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Will whiplash clampdown cut insurance costs?

With the cost of both car insurance and petrol soaring in recent years, the nation's motorists are hopeful of anything that can lessen the impact on their pocket. Read More

Kevin Pratt, 09 February 2012

 
 

Car insurance news

  • Will whiplash clampdown cut insurance costs?

    With the cost of both car insurance and petrol soaring in recent years, the nation's motorists are hopeful of anything that can lessen the impact on their pocket.... Read more

    Kevin Pratt - Content editor, Insure and Home services

    Updated: 09 February 2012

  • Make your salary go further

    According to research from Halifax, one in five of us spend half the month worrying that we won't have enough money to see us through until our next payday. And by the ti... Read more

    Les Roberts - Journalist

    Updated: 08 February 2012

  • How much does your job cost you?

    We are all used to the taxman taking a chunk of our annual salary, but new research by Guardian Jobs has revealed that, while at work, we're eating our way through thousa... Read more

    Les Roberts - Journalist

    Updated: 02 February 2012

  • Don't let the cold snap cost you

    Now could be the most dangerous time of the year to be on the roads, according to research from an insurer.... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Journalist

    Updated: 31 January 2012

  • Why unemployment bumps up car insurance costs

    UK unemployment has reached its highest level since 1996 - and car insurance companies could be cashing in on this trend by charging the jobless more for their cover... Read more

    Les Roberts - Journalist

    Updated: 26 January 2012

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Life insurance news

  • Why exercise helps your pockets as well as your health

    January is traditionally a time when people hit the treadmills, determined to work off the Christmas calories, but research by MoneySupermarket has shown that this year c... Read more

    Les Roberts - Journalist

    Updated: 05 January 2012

  • Getting your life covered

    No-one likes to think about dying, but it's vital to consider how your family would survive financially if you were no longer around. ... Read more

    Laura Howard - Financial journalist

    Updated: 09 November 2011

  • What the end of sex discrimination means for you

    Following a landmark ruling from the European Court of Justice, insurers will no longer be allowed to factor in gender when working out premiums. But the implications go ... Read more

    Felicity Hannah - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 03 March 2011

  • Do you have enough life insurance?

    Could your dependents cope if you became ill and unable to work, or even died? It's not a pleasant thought, but it's something everyone with a family needs to think about... Read more

    Felicity Hannah - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 05 March 2010

  • Norwich Union savers face penalty

    Insurer Norwich Union has announced that more than one million of its savers will have to forfeit up to 22% of their policy's value if they want to cash in their investme... Read more

    Updated: 22 October 2008

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Income protection insurance news

  • How to prepare for redundancy

    Almost one in three Britons are worried about being made redundant in the next 12 months, but if you think your job is under threat, there are ways to prepare for the wor... Read more

    Jessica Bown - Financial journalist

    Updated: 18 May 2011

  • How to protect your dependants financially

    British adults with dependants spend an average of £10,339 a year supporting them, new research shows. ... Read more

    Jessica Bown - Financial journalist

    Updated: 21 April 2011

  • Court rules against banks on PPI mis-selling

    Millions of consumers who think they have been mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI) could be in line for compensation after a High Court judge today ruled that the... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 20 April 2011

  • How to choose the right insurance cover

    With unemployment levels continuing to rise and as the grip of recession shows no sign of loosening, the need to safeguard your financial security with insurance protecti... Read more

    Collette Walsh - Reporter

    Updated: 17 April 2009

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Pet insurance news

  • Why insurance is the perfect present for your pet

    Pampered pets across the country will be spoilt by devoted owners this Christmas, but despite treating them like one of the family, many people don't have insurance in pl... Read more

    Clare Walsh - Reporter

    Updated: 13 December 2011

  • Why pet insurance is for life and not just for Christmas

    Rescue centres regularly report a post-Christmas deluge of unwanted moggies and doggies given as gifts, with cost often cited as the reason their owners cannot care for t... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 16 December 2010

  • Ten top tips for Santa Claus

    Father Christmas is all set to deliver his sackloads of presents this Christmas, but like the rest of us, he might have splashed out more than he intended.... Read more

    Felicity Hannah - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 15 December 2010

  • Protect your home as nights draw in

    The clocks go back on Sunday, meaning darker evenings for opportunistic thieves to target your home and car. So how can you keep you and your belongings safe? We take a l... Read more

    Felicity Hannah - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 27 October 2010

  • Don't be forced to give up your pet

    The number of people abandoning their pets is soaring and in many cases it's because of financial reasons.... Read more

    Clare Francis - Editor

    Updated: 01 May 2009

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Breakdown insurance news

  • Don't let the cold snap cost you

    Now could be the most dangerous time of the year to be on the roads, according to research from an insurer.... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Journalist

    Updated: 31 January 2012

  • Have you got breakdown cover?

    Winter weather can cause chaos for motorists - but breakdown cover will ensure you don't get left out in the cold.... Read more

    Clare Walsh - Reporter

    Updated: 02 November 2011

  • Is your car insured abroad?

