Home Insurance
Home security warning from insurers as hot weather lures thievesThe AA has found that leaving windows and doors open or unlocked acts as a magnet to thieves and reminds home owners to check their home security. |
Record annual drop in the cost of car insuranceThe latest AA Insurance Index shows that car insurance has fallen by almost 10 per cent over the last 12 months and hone insurance costs are dropping too. |
Flood insurance compromise deal reachedA new agreement has been reached between the government and the insurance industry that puts a cap on how much homes have to pay for flood insurance. |
Cost of home insurance falls by 13% since 2010Landmark moment as each postal code witnessed a decline in the annual average home insurance premium |
Post Office launches "Quick Quote and Buy" home insuranceThe Post Office has launched a new home insurance product, "Quick Quote and Buy", available immediately at any of its branches. |
AA reports both car and home insurance premiums down in priceThe latest AA Insurance Premium Index shows that the cost of car and home insurance have both fallen in the first quarter of 2013. |
Towergate launch home insurance cover that helps Cancer Research UKTowergate Insurance has launched a home insurance product that pays 30 per cent of the commission the insurer receives to Cancer Research. |
Car insurance premiums fall but home insurance costs up, say AAThe AA's latest Shoparound index for car and home insurance premiums shows car insurance costs are falling but there are wide variations due to the EU gender ruling. |
Leeds, Bradford and London claim title of UK burglary hotspotsResidents in parts of Yorkshire and London are the most at risk of being burgled adding 20 per cent to their home insurance premiums, according to a new survey. |
Top tips: Protect your home and car from snow and ice threatAs the UK lays under a blanket of snow and ice, insurers are advising homeowners and motorists of how to protect their homes and vehicles from the risk posed by snow and ice. |
What are the rules regarding rental insurance for a foreign employee?A reader wants to know the rules surrounding renters insurance for an employee from the United States who will be working in the UK on a year's secondment. |
ABI and government fail to find solution for flood risk homesThe Association of British Insurers has criticised the government for rejecting the only "workable" solution for providing home insurance to people at risk of flooding. |
ABI issues home insurance advice for flood victimsThe Association of British Insurers has issued advice for people who may be affected by flooding causing damage to property, contents or motor vehicles. |
Remember, remember to check home insurance before bonfire nightBonfire night on November 5th sees a spike in home insurance claims so secure your home, make sure your car is safe and take precautions if you are holding a fireworks party. |
Post Office: We'll beat home insurance renewal quotes by £50The Post Office has promised that it will beat home insurance renewal quotes by £50 and refund the difference within 60 days. |
AA says car insurance falling but home insurance costs riseThe AA's quarterly Shoparound Insurance Index reports an average fall of 2.9 per cent in car insurance in the last quarter but home insurance is rising due to flood risk. |
Insurers offer flood advice to homeownersIf your home is at risk from flooding take a look at our top tips from insurers to reduce the risk if your home is in danger from flooding or has already been damaged. |
What happens to your kids valuables when they leave home?Millions of pounds worth of items are left behind when kids flee the nest but a new partnership between Lloyds TSB and Shelter aims to put these items to good use. |
Insurance fraud register launched as bogus claims reach £1b a yearThe Association of British Insurers (ABI) is launching the Insurance Fraud Register and says fraud is on the rise and adds £50 to each individual insurance premium. |
My mother is ill and does not live at home – How can I sort out her home insurance?A reader wants to insure his mother's home now that she is in a nursing home with dementia. Our insurance expert provides the expert advice. |
Can I get the hard drive back from insurers on broken laptop?A reader wants to find out if an insurer is within their rights not to give back the hard drive on a broken laptop that has been classified as unrepairable. |
Car insurance premiums rise to an average of more than £1,000After two quarters of level prices, car insurance has risen again to reach an average of £1,034, an increase of 8.5 per cent over the past 12 months. |
Insurer RSA faces £50m claims bill after summer delugeThe wettest June on record combined with a dismal start to July has resulted in a mammoth £50 million of home, car and business property claims for insurance group RSA. |
Home insurance apathy costs Brits £700m a yearBrits are typically wasting £125 per household each year by sticking with their existing home insurance provider, new research suggests. |
Insurance advice for flood victimsSome parts of the UK are expected to receive a month's rainfall in just 24 hours and insurance companies are offering advice on what those affected by flooding should do/ |
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