Insurance News - September 2007

25-09-2007  York car parks 'may result in decreased need for car insurance claims'

Car parks in York have been named as some of the safest in the country, potentially allowing motorists to avoid the need to make an expensive claim on their car ...View Full Details

25-09-2007  Home insurance policies 'should cover bedroom contents'

Consumers were advised today to check that their home insurance policies fully protect the contents of their bedrooms, following research by Abbey Home Insurance which suggests that one in four ...View Full Details

25-09-2007  Cat wins top title

Some 3,000 entries were submitted in a competition run by the Manchester Evening News (MEN), which saw a tortoiseshell cat called Kitty win the top prize.Entries in the My Pet's ...View Full Details

25-09-2007  Make certain home insurance covers home office equipment, says Zurich

An increase in the popularity of working from home has been identified in new research from home insurance company Zurich.The study by the insurer reveals that some 30 per cent ...View Full Details

24-09-2007  Brit drivers like to blow their own trumpet, says esure car insurance

Some 90 per cent of British motorists use their car horn inappropriately, according to new research by esure car insurance.The Highway Code states that motorists should not use their horn ...View Full Details

24-09-2007  Tornado damage and home insurance advice from the ABI

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has today issued advice to consumers following a recent series of tornados across the UK.Vehicles will be protected if a comprehensive motor insurance policy ...View Full Details

24-09-2007  Round hound slims down at pet fat camp

A border collie that recently weighed in at some 40 kg has enrolled in Lincolnshire's first residential fat camp for pets, it has been reported.Big Ollie, as the dog is ...View Full Details

21-09-2007  Consumers should ensure home insurance 'covers changing needs'

Consumers were advised to ensure that their home insurance covers changes in requirements by Legal & General today.The advice follows the publication of research showing that over half of Brits ...View Full Details

21-09-2007  Last chance to decide winners of UK biking awards

Today is the last day votes can be cast to decide the winners of the Britain's Got Biking Talent, it has been reported.Winners of the competition will be featured in ...View Full Details

21-09-2007  Carry your pet in climate-controlled comfort

Pet carriers are a common sight these days as animal owners often need to transport their furry friends in situations where it is impractical or impossible to allow them to ...View Full Details