Insurance News - February 2007

22-02-2007  Brits use £1.1bn of annual leave 'waiting for deliveries'

Britons are being advised that their home insurance companies can often provide details of reputable tradesmen or delivery companies, in order to reduce the £1.1 billion in annual leave that ...View Full Details

22-02-2007  Looking for a new toy?

Bikers in search of a roaring ride should check out their local Triumph dealer this weekend and try out the new Tiger 1050.The touring bike can cope with anything the ...View Full Details

21-02-2007  Green car show set for March 30th 2007

A car exhibition which aims to showcase the latest developments in eco-friendly driving is scheduled for March 30th 2007, which may be of interest to motorists who are considering a ...View Full Details

21-02-2007  Weather 'causing 60% of home insurance claims'

Extreme weather conditions are currently causing some 60 per cent of all home insurance claims to be made, it has emerged.Mark Till, marketing director for Barclays Insurance - which conducted ...View Full Details

21-02-2007  Cage hits screens as stunt motorcyclist

Nicolas Cage is currently appearing on cinema screens throughout the US as stunt biker Johnny Blaze - also known as his alter ego, Ghost Rider.The film, which opened in the ...View Full Details

20-02-2007  'Holidaymakers advised to get pet insurance before jetting off'

People hoping to head abroad this summer with their pets should ensure they take out pet insurance, advises an insurer.According to Halifax Pet Insurance, pet health cover is a must ...View Full Details

20-02-2007  Study reveals drivers' pet hates

A new study has revealed the pet hates of men and women car drivers.According to research by Auto Holidays, males are most annoyed about women motorists who pull out into ...View Full Details

20-02-2007  Motorbikes offered as vigilante reward

Malaysian authorities have come up with a novel way to cut street crime in their country, by offering motorbikes as a reward for catching criminals, according to reports.The initiative is ...View Full Details

19-02-2007  Car insurance premiums 'increased in 2006'

The average car insurance premium rose during 2006, according to a new report. According to figures from Sainsbury's Car Insurance, premiums rose by 2.1 per cent over the year, representing ...View Full Details

19-02-2007  'Home insurance advised for home improvements'

Brits looking to do a spot of DIY over the coming months are being advised to make sure they have adequate home insurance cover for their property.The British Insurance Brokers' ...View Full Details