Could Social Media Lead to Break-ins at Home Whilst Occupants are on Holiday?

For many years the dangers of using social media outlets to publicise the home have been reported-on regularly. From Facebook groups that publicise a party to the posting of home addresses on profiles, there are many ways in which thieves can use such sites to decide on their targets. But another way in which thieves are getting an easy ride from social media sites is through the posting of holiday details. So if home owners do not want to face making a claim on their home insurance then ensuring that they do not publicise the times in which their property is empty could be a first step. read more »

Drink and Drug Related Incidents Could Invalidate a Travel Insurance Claim

Everyone heads out on holiday for different reasons and what takes place when they are abroad will naturally differ accordingly. However, many people heading abroad are still doing so without adequate travel insurance covering them and one of the reasons is that people are confused by the different policies that are on offer – according to a recent press release from the Association of British Insurers (http://www.abi.org.uk). The report comes as the ABI launches a travel insurance guide, which also highlights the fact that many travellers are unaware of what might invalidate their insurance. read more »

One in Fifteen Willing to Go on Holiday Without Any Form of Travel Insurance According to New Survey

Travel insurance is something that has been in the news a lot recently, largely in relation to the threat of BA strikes, with insurers warning that some providers will not pay out in such conditions (highlighting the necessity to be familiar with the small print). Today, however, it is in relation to a new study that has been revealed by Direct Line (http://www.directline.com), who have discovered that a surprising amount of holidaymakers are willing to cut travel insurance out of the equation altogether to save money. read more »

Insurance Providers LV= Encouraging Customers to Keep Their Gold Insured

With any form of insurance one of the areas that customers are encouraged to keep an eye on regularly is whether certain areas are covered by their policy. So when there were threats of BA cabin crew workers going on strike those with travel insurance were told to check that they would be covered in such a situation. read more »

Crackdown Moves Step Closer as AA Warns That Many Will be Caught Out

It is no secret that there is an abundance of uninsured drivers out there and whilst the cost of injuring someone on the road is naturally bad enough there is also the added burden of rising premiums to counteract it. But a new system is on the way to crack down on uninsured drivers, one that will see the vehicles themselves targeted, whether they are being driven or not. read more »

Changes Required to Help Consumer Awareness, According to Watchdog

It’s something that many people might not even consider when they take out car insurance, though it is often bundled in as part of the deal, but if watchdogs get their way legal expenses insurance will be overhauled, allowing great consumer awareness. Up to now, watchdogs have argued, many people in the country are unaware of what is covered if they need to make a claim on such a policy. read more »

Holidaymakers Planning Their Time Away in the Coming Month

It is no secret that people like to plan their getaways around bank holiday weekends and this month there will plenty of opportunities for holidaymakers to get away from home. The AA, however, has released its own predictions concerning who will be going away and when – and on top of that they revealed that a lot of people are still not planning to take out travel insurance. It means that plenty of holidaymakers are foregoing peace of mind in favour of saving money during their time away. read more »

The Cost of Insuring Cars Has Risen by 40 Per Cent

For those struggling in the day to day running of their cars, news that car insurance rises of 40 per cent have taken place over the last year will be of little comfort. But this is the news that has emerged today thanks to research carried out by AA Insurance, with indications of fraud and personal injury claims adding to the burdens of motorists across the country. read more »

Court Rules in Favour of Asbestos Victims After Insurance Firms Challenge Previous Legal Decision

It was looking like it could be one of the many examples of particular conditions not being covered by insurance – highlighting, as ever, the need to shop around and find a policy that is right for you, should it exist – but according to numerous news sources today victims of asbestos suffering from pleural plaques will be able to claim compensation from their insurance companies. read more »

Some Councils Still Demanding Insurance Despite the Prime Minister’s Demands to Cut the Red Tape

It’s hard to escape talk of the Royal Wedding this month and as the big day gets nearer there have been plenty of reports about street parties being organised across the country. Even the Prime Minister David Cameron added his own thoughts on the celebrations recently, criticising local councils for using red tape to stand in the way of members of the public organising street parties. But not even the harsh words of Mr Cameron have stopped some councils from demanding people pay millions in public liability insurance. read more »