Insurance News - July 2007

17-07-2007  'Over one in ten' has a guard dog

Some 11 per cent of households have a guard dog as part of their burglary prevention methods, new research has discovered.In addition to security lights and CCTV cameras, over one-tenth ...View Full Details

17-07-2007  Psychologist: Why women name cars

Female drivers tend to give their vehicles names because they see them as separate entities to themselves, women's car insurance customers may be interested to hear.A psychologist has explained that ...View Full Details

17-07-2007  Car insurance 'should be encouraged'

Younger drivers need to be encouraged and made more aware that car insurance is there to protect them and others, it was suggested this week.Susan Beck, head of communications for ...View Full Details

17-07-2007  "Pointless purchases" filling the home

Home insurance customers who like to shop might want to take note of new research, which found that the average Briton spends £3,685 on things they never use.According to a ...View Full Details

16-07-2007  Home insurance 'may not cover dodgy builders'

Damage caused to homes by "botched" building jobs may not be covered by all home insurance policies, consumers have been warned today.According to a survey by Abbey Home Insurance, some ...View Full Details

16-07-2007  RAC: UK is car-dependent nation

The UK is still a nation dependent on its automobiles, motoring group RAC has claimed, following a survey of the population's driving habits.According to research by the RAC Foundation, the ...View Full Details

16-07-2007  Bikers 'fear M25'

The M25 motorway is the most feared road in the country, a new survey has discovered, in news which may interest those looking for motorbike insurance.According to the research by ...View Full Details

16-07-2007  Pet insurance 'a growing trend'

Buying pet insurance is a growing trend and people may find peace of mind by covering their furry friend with such a policy, it has been claimed.Writing in US publication ...View Full Details

13-07-2007  Cover baby equipment, says home insurance firm

Parents are being advised to ensure adequate home contents insurance for their baby equipment, after a new survey discovered found that mums and dads spend an average of £2,628 getting ...View Full Details

13-07-2007  No home insurance 'for 13% of FTBs'

First-time buyers (FTBs) who have made their way onto the property ladder may have a number of bills and fees to pay while the transaction completes.However, a new survey has ...View Full Details