Insurance News - November 2007

20-11-2007  Homeowners urged to safeguard properties

Consumers have been advised to carry out some basic steps to keep their properties safe this winter by a leading home insurance provider.Direct Line reports that the Met Office is ...View Full Details

20-11-2007  Airport cat swaps the gutter for the skies

A stray cat has been living the high life after being adopted by staff at Manchester Airport, it has been reported.The one-eared ginger feline has been named Olly after the ...View Full Details

19-11-2007  Careless drivers 'told off for risking car insurance claims'

Over 1,400 careless road users have received letters from the police after leaving valuables in their cars on display.As part of attempts to reduce the number of opportunistic thefts from ...View Full Details

19-11-2007  Home insurance market is still competitive, says Biba

Despite fears that the costs of home insurance premiums would soar after this year's floods, the market has remained competitive, according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba).Technical services manager ...View Full Details

19-11-2007  'A tenth' of pedestrians misdirect motorists

Road users in the UK may be advised to avoid asking pedestrians for directions, according to new research.A recent study by telephone firm Orange has suggested that more than a ...View Full Details

19-11-2007  Do not be 'caught short' on pet insurance

Consumers have been advised to check the length of their pet insurance policies to ensure that they have sufficient cover for the potentially lengthy treatment of illnesses.Sainsbury's Bank notes that ...View Full Details

16-11-2007  Italian motorcycle 'brutalises competition' to win award

MV Agusta's Brutale 1078RR has been voted as the most beautiful motorbike of the Milan International Motorcycle Show.The motorcycle manufacturer's vehicle won the accolade after more than 26,000 visitors to ...View Full Details

16-11-2007  Curry-mad canine banned from favourite food

Curry-mad canine banned from favourite foodA Manchester dog has been banned from eating curry after issues over his health have been raised.Dante, the 11-year old canine from Chorlton, has developed ...View Full Details

15-11-2007  'Ensure home insurance covers garage contents'

Consumers have been advised to check that their home insurance policies extend to cover possessions stored in outbuildings such as garages.Insurer Legal & General has issued the warning after noting ...View Full Details

15-11-2007  Motorists warned of winter road risks

Drivers were warned about the increased risks of driving in snowy and icy conditions this winter by a leading insurer yesterday.NFU Mutual explained that during wintry weather, the number of ...View Full Details