Insurance News - August 2007

08-08-2007  Fat cats given diabetes warning

Pets that are overweight are a full three times more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes, according to recent research by the University of Edinburgh.Some one in 230 pet cats ...View Full Details

08-08-2007  'Get car insurance for driving abroad'

Taking out car insurance to cover driving abroad is "valuable" and could prevent a costly payout should an accident occur, it has been claimed.RAC spokesperson Adam Cracknell said it is ...View Full Details

08-08-2007  Beware of flood damage, says car insurance firm

Although many people will be starting to repair their property following July's floods across the UK, consumers are also being warned to beware of cars which may have been damaged ...View Full Details

08-08-2007  In-car music 'could reduce accident risk'

A new survey has revealed that listening to music while in the car could lessen the chance of having an accident and making a car insurance claim.Research from Sainsbury's Car ...View Full Details

07-08-2007  Brits 'see pets as an extension of themselves'

Pet insurance customers may be intrigued to hear that Brits often see their animals as an extension of themselves, according to the Cambridge Evening News.This is why owners sometimes spend ...View Full Details

07-08-2007  Garages 'reduce car insurance'

Keeping a vehicle in a garage is recognised by most car insurance firms as representing less of a risk and therefore they can reduce premiums, the British insurance Brokers' Association ...View Full Details

07-08-2007  Gender and age "go hand in hand" for car insurance

Car insurance does take gender into account but it goes hand in hand with the age of the driver, an expert has maintained.Although a range of factors are considered when ...View Full Details

07-08-2007  Halifax: Put picnic goodies on home insurance

Including picnic items and equipment on home insurance policies could minimise the financial payout incurred if they are stolen, it has been suggested.After discovering that Britons are planning a total ...View Full Details

06-08-2007  Homeowners given security tips

Home insurance customers have been offered tips on making their property more secure following a survey which found that crime in rural areas may be on the rise.NFU Mutual said ...View Full Details

06-08-2007  Biba: Always shop around for car insurance

Shopping around for car insurance is key to getting a good deal no matter what sex you are, an expert in the industry has claimed.Graeme Trudgill, technical services manager for ...View Full Details