Insurance News - September 2007

10-09-2007  Home insurance 'could cover university students' possessions'

Parents are being urged not to let their children forget about home insurance as they leave for university in the coming weeks by Nationwide Building Society.Consumers could avoid paying extra ...View Full Details

10-09-2007  Car insurance premiums 'on the rise'

The results of Sainsbury's Bank Car Insurance Index have indicated that the cost of motor insurance premiums is steadily rising, it has been revealed.July 2007's average premium stood at £486.43, ...View Full Details

10-09-2007  Dogs in the office

More than 1,000 dogs are set to take part in the Blue Cross's 12th annual Take Your Dog To Work Day, it has been announced.September 14th will see canine-loving employees ...View Full Details

07-09-2007  Second-hand smoke 'harms cats'

Apart from making other people breathe in second-hand smoke, pets in the home may also be affected by toxic cigarette clouds, it has been claimed.The Globe and Mail newspaper recently ...View Full Details

07-09-2007  Website debuts pics of new Honda bike

Bikers eagerly awaiting the launch of the new 2008 Honda Fireblade CBR1000RR may be excited by a new sneak preview online.Magazine Motorcycle News is currently showing the picture on its ...View Full Details

07-09-2007  'Millions' choose driving over walking

A new survey has discovered that 23 per cent of Brits would rather drive a 1,000-metre distance than walk it.According to research by whatcar.com, the distance - which is estimated ...View Full Details

07-09-2007  Women's car insurance firm reports on "showroom walkouts"

Many female drivers are being put off buying a car and even walking out of a showroom which is losing retailers millions, a women's car insurance firm has discovered.In a ...View Full Details

06-09-2007  Britain is 'barking mad' for its perfect pets

Some 1.5 million homes in Britain are ruled over by a "boss dog" or "top cat", according to new research carried out by Halifax Pet Insurance.Animals in such homes are ...View Full Details

06-09-2007  Car insurance policies 'should be checked' before attending Rugby World Cup

Consumers planning on travelling to France to enjoy the Rugby World Cup should check their car insurance policies before travelling, according to the Association of British Insurers.A spokesperson for the ...View Full Details

06-09-2007  Check home insurance policies 'cover university students' bikes'

Almost 80,000 bikes belonging to university students are at risk of not being covered by some form of home insurance, according to new research.Research carried out by Direct Line Home ...View Full Details