Insurance News - August 2007

31-08-2007  Cat owners 'should take out pet insurance regardless of their animal's age'

Owners of cats should ensure they take out adequate pet insurance irrespective of the age of their feline, according to Cats Protection.Head of veterinary services for the national charity Maggie ...View Full Details

31-08-2007  Predicted motor insurance premium hike 'to reflect true cost of cover'

The predicted rise of ten per cent in motor insurance premiums will result in a more accurate representation of motor cover costs, onlyinsurance.com suggests.According to Insurance Times, the rise - ...View Full Details

31-08-2007  Increasing number of consumers seeking home insurance online

Some 66 per cent of consumers used the internet to shop for home insurance in 2006, according to a recent survey.Research by customer experience benchmarking firm Global Reviews indicates that ...View Full Details

31-08-2007  Motor insurance 'no great barrier' to taking caravans abroad

Travelling abroad is "not too much of an issue" for motor insurance consumers, according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba).A spokesperson for Biba said that consumers considering a holiday ...View Full Details

30-08-2007  Pet insurance 'could provide reassurance and lessen heartache'

Pet insurance could provide "reassurance" and "lessen heartache" for pet owners, the Pet Care Trust announced today.Spokesperson for the national charity Alexandra Baker stated that pet insurance is recommended due ...View Full Details

30-08-2007  Specialist home insurance may be needed for "VIP" homes

Consumers moving into larger than average homes may have to seek guidance from specialist insurers, the Thrifty Scot announced today.Larger than average homes - identified in the study as homes ...View Full Details

30-08-2007  Motor insurance company warns of drink-driving dangers

Some 19 per cent of 17 to 18-year-old drivers admit to drink-driving and 14 per cent drive while on drugs, according to a study by motor insurance company Co-operative Insurance ...View Full Details

30-08-2007  Car insurance on holiday hire cars 'not to be relied on alone'

British holidaymakers have been advised not to rely solely on the car insurance provided for their hired motor to protect them while on holiday, according to a leading insurer.Halifax Travel ...View Full Details

29-08-2007  Motorcyclists to protest potential congestion charges

Plans are in place for a mass motorcycle ride-out in London on October 20th to campaign for the exclusion of motorcycles from congestion charges.The Ride for Rights campaign aims to ...View Full Details

29-08-2007  Expensive items "should be added to home and contents insurance"

Expensive individual items should be added to households' insurance policies, meaning that if a burglary occurs, consumers will be covered for their losses, LV= announced this week.The insurer warned that ...View Full Details