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Exaggerated claims on the rise, says AXA
A growing number of Brits are exagerating their home insurance claims, according to AXA Insurance.
Research from the company suggest that the number of people...
BIBA : help to those affected by riots
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) is advising those people unfortunate enough to be affected by the recent riots around the UK to speak to...
Aviva critical illness cover pays out nearly 95% of claims
The average payment was more than £89,000, an increase of £10,000 compared to 2009 (£79,000).
In addition to CI claims, the company also paid out...
Ecclesiastical defends and wins dog walker case to protect charities
A civil damages case taken by a charity dog walker, which could have had wide-reaching implications for anyone working on a natural surface like...
Homes with number 243 are source of most home insurance claims
People with the house number 243 have made more claims on their home insurance than those with any other door number, with 45 per...
Hannover Re subsidiary anticipates stable prices in Germany
E+S Rück – which bears responsibility for German business within the Hannover Re Group – considers the general environment on its domestic market to...
Home insurance : Homeowners “At Risk” with Buildings Insurance Cover
BCIS (The Building Cost Information Service of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) releases research highlighting how a high proportion of homeowners could be...
Home insurance : after the dammage
Your life has been turned upside down by a natural disaster or fire that damages your home, or a burglary resulting in a loss...
Good to know : Home insurance claims for DIY gone wrong
Before you get stuck into a spot of DIY this weekend, spare a thought for your home insurance. If your attempt at home improving...
Aviva brand campaign : customers Mr and Mrs Jewitt
Back in October 2007, new Aviva employee Mike Matwiejczyk had his training put to the test when he took a call from a customer...
Good to know : How to value an insurance company
General insurance, such as home and car insurance, is mainly short-term business. Broadly, the insurer collects a premium and for the following twelve months...
Good to Know : Creating a Home Inventory to make claim process smooth
September is National Disaster Preparedness Month. In order to make sure Ohioans can recover from a disaster, Ohio Department of Insurance Director Mary Jo...
Home insurance: Axa to launch a short film about water damage
Axa insurer launched in July a short film documentary about a family affected by water damage.
The short film film takes viewers through this personal...
Celebrities: Lady Gaga not covered by her insurance after ex-boyfriend claim
The insurance company of pop-singer Lady Gaga will not cover 30 million dollars lawsuit from her ex-boyfriend and producer Rob Fusari.
The insurance company...
Indian man escapes jail after false burning claim to insurance
An Indian man who said he was set on fire by a group of men in Australia, following a spate of attacks on foreign...
Should I continue to pay my premiums?
A consumer should continue to pay their premiums while their claim is being considered. However, once a claim is being paid, the premiums are...
What do “total disability” and “total incapacity” mean?
The term “total disability” means that the consumer has to be totally unable to carry out their occupation, before benefits can be paid under...
What if the definition of “total disability” wasn’t explained when I took out the policy?
If a consumer complains that the way the insurance cover worked wasn’t adequately explained to them when they applied for the policy, we will...
What if I’m unhappy with my insurance company’s decision to reject or stop my claim?
You should first raise your complaint directly with the insurance company – and give them the opportunity to review your case. By law it...
Motor specialist KGM appoints Stella Brooks as claims superintendent
KGM Motor Insurance has appointed Stella Brooks as claims superintendent based in Chelmsford.
Stella Brooks joins KGM from QBE Insurance where she was in charge...
