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 »

Property and Personal Possessions Taking Precedence Over Life Policies, According to Study

When a loved one dies it is understandably a difficult part of life but according to a new study highlighted by Nationwide (nationwide.com) families could potentially be adding to the burden by not having an adequate life insurance policy in place to protect against what they term ‘the worst case scenario’. According to the study people are happy to insure possessions and property, rather than their lives, and this also applies to critical illness cover as well. read more »

What Could Catch You Out When You Are Looking for Pet Insurance

Those looking for insurance of any kind of always told to shop around and to make sure that they are aware of the small-print, whether it is car insurance, bike insurance or life insurance, and this applies to pet insurance too. After all, it is well documented that an ill pet can be a major drain on the savings if there is no pet insurance policy in place, with vet bills often running into many hundreds of pounds. So finding a pet insurance policy that is right for you is paramount. read more »

It seems that Men Are Easily Distracted by an Attractive Woman

It is no secret that women generally pay less for their car insurance. There are plenty of sources that point out that though women are not involved in fewer accidents, they do seem to be involved in a lower number of accidents that require a large sum of money to rectify. As a result, the claims that women tend to file on their car insurance are usually of a lower amount than a man. But why might this be the case? Are men doing something wrong? read more »

Passengers Advised to Have Insurance In Case of Looming Walk-Outs

The cabin crew strikes at British Airways regularly get plenty of air-time on our television screens, whether it is the disruption caused to travel plans or the conflict between BA and the Unite Union. However, there is another part of the story that is emerging now – one that relates to the safeguards people should have in place to protect them if their plans are scuppered by strikes – travel insurance. read more »