Insurance News - May 2007

22-05-2007  Pet insurance claims 'rise in hot weather'

The number of pet insurance claims tends to rise in the hotter months of the year, it has been suggested.Monica McCormack, a spokesperson for Tesco Personal Finance, said that the ...View Full Details

22-05-2007  CIS urges holidaymakers to get covered

Those considering a summer break in their caravan may be interested to hear new advice from Co-operative Insurance (CIS).According to the company, towing a caravan and setting off for a ...View Full Details

21-05-2007  Those without car insurance 'increase costs for honest consumers'

The number of untaxed vehicles driving on UK roads has soared by 76 per cent in just two years, new figures show.As a result, honest consumers are being forced to ...View Full Details

21-05-2007  More Britons 'looking to insure themselves'

A growing number of people in the UK are looking to safeguard both themselves and their possessions by paying for home contents insurance and other insurance policies.As Britons become more ...View Full Details

21-05-2007  Bikers issued riding tips

As spring switches gear and summer hits, Honda has been rolling out tips for motorcyclists returning to the saddle.The motorcycle manufacturer said the most important thing for motorcyclists who have ...View Full Details

18-05-2007  Get set for BMF show this weekend

The British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF) is gearing up for this weekend's annual BMF Show, which is the largest outdoor bike event in Europe.Visitors to the show can expect to see ...View Full Details

17-05-2007  Homeowners 'lose out on insurance' by not shopping around

Homeowners are paying almost £1 billion too much for their home insurance - because they are taking out policies with their mortgage providers instead of shopping around. New research from ...View Full Details

17-05-2007  Car insurers set to disregard points on licence

Car insurers could be set to slash premiums for thousands of drivers with points on their licences, it has emerged.Speed cameras have made driving endorsements so widespread that they are ...View Full Details

17-05-2007  Foggy's efforts for kids recognised

Fans of superbike champion Carl Fogarty, known better as Foggy, may be interested to learn that he has been inducted into a hall of fame - for a children's charity, ...View Full Details

16-05-2007  Workers at home 'should check household insurance'

Those who work from home are being advised to check what items are covered by their household insurance.According to Cornhill Direct, given the choice to work at home, 69 per ...View Full Details