Insurance News - January 2007

05-01-2007  Education is the way to go, says MIA

Folks at the Motorcycle Industry Association (MIA) have said that they're in support of new government proposals to provide more education for young drivers.Plans could include road safety and driving ...View Full Details

04-01-2007  Camera technology 'could improve road safety'

Camera-based sensing technology could be used in vehicles to assist in the prevention of accidents and improve road safety, it has been claimed.Drivers who crash or bump another car and ...View Full Details

04-01-2007  Some new cars have "basic safety problems"

A number of car models have been found to have "basic safety problems", which may not prevent injuries if an accident occurs.According to Which?, certain cars do not provide safety ...View Full Details

04-01-2007  Education is the way to go, says MIA

Folks at the Motorcycle Industry Association (MIA) have said that they're in support of new government proposals to provide more education for young drivers.Plans could include road safety and driving ...View Full Details

03-01-2007  New drivers could face more training

Drivers who have recently passed their test should have more lessons and gain more experience before they are allowed to drive high-performance vehicles, it has been suggested.According to shadow transport ...View Full Details

03-01-2007  RAC pushes for young driver education

Some 200 young people per week could be involved in car accidents unless more education is given to new drivers, it has been claimed. Following the government's comments that road ...View Full Details

03-01-2007  Wills likes a jolly good ride

Security guards responsible for protecting Prince William while he rides on his motorbike have said they are not prepared to put themselves at risk while doing so.The dapper young prince, ...View Full Details

02-01-2007  Houses to be filled with goods 'worth £5.5bn'

Homeowners who hit the shops during the Christmas sale period are being advised to ensure that their home contents insurance adequately covers the value of new purchases.According to research from ...View Full Details

02-01-2007  Fat pets 'have shorter lives'

Household pets which are overweight are likely to die younger than those at the recommended weight, it has been claimed.In news that could be of interest to those considering pet ...View Full Details

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