snatches MotoGP title

All of you that betted on Nicky Hayden for this year's MotoGP title can buy the drinks tonight, because he positively stormed to championship victory at Valenciana yesterday.An incredible race ...View Full Details

27-10-2006  Attention all techies

For those of you who not only enjoy riding on the open road but know a thing or two about the bikes themselves, a new scheme could help you further ...View Full Details

26-10-2006  Protect your pets on fireworks night

Owners are being advised to ensure they have adequate pet insurance for their animals as the firework season approaches.According to Richard Mason, director of insurance at moneysupermarket.com, this time of ...View Full Details

26-10-2006  'Burglaries rise by 8% in winter'

The number of burglaries in the UK rises by eight per cent during the winter, new research has discovered.According to Halifax Home Insurance, the most common method for a thief ...View Full Details

26-10-2006  Ducati: Lanzi will stay

Ducati Xerox has announced that Lorenzo Lanzi doesn't need to pack his bags just yet.The Italian was told he will be kept on for the 2007 World Superbikes Championship and ...View Full Details

19-10-2006  New device 'could identify fleet risks'

A new system has been launched which aims to help those looking for commercial vehicle insurance manage their fleet more effectively.Fleetwise Care from Norwich Union provides devices for each vehicle ...View Full Details