Insurance News - January 2007

24-01-2007  Saga reports "leap" in insurance claims

Saga Insurance has reported that phone calls to its insurance firm leapt recently due to the heavy rain and strong winds experienced in parts of the UK.The firm, which supplies ...View Full Details

24-01-2007  Motorists to beware of 'frosting'

Drivers are being warned about a seasonal type of car crime - 'frosting' - where a car is left unattended to warm up and defrost but is then stolen by ...View Full Details

24-01-2007  MCN tests Honda's all-new CBR

Fans of Honda bikes can schedule in a bit of drooling if they want to watch a recent test of the new CBR600RR model.The lovely folk at Motorcycle News (MCN) ...View Full Details

23-01-2007  Penalties increase for in-car phone use

Those caught using their mobile phone while driving are set to face increased penalties from the end of February 2007.New regulations on the offence include a doubling of the £30 ...View Full Details

23-01-2007  Motorcycle insurance 'similar to car insurance'

Those who may be new to the world of motorcycling can expect to be considered for insurance on a similar basis to that of car insurance, it has been claimed.According ...View Full Details

22-01-2007  Ensure buildings insurance this winter

Those who own or run a business are being advised by Royal & SunAlliance (R&SA) on ways to avoid damage to their offices this winter. The commercial insurance company is ...View Full Details

22-01-2007  AA: Repair homes in wake of storms

Those with home insurance are being advised to repair their homes if possible in the wake of recent high winds and storms.According to AA Home Insurance, most firms would agree ...View Full Details

19-01-2007  Troy Bayliss turns 21 again

Lots of people have lucky numbers, but for World Superbike champion Troy Bayliss, it looks as though it's 21.The Aussie star has announced that he'll be riding under the number ...View Full Details

18-01-2007  Direct Line: Pet insurance available for holidays

Those who have bought or plan to buy pet insurance could benefit from news that Direct Line insures pets when they are on holiday overseas as well as in the ...View Full Details

18-01-2007  Tesco: Winter causes 20% more breakdowns

Hazardous driving conditions caused by winter weather cause 20 per cent more car breakdowns during the season, it has been found.As the wind and rain are set to get worse, ...View Full Details