Insurance News - December 2007

20-12-2007  Check bags are insured, says Legal & General

Both men and women should ensure that they have a home insurance policy that adequately covers their bag and its contents, it has been advised. Legal and General has recommended ...View Full Details

20-12-2007  Chaotic kids 'cause home insurance concerns'

Troublesome toddlers have caused £122 million worth of damage to the homes of their parents, according to recent research by Halifax Home Insurance.A study by the financial services provider suggests ...View Full Details

20-12-2007  Santa 'a nightmare car insurance customer'

With a huge amount of mileage and high driving speeds, combined with the liking for an alcoholic beverage or two over the festive period, Santa would have to pay an ...View Full Details

20-12-2007  Barking up the wrong family tree

Those looking to pamper their pooches this Christmas may be thinking about getting them an extra-large bone or a new collar.However, Reuters has identified ten of the more unusual gifts ...View Full Details

19-12-2007  Dogs get into the festive spirit

A canine Christmas party was recently held in Manchester to raise cash for Manchester Dogs Home, it has emerged.The Manchester Evening News reports that the event included games, fancy dress ...View Full Details

19-12-2007  Thieves' Christmas list identified

Many burglars have their own wish list of must-have items over the festive period, according to new research by a home insurance provider.A study among convicted burglars by Zurich suggests ...View Full Details

19-12-2007  Half of people send cash as a Christmas gift

A total of 50 per cent of people will give cash as a festive gift this year, according to new research by the Post Office.More than one in ten consumers ...View Full Details

19-12-2007  Precautions 'can avoid winter car insurance claims'

Drivers can avoid having to make a car insurance claim over the Christmas period by making sure they are prepared, according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba).The fact that ...View Full Details

18-12-2007  RSPCA launches slim pet campaign

Animal charity the RSPCA has teamed up with television vet Joe Inglis to set up a resource to help flabby cats and tubby dogs lose some weight.Pets Get Slim aims ...View Full Details

18-12-2007  'Do not leave cars unattended while defrosting'

An increase in the number of car insurance claims for theft are seen when the weather grows colder, according to the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba).Graeme Trudgill, technical and corporate ...View Full Details