    Britons taking their cars on holiday to Continental Europe this summer are being warned to check their motor insurance policy terms and conditions before setting off - or... Read more

    Jessica Bown - Financial journalist

    Updated: 08 June 2011

  • 25 money mistakes that cost you dear

    Most of us will admit to making the odd money mistake now and again, but make too many of them and the chances are you'll end up seriously out of pocket.... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 13 May 2011

  • Ten top tips for Santa Claus

    Father Christmas is all set to deliver his sackloads of presents this Christmas, but like the rest of us, he might have splashed out more than he intended.... Read more

    Felicity Hannah - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 15 December 2010

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Home insurance news

  • Make your salary go further

    According to research from Halifax, one in five of us spend half the month worrying that we won't have enough money to see us through until our next payday. And by the ti... Read more

    Les Roberts - Journalist

    Updated: 08 February 2012

  • Are your gadgets insured for travel?

    Look around any airport's departure lounge today, and you'll see a multitude of smartphones, e-readers, tablet computers and laptops. ... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Journalist

    Updated: 07 February 2012

  • Protect your home against burglaries and high premiums

    Homeowners in Leeds and London are the most likely to claim on their home insurance policies as a result of theft or burglary, according to new research from MoneySuperma... Read more

    Jessica Bown - Financial journalist

    Updated: 02 February 2012

  • Guide to starting your own business

    The number of people who are becoming self-employed has reached a record high, with many having no other option but to go it alone.... Read more

    Jessica Bown - Financial journalist

    Updated: 09 January 2012

  • How you can save more than £1,000 in 2012

    Times were tight for most of us in 2011, and with little sign of things improving any time soon it's more important than ever to make your money work as hard as possible ... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 05 January 2012

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Travel insurance news

  • Are your gadgets insured for travel?

    Look around any airport's departure lounge today, and you'll see a multitude of smartphones, e-readers, tablet computers and laptops. ... Read more

    Mark Hooson - Journalist

    Updated: 07 February 2012

  • Why you should buy travel cover when you book

    If you've booked your main 2012 holiday and are already counting down the days, don't let it be ruined by leaving it too late to buy travel insurance.... Read more

    Clare Walsh - Reporter

    Updated: 01 February 2012

  • Travel insurance with pre-existing medical conditions

    If you're planning on jetting off to warmer climes this summer and have a pre-existing medical condition, obtaining travel insurance can seem like a frustrating process.... Read more

    Clare Walsh - Reporter

    Updated: 26 January 2012

  • How to stay safe on the slopes

    Every year, thousands of Britons take to the snow-covered slopes of Europe, America and Canada on their skiing holidays - and the vast majority have a great time. However... Read more

    Jessica Bown - Financial journalist

    Updated: 17 January 2012

  • Travel cover for festive breaks

    Thousands of people will get away from it all this Christmas by heading overseas, but if you're planning a holiday abroad, don't forget to pack travel insurance.... Read more

    Melanie Wright - Financial journalist

    Updated: 12 December 2011

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Bike insurance news

  • How bikers can save even more on motorbike insurance

    If biking is one of your passions, are you getting the best deal on your motorbike insurance? Unless you shop around each year and compare prices, chances are you're prob... Read more

    Felicity Hannah - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 09 June 2011

  • Bikers! Bring down your premiums

    The sun is coming out, the rain is holding off and across the country, men and women are climbing into their leathers and onto their bikes - but how can they pay less for... Read more

    Felicity Hannah - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 28 April 2010

  • Bikers offered insurance discounts

    Motorcyclists are being offered the chance to take advantage of significant discounts on their insurance by completing a Government-backed training scheme.... Read more

    Updated: 14 August 2008

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Dental insurance news

  • Why the tooth hurts for the NHS

    The NHS may be approaching its 60th anniversary but there are few celebratory smiles among its dental patients as frustration grows over rising costs and longer waiting t... Read more

    Updated: 24 April 2008

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Landlord insurance news

  • What you should know if you're a landlord

    Today's deflated housing market has brought with it raft of consequences that the country's homeowners would not have even thought possible back in the property hey day. ... Read more

    Laura Howard - Financial journalist

    Updated: 14 August 2009

  • Tips for landlords

    Thousands of homeowners are turning to the rental market as they struggle to sell their property during the recession. As a result, Britain now has a growing nation of 'a... Read more

    Collette Walsh - Reporter

    Updated: 06 March 2009

  • Tips for landlords

    With house prices falling, and demand remaining weak, many homeowners are struggling to sell their home. This is resulting in an increasing number of people choosing to r... Read more

    Andy Leadbetter - Head of Motor & Home Insurance

    Updated: 12 June 2008

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Mortgage protection insurance news

  • How to prepare for redundancy

    Almost one in three Britons are worried about being made redundant in the next 12 months, but if you think your job is under threat, there are ways to prepare for the wor... Read more

    Jessica Bown - Financial journalist

    Updated: 18 May 2011

  • £60m in MPPI to be refunded

    Firms providing mortgage payment protection insurance (MPPI) have agreed to provide £60million in refunds, after pressure from the Financial Services Authority (FSA... Read more

    Felicity Hannah - Deputy Editor

    Updated: 08 October 2009

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