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Insurers and consumers don't trust one another [07.06.07]
According to recent research there is mutual distrust between insurance companies and customers, with customers thinking that insurers will do everything that they can to get out of paying a claim, and insurers thinking that customers will do all that they can to get money off them, even if under false pretences.
Millions of pounds wasted on convenient insurance policies [29.05.07]
A recent report has indicated that Brits are wasting millions of pounds every year simply by failing to shop around for home insurance deals, and instead opting to take the insurance that is offered by their mortgage lender.
Insurance companies may reject higher life claims [26.05.07]
According to some financial experts insurance companies are more likely to reject a life insurance claim if the claim is for a large amount. The claims are made by financial services support threesixty.
Life saving cancer drugs available through insurance policy [14.05.07]
A new stand alone insurance policy has been launched by a leading insurer, and offers policyholders a lifetime benefit of fifty thousand pounds towards lifesaving cancer drug treatment for a nominal annual premium.
Look out for hidden vehicle insurance charges [08.05.07]
Drivers in the UK are being urged to look at their vehicle insurance policies in order to determine whether there are hidden charges involved – charges that are designed to make the consumer shell out even more money and help the insurance companies cash in.
Environmentally friendly drivers could pay through the nose [27.04.07]
Recent research that has been carried out by Moneysupermarket suggests that environmentally friendly drivers that opt for eco-friendly vehicle insurance policies could actually end up paying a significant amount more than with a standard vehicle insurance policy, making it increasingly difficult and expensive for driver to ‘go green’.
Life insurance not a priority amongst younger consumers [24.04.07]
According to recent research, the number of younger people taking out life insurance policies in the UK has dropped, suggesting that this type of protective insurance policy is not amongst the priorities of younger people.
Concern over travel insurance accessibility for pensioners [24.04.07]
Recent figures from Age Concern have shown that although there has been an increase in the number of pensioners deciding to holiday abroad over recent years, travel insurance cover to this age group is extremely difficult to access, causing concern over the lack of availability when it comes to affordable travel insurance for those aged over 65.
Are you getting a raw deal on car insurance cover? [22.04.07]
Recent reports have indicated that many drivers could see the cost of their vehicle insurance shoot up in the near future, and this is through a combination of a changing in the banding of some vehicles
Nearly 10% of Brits admit to insurance fraud [22.04.07]
Many people in the UK may have seen the cost of their insurance premiums rising, and with many types of cover, such as home and vehicle insurance, it is widely known that these rises are often enforced because of the huge losses that insurance companies suffer as a result of fraudulent claims.
Save money by changing your insurance company [13.04.07]
Many people cut back on important protective insurance cover such as life insurance simply because of the cost of cover. Many others do take out life insurance cover but pay way over the odds on their premiums.
Younger people could end up without car insurance [10.04.07]
The rise in the death rate for younger drivers in the UK could result in them being priced out of the car insurance market according to one insurance company.