Insurance News - November 2006

30-11-2006  RMIF: Biennial MOT plan "disastrous"

Gordon Brown's proposal to change the frequency of MOT testing from once every year to once every two years has been labelled as "disastrous".According to Ray Holloway - director of ...View Full Details

30-11-2006  New initiative aims to cut car crime

A campaign is being launched at a hospital in Bradford, aimed at cutting car crime which could lead to costly motor insurance claims.The past few months have seen a "slight" ...View Full Details

30-11-2006  Stunt biker confirmed for show

Those planning to visit the MCN Motorcycle Show next February might be excited to learn that stunt biker Christian Pfeiffer has been confirmed to appear.He is set to appear at ...View Full Details

29-11-2006  Motorists offered tips for icy driving

Drivers planning to take to the roads this winter are being offered a number of tips to ensure safety in icy conditions.The advice from Green Flag comes after the breakdown ...View Full Details

29-11-2006  Mini motos must have bike insurance, officer warns

Those considering buying their child a mini motorbike this Christmas are being warned that driving one requires not only a licence but motor insurance also.According to specialist PC Jim Lavery ...View Full Details

29-11-2006  Jones pulls out the stoppies

Forget sugar-cube stacking or some other useless world record, because stuntman Craig Jones has gone and broken the record for the longest-ever two-man stoppie.Armed with his Buell Firebolt XB12R and ...View Full Details

28-11-2006  'Simple measures' could protect home insurance

Homeowners are being advised to take simple security measures this Christmas to protect them from theft which could result in a home contents insurance claim.According to Prudential Home Insurance, one ...View Full Details

28-11-2006  Almost half think driving age 'should be 18'

Some 43 per cent of motorists believe that the legal age for driving should be raised to 18.The figure is part of research from Tesco Car Insurance, which found that ...View Full Details

27-11-2006  Home insurance company releases survey

Home insurance business Legal & General has published its latest survey reporting on recent trends in the market. Focusing on the relationship between homeowners and their homes, the Home Sweet ...View Full Details

27-11-2006  Drivers advised when to claim on car insurance

Motorists should exercise judgement when making car insurance claims, according to car insurance industry provider. Norwich Union spokesperson David Ross explains that smaller car insurance claims might not be ...View Full Details