UK Insurance Trends

Holidays: Travel Insurance, Jabs & Other Extras Could Cost You £700

MoneySuperMarket, the UK’s leading price comparison website, today reveals British holidaymakers could face up to £700 in additional costs to travel to certain countries this summer, on top of accommodation and travel fares, due to […]

Travel Insurance

RAC Says Dodge Those Car Hire Insurance Excess Charges – Buy in Advance

Seven in 10 drivers who have hired cars abroad describe the ‘excess’ insurance that rental companies offer to cover the agreed amount which has to be paid in the event of a claim as ‘expensive’. […]

Insurance claims

43,000 Car Insurance Claims Rejected Each Year – Here’s How to Avoid a #Fail

The latest figures published by the insurance industry show that nearly 43,000 motor insurance claims are turned down every year. Every day, insurers pay out just under £22million for private car insurance claims, which averages […]

News

ThingCo Facepalms Government’s Graduated Licence Scheme

Some industry reaction to the latest government solution to the problem of young driver road accidents; THINGCO Responding to the Government’s plans to explore the introduction of graduated licensing for young drivers, Mike Brockman, the […]

News

Broker Update: Go Compare Reaction to Latest FCA Consultation

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation aimed at improving transparency and providing General Insurance customers with more data on product value. Lee Griffin, founder member of GoCompare commented: “The FCA’s proposals will mean that […]

Fraud

Fraud News: One in Three Under 25s Has Seen Dodgy Car Insurance Websites

The online/smartphone lifestyle means instant price comparison on things like gifts, clothing, bikes, phones or car insurance has never been easier. But is that super discount deal on your new VW, Nissan or Ford really […]

News

Help To Buy Loans Reaching Maturity, Just as Interest Rates Set to Rise

A specialist team of conveyancing solicitors and property lawyers have extended a helping hand to homeowners facing looming interest rates by offering an expedited route to redeeming their Help to Buy loan, as thousands of […]

Travel Insurance

Almost Half of Holidaymakers with Medical Problems Skip Insurance

Finding comprehensive travel insurance that offers value-for-money can be a minefield. Throw in the perceived complication of a pre-existing medical condition, and potential higher premiums can put people off taking a holiday altogether or force […]