Insurance News - April 2007

24-04-2007  Majority of "white van men" claim they are good drivers

It is now ten years since the term "White Van Man" was coined, meant to denote a driver of a van or other commercial vehicle who is selfish and rude ...View Full Details

24-04-2007  Top five helmets named by MCN

If a new motorcycle helmet is on your shopping list then a list of top-rated models may be the ideal guide to choosing the right one.All given five stars out ...View Full Details

23-04-2007  "Nine lives" of homeowner identified by A&L

The traditional nuclear family may be no longer, Alliance & Leicester (A&L) has claimed, after research from the group identified the nine stages of homeowning now existent in society.And the ...View Full Details

23-04-2007  Women are 'less likely to be involved in car crashes'

Females are less likely than males to be involved in a car crash, new research has found, in news that may be of interest to those looking for car insurance ...View Full Details

23-04-2007  Marlboro man takes first place

Ducati Marlboro rider Casey Stoner must have been a happy bunny this weekend after winning the MotoGP third round in Istanbul and going ten points clear at the top of ...View Full Details

20-04-2007  BMW bike is back

A new motorbike which was first glimpsed two months ago has finally been unveiled by BMW with a plan to race the model at next week's Puerto Lumbreras track.While BMW ...View Full Details

19-04-2007  Ensure home insurance in case of theft, says Halifax

Halifax is urging consumers to make sure they have adequate home insurance cover in place to protect them against theft outside of the home.A recent survey by the insurance provider ...View Full Details

19-04-2007  Young drivers "more likely to crash"

Lack of driving experience and a different attitude towards the road makes younger drivers more likely to crash than their older counterparts, it is claimed.Following recommendations from the Association of ...View Full Details

19-04-2007  Television 'doesn't do Istanbul circuit justice'

Gearing up for this weekend's MotoGP third round is reigning champion Nicky Hayden, who is preparing to race at the Istanbul track on an 800cc bike for the first time.Scheduled ...View Full Details

18-04-2007  Furniture 'cost Brits £13.5bn in 2005'

British homeowners have increased the amount they spend on home furnishings and furniture, paying out a total of £13.5 billion in 2005, it emerged today.The total compares to 1995's figure ...View Full Details