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 »

What Costs, Including Pet Insurance, Are Connected with Owning a Dog?

There are many ways in which we can try to save money, but if we have a dog we could easily spend up to £30,000 on the canine during its lifetime, according to a press release from helpucover (helpucover.co.uk). They have released figures relating to the way in which dog owners can save money whilst looking after their pet and this includes taking out an adequate pet insurance policy (after all, the average vet bill, whether it is a medical condition, or accident, amounts to hundreds of pounds). read more »

Churchill Car Insurance Encourages a Spring Clean

There are various different items that car owners might leave lying around in their vehicles, with typical examples included an mp3 players or sat nav – today’s equivalents of CDs and road atlases – but there are plenty of drivers with more unusual belongings in their automobiles, according to a press release from Churchill Car Insurance. read more »

Budget Cuts Lead to More Call-Outs and Damage to Vehicles

Everyone strives to avoid increasing the premiums on their car insurance, whether it is by driving more carefully in general or taking advance driving courses, but in some cases all the care in the world could still lead to a claim and a subsequent premium-rise. read more »

Same Job, Different Title, But One Could Save You Money on Car Insurance

So you have shopped around for the right car insurance; you’ve decided on your insurance provider, the type of cover you will be needing and all of this amounts to an lower price than you would have settled on if you had not carried out the groundwork. But if you choose the wrong words to describe your employment situation then you might just find that you are paying more anyway – according to a report by BBC News. read more »

The Reform of No Win No Fee Scenarios Could See a Reduction in Car Insurance Premiums

We’ve all heard of the ‘no win, no fee’ advertisements that appear during every ad break on daytime television. There has been a debate surrounding these proclamations and arrangements since they first emerged and now it looks like action will be undertaken to be rid of them. According to Ken Clarke, the Justice Secretary, reforming the legal system and clamping down on such scenarios will lead to lower insurance premiums for vehicle users. It will certainly be good news for the millions of motorists in the United Kingdom. read more »

When A Regular VW Beetle Just Isn’t Enough- Ta Custom VW Beetles

The VW Beetle is one of the most recognisable cars in the world and has been for the 70 plus years it has been around. But for some, this image isn’t enough and an extra added something is required to provide the owner with an image they can truly appreciate. read more »