Insurance News - November 2006

27-11-2006  Stefan Everts sweeps the board at Motocross awards

Stefan Everts has put his name all over 2006, scooping major titles at the 2006 FIM Motorcross awards and seeing off his career on top of the pack. The ...View Full Details

24-11-2006  Assistance service launched for car insurance online

A new method of helping motorists through the car insurance online quotation process has been launched.The Live Chat service from Liverpool Victoria aims to give customers assistance via its website ...View Full Details

24-11-2006  'Vandalism hotspots do not affect motor insurance'

Those living in vandalism hotspots find only a slight different in their insurance premiums, it has been claimed.According to Direct Line, every postcode is considered for an insurance quote differently ...View Full Details

24-11-2006  Brad swaps turkey for a hog

Last month, it was reported that Hollywood heart-throb Brad Pitt put petrol in the oil tank of his vintage Harley Davidson, but that's clearly not enough to deter the star ...View Full Details

23-11-2006  Halifax: Adjust home contents insurance for Christmas

Homeowners storing presents in the house in preparation for Christmas are being advised to check they have adequate home contents insurance.Halifax is advising people to check they will not be ...View Full Details

23-11-2006  Motorbike show dates are moved

Those planning to visit the International Motorbike and Scooter Show next year have been alerted to a change in the scheduled dates of the event.Originally planned for October 25th to ...View Full Details

23-11-2006  Ducati 1098 wins prize for 'most beautiful bike'

Winning in the popularity stakes this week is the Ducati 1098, which has recently been voted as the most beautiful bike at an exhibition in Milan.According to Motorcycle News, the ...View Full Details

22-11-2006  Gang of unhappy bikers storm shop

Employees at a motorbike store in Surrey had an unwelcome surprise when a group of angry bikers stormed the shop.Staff at Power Off Road in the Felbridge Business Centre had ...View Full Details

21-11-2006  Novelist opts to keep bike but chucks cars

Best-selling Scottish author Iain Banks has done the unthinkable and swapped his collection of beautiful cars for a new hybrid motor.According to the Daily Record, Banks - author of dark ...View Full Details

20-11-2006  Sainsbury's: Bad habits and Christmas cause accidents

Tiredness and speeding have been cited as bad driving habits which could cause road accidents during the busy Christmas period.Sainsbury's Bank, which also provides car insurance, is advising motorists to ...View Full Details