News

Co-op Says Majority of Staycationers Travel Without Insurance

Stay at home holidaymakers are three times more likely to risk going away without insurance than those travelling to Europe, according to a new study released today by Co-op Insurance. Co-op’s new study highlights the current risks […]

Insurance Brokers

Carole Nash Teams Up with Pedalsure on Bicycle Cover

Carole Nash, one of the UK’s leading motorcycle insurance brokers, has partnered with Pedalsure, the country’s top pedal cycle insurance provider. Carole Nash recognises and understands the stong relationship between motorcyclists and cyclists with a recent […]

Insurance Brokers

Direct Line Sets Minimum Wage at 18K a Year – Will Other Insurers Follow?

The minimum wage in the UK is set to rise to £7.83 per hour for employees aged 25 and over, with 21-24 year olds receiving £7.38 per hour. But some companies are going beyond the […]

Business

Zurich Buys Oak Underwriting from RSA

Zurich UK has reached an agreement to acquire Oak Underwriting plc from RSA Insurance. The agreement will transform Zurich’s scale in the high net-worth sector and reinforces the company’s focus on achieving a leadership position […]

Motor Insurance

Road Deaths Up 19 Percent in Wealthy South East of The UK

People who live in London and the South East are more likely to lose their life in a road accident than those living in the north, statistics reveal. Data provided by Department for Transport says road […]

Motor Insurance

Another Beast from The East? RAC Warns Drivers Be Prepared for Snow

With the arrival of colder weather this weekend and the prospect of snow and ice for much of the country, RAC spokesman Simon Williams warned UK drivers to be prepared: “With the beast from the East forecast […]

Insurance claims

ABI Stats Say Companies are Suffering as Bad Debt Levels Soar

We are living in Bad debt Britain, says the ABI (Association of British Insurers), as pay outs to help UK businesses deal with unpaid bills hit their highest level since 2009 Latest ABI figures show […]

Life/Health/Critical illness

BHF Research on Hidden Heart Problems Highlights Outdated Life Cover Questions

Life insurance is arguably the Cinderella of the UK insurance market. It isn’t a legal necessity for many people, most of us don’t want to think aboyt it and when you do get around to […]