Insurance News - April 2007

11-04-2007  Elias "eager" to race at Istanbul

Spaniard Toni Elias has expressed his desire to get out on the track in Turkey, following an in impressive performance when grabbing fourth place in the recent MotoGP event in ...View Full Details

10-04-2007  AA: Average car insurance premium now £806

The average price of car insurance cover fell in the first quarter of this year, new figures from the AA reveal.After reaching £806 - which was the highest average ever ...View Full Details

10-04-2007  Squabbling could cause breakages, warns home insurance firm

National holidays such as the recent Easter weekend could give rise to an increase of breakages and mishaps in the home, it is claimed.According to research by home insurance company ...View Full Details

05-04-2007  DfT: British motorists speeding less in built-up areas

Britain's drivers are speeding less, according to new figures released by the Department for Transport (DfT) today.During 2006, 49 per cent of drivers on 30 mph built-up roads exceeded the ...View Full Details

05-04-2007  Britons report 'a different kind of pet insurance'

Britons over the age of 50 are more likely than younger consumers to own pets for security purposes, new research reveals.And millions of people in Britain are relying on their ...View Full Details

04-04-2007  Fleet managers 'should use approved repairer network'

Fleet managers are being urged to use only approved garages after a recent Metropolitan Police investigation which found that fewer than one in four of the UK's bodyshops are equipped ...View Full Details

04-04-2007  Motorists warned to ensure car maintenance

Motoring groups have issued advice to drivers set to hit British roads this weekend, with the possession of appropriate motor insurance key to ensuring a stress-free holiday.According to statistics released ...View Full Details

04-04-2007  Haslam: I intend to win

The Bennetts British Superbike Championship is set to get off to a roaring start on Monday when the tournament commences at the Brands Hatch circuit.And although Leon Haslam finished as ...View Full Details

02-04-2007  DIY 'preferred by 75% of homeowners'

UK homeowners appear to prefer having a go at jobs around the house instead of hiring a professional, research has found.Some 75 per cent of Britons would rather do-it-themselves than ...View Full Details

02-04-2007  Phone service 'could save small pet insurance claims'

Those looking for a suitable pet insurance plan might be interested in a new service from More Than, which aims to offer on-the-spot health advice for furry friends.Vetfone is described ...View Full Details