Insurance News - July 2008

14-07-2008  Beat summer burglars with coverage considerations

With more burglaries occurring during the summer months as people head away on holiday, an insurance industry body has issued some advice to help consumers safeguard their properties.In addition to ...View Full Details

14-07-2008  Home and contents insurance 'not something to sacrifice'

Homeowners should ensure their property and its contents are insured against possible flood damage, a financial comparison website has advised.Following the issue of several flood warnings last week by the ...View Full Details

11-07-2008  Flood agreement 'good news for household insurance customers'

People living in flood-prone areas might be pleased to learn a deal has been struck which should guarantee they are able to obtain household insurance cover.The Association ...View Full Details

11-07-2008  Man jailed for household insurance scam

A man from Pennsylvania, US, has been jailed for attempted to claim on his household insurance cover after deliberately setting fire to his home.Bucks County court sentenced ...View Full Details

11-07-2008  Motorhome family hit with parking charge

Hapless families could find themselves forking out for more than just their motorhome insurance if they are not careful with their parking.Andrew Saxon and his family were holidaying ...View Full Details

10-07-2008  Strong locks 'reduce chance of household insurance claim'

Strong locks can deter burglars from breaking into a property and potentially prevent homeowners having to claim on their household insurance cover, according to on reformed burglar.Commenting ...View Full Details

10-07-2008  Motorhome thieves hit Cambridgeshire

Thefts from motorhomes and campervans have prompted police in Peterborough to warn owners about the level of security they have in place.One expert said that the two incidents - both ...View Full Details

10-07-2008  Burglars take family heirloom

Homeowners may want to ensure that they have adequate household insurance cover following the news that a couple in Derbyshire were recently the victims of burglars.Bolsover district ...View Full Details

09-07-2008  Motorhome owners told to beef up security

To prevent caravan owners from having to make claims on their motorhome insurance, police in Lincolnshire are urging people to consider security measures they can take.The east coast ...View Full Details

09-07-2008  Household insurance comparison 'can be inaccurate'

People looking to get the best deal for their home insurance should be careful when using comparison websites, experts have claimed.Market analyst Defaqto revealed that no one website covers all ...View Full Details