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Britons Unconcerned By Burglary Threat

Britain's homeowners are not concerned about the threat of burglary despite living in the most burgled nation in Europe, according to new research. A survey in a well known Sunday newspaper showed that the UK has a burglary rate of almost double that of its European neighbours but research from an insurance firm repor...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Sat-Nav 'Distracts Drivers'

Almost one in five users of satellite navigation find them a distraction while driving, according to new research. Figures from a well known insurance firm also found that more than a third of drivers did not trust sat-nav systems to take them the right way, while many deliberately took the wrong route to catch the sy...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Insurers Warn Of Halloween Risks

Halloween is a great time for the kids; they get to go out at night when it is dark, dress up in scary (or otherwise) costumes and best of all they get given mountains of sweets! It can be a bit of a headache for parents having to answer the door every five minutes plus the expense in sweets for children you probably d...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Stay Safe On Holiday

Experts are urging British holidaymakers to stay safe abroad by making sure they have adequate travel insurance in place to protect against all eventualities. As the holiday season approaches, every year, many families will be jetting off to escape the British weather and enjoy the sun, but not all will have full trav...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

RoSPA Warns Of Sat Nav Hazards

There has been much debate about the use of mobile phones and hands free sets in car whilst driving but recent research has revealed a new distraction that could be the cause of many unnecessary road accidents. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has revealed it is concerned over the number of ac...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Travellers With Medical Conditions 'Should Not Feel Hampered'

Travellers with medical complaints should not necessarily feel they should not travel, according to new claims. People with medical issues can often find gaining travel insurance a laborious or expensive problem, as some companies are unlikely to cover people in countries with particularly high healthcare costs. The n...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Rural Areas 'Cheaper For Home Insurance'

We all know that where you live can influence choices in your lifestyle. For example, which schools your children go to or which train line you use. However, it seems that our postcode can also make a difference to our home insurance premiums as well. A recent survey has found that people living in some areas of the c...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Insurers Wait For Festive Getaway Claims

We all look forward to our holidays but we should be more prepared for problems according to new research. According to a luggage delivery firm, the festive season has the highest number of reported incidents of lost luggage per passenger. And this can be exacerbated by other unforeseen problems. For example, a fault...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Women With Expensive Handbags 'Vulnerable To Crime'

A designer label handbag – the dream of many women nowadays. They can cost as much as a hundred pounds but give the wearer a sense of status, even better if it is filled with expensive gadgets. However good it looks, though, the designer bag and expensive gadgets can be a draw to thieves and you may lose everythi...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Holidaymakers Warned Over Exotic Goods

Holiday shoppers have been shown rare and exotic goods in a bid to highlight the limits of what they are allowed to take back home. Visitors to a Holiday World exhibition were shown items such as a turtle shell, snake skins and ivory jewellery – all of which have been previously seized by customs. A bear's head ...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Insurers Stretched After Bad Weather

Every winter Britain is usually faced with enough severe weather to keep insurers busy. Financial providers are always braced for a peak during the coldest time of year, although the numbers of calls some years far exceed expectations. Some months have seen homeowners subjected to everything from floods and strong win...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Houses 'A Target For SatNav Thieves'

With the rise of electronic navigation gadgets in our cars maps are dropping out of fashion. However, maybe we should not be so quick to ditch the paper copies as they do not contain sensitive information which is now being targeted by opportunistic thieves. The personal information stored in satellite navigation (Sat...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

People Failing To Take Out 'Clothes Insurance'

Whenever we go on a clothes shopping spree, whether it is to stock up on seasonal clothes or simply a splurge, we rarely think about updating our home insurance afterwards. This could be a mistake according to recent research. While a quarter of Britons own clothes and accessories worth over £2,000, they are cho...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Get A Better Deal Than Your Bank For Home Insurance

Home insurance is not one of the most interesting things to think about; however, many of us are missing out because we cannot be bothered to check out better deals. As often getting a mortgage is conditional upon having some sort of insurance we often simply plump for the easy option and go with our lender. It seems t...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Water Leaks 'Cost Britons £1.8 billion'

Spring is typically the time of year when unseasonably warm spells are interspersed with cold snaps; being the peak time for domestic leaks. When temperatures drop below freezing, frozen water within pipes expand, causing the pipe to swell and crack. Once this thaws, water can leak from the cracks, causing considerable...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Doctor Warns Of DIY Risks

Doing DIY jobs around the home yourself can be fun and saves money. But it seems we need to take more time to consider the health and safety issues involved in Doing It Yourself. Making a few home improvements could be detrimental to your health, with medical experts highlighting the risks associated with common DIY i...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Operator Travel Insurance 'Not A Good Idea'

We all look forward to our time away whether it is a sun filled two week Mediterranean holiday or a weekend break in the UK. And, of course, there are a million and one things to do before we can go away; one of the most important of which is travel insurance. However, it seems we need to be more careful about where we...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Home Insurance Vital To Home-Workers

For some of us it is the ideal situation, working from home. It can help save money on travelling costs and childcare. Working from home can give benefits as simple as being able to take deliveries during the day without having to slog down to the post office after work. Or being able to take the dog out for a walk in ...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Banned Young Drivers Slip Through Police Net

It seems that many young people cannot keep their licences when they have only just been issued. Many are getting penalty points soon after passing their test. But it seems they are still driving even if they have subsequently lost their licence. Young drivers who act recklessly on the roads may become lost to police ...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Providers Still 'Fooling Borrowers With PPI'

Everyone who has ever applied for a loan or credit card in the last ten years will have been offered Payment Protection Insurance (PPI). Many of us are still not really sure what they are signing for and financial institutions still seem to be glossing over the benefits. The consumer group Which has stated that custo...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010