Insurance News - January 2008

04-01-2008  Snowy conditions 'cause car insurance claims'

The cold snap has resulted in a number of accidents on roads in North Yorkshire, which may have led to motorists needing to make claims on their car insurance, it ...View Full Details

04-01-2008  A tenth 'risk car insurance claims by sleeping at the wheel'

A total of ten per cent of people who drive for their job have admitted to falling asleep behind the wheel in the last year, according to research by road ...View Full Details

03-01-2008  Blood hounds

Animals are increasingly being treated for conditions and illnesses that would normally be a death sentence unless their owners were able to spend money on costly diagnosis and treatments, it ...View Full Details

03-01-2008  Advice given to avoid winter car insurance claims

With forecasts predicting sub-zero temperatures, North Yorkshire police driving instructor Dave Goudie offers some advice for road users wishing to stay safe and avoid potentially costly car insurance claims.He states ...View Full Details

03-01-2008  Residential speeding anxieties raised

Concerns have been raised over motorists speeding in suburban areas, which may risk car insurance claims as well as the health and even the lives of local residents.An occupier of ...View Full Details

03-01-2008  Mobile phone users 'clog up roads'

Those who use mobile phones while driving are responsible for slowing down the flow of traffic, according to new research.A study by the University of Utah's Traffic Lab suggests that ...View Full Details

02-01-2008  Car insurance customers warned of new year breakdowns

Car insurance customers heading back to work after the festive season have been warned about the increased chance of breaking down.According to Britannia, drivers are 63 per cent more likely ...View Full Details

02-01-2008  Peugeot unveils new version of Partner van

Van insurance customers might be interested to know that a new version of the Peugeot Partner range is to be launched in 2008.Originally introduced to the market in 1996, the ...View Full Details

02-01-2008  Kids' errands may increase household damage risk

Abbey Banking has revealed that the odd jobs done by children in the home earns them a staggering £700 million a year. However, as pleasing it is for parents to ...View Full Details

02-01-2008  Pets lose pounds

Residents of Dursley in Gloucestershire can help their pets shed the pounds by taking them to Vale Vets animal health club, it has been reported. The fit club is intended ...View Full Details