Insurance News - January 2008

14-01-2008  Pets 'not just for Christmas'

The majority of pets that are handed into refuges are received in the time just after Christmas, according to Petmeds.co.uk.Ricky Thomas, managing director of the UK pet health store, stated ...View Full Details

11-01-2008  First aid care for pets

Animals that injure themselves could soon be looked after by their owners, it has been reported.Those who wish to learn how to car for their cats and dote on their ...View Full Details

11-01-2008  Avoid home insurance claims 'by employing professionals'

Consumers wishing to take environmentally-friendly steps with home improvement may risk home insurance claims among other hazards if they do not get a qualified professional to do it for them.Such ...View Full Details

11-01-2008  Buying car insurance online 'can save cash'

Consumers who have access to the internet and are also keen to reduce their car insurance premiums have been given advice by Norwich Union.The car insurance provider states that they ...View Full Details

10-01-2008  How much is that doggy in the window? About £14,000

The average dog lives between 13 and 15 years, at a cost of about £1,000 per year, according to the Dogs Trust.However, Tesco Pet Insurance reports that only 12 per ...View Full Details

10-01-2008  Car insurance 'may be lowered by pay as you drive'

Consumers looking to reduce their car insurance premiums, who drive less than the average motorist, may benefit from a pay as you drive scheme, reports Norwich Union.Erik Nelsen, a spokesperson ...View Full Details

09-01-2008  'More vigilance needed' to avoid home insurance claims needed

More than 50 per cent of people have never checked their security alarm, according to the results of a study by Legal & General.The Safe as Houses study indicates that ...View Full Details

09-01-2008  Garages 'can reduce car insurance premiums'

Consumers who have garages have been encouraged in recent days to make the most of such facilities to help reduce their car insurance premiums.According to Norwich Union, people who keep ...View Full Details

09-01-2008  'Sort out car insurance in an annual budget'

The best way to take control of finances such as car insurance is to sit down and work out a budget, according to the Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS).Frances Walker, ...View Full Details

09-01-2008  Lightning 'used to treat MRSA'

The power of lightning is being used in the fight against hospital superbugs such as MRSA in pet hospitals, it has been reported.According to the Guardian, a system that recreates ...View Full Details