Insurance News - November 2007

22-11-2007  Britons' £74 bn gadget stockpile

Britons have embraced the digital age and have spent an astounding £74 billion on gadgets, it has been reported.According to the latest study by bank First Direct, people have an ...View Full Details

22-11-2007  Increased car insurance for 'celebrities'

Though many people dream of fame, one downside that may have been overlooked is the rise in car insurance costs that can result from stardom.Online car insurance firm elephant.co.uk has ...View Full Details

22-11-2007  Careless consumers 'risk Christmas home insurance claims'

Consumers may risk hefty home insurance claims over the festive period, according to new research by Direct Line. A study by the firm suggests that 42 per cent of Brits ...View Full Details

22-11-2007  Insuring a pet is "extremely important"

Taking out pet insurance to protect an animal against unexpected veterinary fees is "extremely important", the RSPCA said in recent days.A spokesperson for the animal charity explained that cover is ...View Full Details

21-11-2007  Car insurance risk for Land Rover drivers

A number of Land Rover thefts in the south Cumbria could increase car insurance premiums in the rural area. Several robberies have led to warnings that people need to step-up ...View Full Details

21-11-2007  Poor parking 'could result in car insurance claims'

Taking care while parking can be beneficial to those looking to save money on car insurance and reduce the depreciation of their vehicle, it has been suggested.A spokesman for GEM ...View Full Details

21-11-2007  Safes 'will ensure you get home insurance cover'

While buying a safe to store belongings in may not necessarily lower a home insurance premium they will ensure that you are able to get cover, according to the Safe ...View Full Details

21-11-2007  Pet insurance "will depend on breed"

Certain breeds of dog are more prone to injury or ailments and this can affect the cost of an insurance policy, one expert has warned.A spokeswoman for the RSPCA said ...View Full Details

20-11-2007  Britain hoards £50m of hated hand-me-downs

Britons have some £50 million worth of items they have inherited or been given as hand-me-downs that they do not actually want, according to new statistics.Research by home insurance provider ...View Full Details

20-11-2007  'Half' risk home insurance claims by lagging behind pipe protection

Almost half of homeowners have no protective lagging around their water pipes, according to a new study by a leading home insurance provider.Research by Cornhill Direct has also suggested that ...View Full Details