Insurance News - October 2007

16-10-2007  Homeowners 'willing to invest £8,500' on home security; may reduce home insurance costs

New research has suggested that homeowners are prepared to spend some £8,500 on security, which may well result in lower home insurance premiums.The study, carried out by Alliance & Leicester, ...View Full Details

16-10-2007  Nearly half of smokers 'will ignore new road rules'

Some 45 per cent of motorists who smoke will ignore new regulations set in place in the newly-revised Highway Code, a leading car insurance provider has announced.Research carried out by ...View Full Details

15-10-2007  Drivers risking car insurance claims through bad driving 'given educational choice'

Drivers who risk car insurance claims as well as endangering the lives of other road-users by breaking road laws are to be given a choice of education of punishment, it ...View Full Details

15-10-2007  Highway Code 'a must for drivers' - including car insurance customers

The revised version of the Highway Code - knowledge of which may result in increased road safety and lower car insurance premiums - has been welcomed by members of Wigan's ...View Full Details

15-10-2007  'One in four' does not have home contents insurance

An estimated one in four people do not have any home contents insurance as it is often neglected by those on lower incomes, an expert in the sector has said.Kelly ...View Full Details

15-10-2007  Brits pay £1.5bn in vet bills, says pet insurance firm

Dog owners in Britain spend a collective £1.5 billion on veterinary fees each year, a new survey has revealed, in news which may be useful to those thinking of buying ...View Full Details

12-10-2007  Home insurance providers 'should be kept abreast of changes'

Consumers have been advised to keep their home insurance provider updated of any major changes in circumstances or risk not being covered due to their policy not matching their lifestyle.Such ...View Full Details

12-10-2007  Pet rescue centre becomes wedding venue

An animal refuge near Peterborough has been granted a licence to perform civil partnerships, marriages and naming ceremonies, it has been reported.The 52-acre Wood Green Animal Shelters site in Godmanchester ...View Full Details

11-10-2007  Uninformed women risk car insurance claims 'due to poor tyre awareness'

New research has indicated that some 21 per cent of women do not know about the correct amount of pressure that should be in the tyres of their cars - ...View Full Details

11-10-2007  Home insurance claims risked 'by not informing providers of DIY projects'

Brits risk costly bills by not informing their home insurance provider of any major home alterations and improvements, it has been reported. Saga Home Insurance has advised consumers to be ...View Full Details