Insurance News - August 2007

06-08-2007  More women becoming 'car savvy', says insurer

Women's car insurance customers are not afraid to get under the bonnet, fix their vehicle and carry out basic maintenance tasks, according to new research.A survey by Post Office found ...View Full Details

06-08-2007  'People comfortable with online pet insurance'

Using the internet to buy insurance products is a "growing trend" and is becoming more popular, a provider has claimed.According to Sainsbury's Bank, people are "comfortable" using the web to ...View Full Details

03-08-2007  Chinese 'pay £250,000 for dogs'

Pet insurance customers might be surprised to hear that Tibetan Mastiff dogs are being sold in China for £250,000 - which may seem to many as a little bit expensive.According ...View Full Details

03-08-2007  'More women riding motorbikes'

More females are choosing to take to the open road on a motorbike although the market is still dominated by men, new research has suggested.In news which may be of ...View Full Details

03-08-2007  Experience 'will reduce car insurance'

A driver with more experience under their belt will pay lower car insurance premiums, it has been suggested by an expert in the sector.Although factors such as the car's engine ...View Full Details

03-08-2007  Women's car insurance customers 'a lower risk'

Women drivers are considered to be a lower risk than their male counterparts and may pay less for their premiums, it has emerged.Citing a number of reasons, James Carnduff, a ...View Full Details

02-08-2007  AA: Car insurance industry extremely competitive

The British car insurance industry is becoming increasingly competitive as companies are forced to foot the bill of rising costs, it has been claimed.Extra charges that get passed on to ...View Full Details

02-08-2007  In-car possessions 'more important for thieves'

Car thieves are often more interested in the items left in cars rather than in the vehicles themselves, as modern cars become more secure with "sophisticated alarms and immobilisers", according ...View Full Details

02-08-2007  Minor bumps 'cause higher costs'

Although many people buy car insurance to provide assistance should their car be written off or in need of larger repairs, a new report has revealed that luxury vehicles may ...View Full Details

02-08-2007  New pet carrier controls temperature

Transporting pets to the vet or taking them on a journey can often be tricky as they may need constant supervision and a comfortable temperature.However, a new invention may help ...View Full Details