Insurance News - July 2007

20-07-2007  Driving test difficulties revealed

The top ten reasons why people might fail a driving test have been revealed by a car insurance company, which is supporting the government's plans to reform the learning period.After ...View Full Details

20-07-2007  Minister explains drink-driving penalties

Transport secretary Ruth Kelly has today reiterated the penalties for people who are caught drink-driving and emphasised how dangerous it can be.In addition to putting themselves in danger, those who ...View Full Details

19-07-2007  Defaqto: Check home insurance quality

While a deciding factor in the purchase of home insurance may often be the price, consumers are being urged to make sure they check the quality of the cover to ...View Full Details

19-07-2007  Ladies' driving events are 'ultimate day out'

Women's car insurance customers who are looking to show off their driving skills might want to do so this summer, while raising money for charity at the same time.Organised by ...View Full Details

19-07-2007  Dundee 'most car-friendly', says motor insurance firm

The Scottish city of Dundee has been named as the UK's most car-friendly location in an annual survey carried out by Virgin Money Car Insurance.Although motor insurance firms often take ...View Full Details

19-07-2007  Owners warned not leave pets in car

Owners are being warned to take care during the summer months and not leave their pets unattended in a car.According to Dr Richard Stanwick, chief medical health officer for the ...View Full Details

18-07-2007  Celebrity warned after buying dog

A celebrity who might be looking for a pet insurance policy this week is Britney Spears, who recently purchased a $3,000 (£1,464) Yorkshire Terrier from a Los Angeles store.The singer, ...View Full Details

18-07-2007  Drivers warned about eBay tyres

Motorists looking to save a bit of money are being urged to avoid purchasing second-hand tyres on internet auction sites.Continental Tyres commissioned technical group entyrety to conduct a safety check ...View Full Details

18-07-2007  Security 'could mean discounted home insurance'

Taking approved security measures could mean that consumers pay less for their home insurance policies, it was claimed this week.Cornhill Direct said that the home insurance industry aims to support ...View Full Details

18-07-2007  No car insurance is "irresponsible"

Drivers who choose to get behind the wheel without car insurance are "irresponsible and selfish in the extreme", according to comments by an expert in the sector.Head of communications for ...View Full Details