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Aviva helps brokers weather the recession
The credit crunch has resulted in an increase in the number of customers lapsing or reducing their insurance cover, according to brokers responding to...
150,000 old cars scrapped
Research carried out by Vauxhall Motors has revealed that more than 150,000 old cars have been traded in as part of the government's ongoing...
P&I clubs must overcome investment addiction
Aon is suggesting that P&I clubs only need to increase premiums by 0-7.5% despite the surge in high value claims in 2006 and 2007...
Research shows that consumers achieve fairer claims settlements when using a broker
New research from the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has revealed that insurance brokers regularly help consumers achieve better results when pursuing a claim.
The...
Brokers have to fight harder to get insurers to pay claims
Research from the British Insurance Brokers’ Association has revealed that insurance brokers have to fight harder during the recession to get insurers to pay...
Not enough consideration given to animals in-car safety
Britain is a nation of animal lovers; owning eight million dogs*. An RAC survey** of 2,000 dog owners revealed that a third of owners...
Third-party motor insurance not cost saving anymore
Young motorists opting for third-party only motor insurance in a bid to save money may find that this is no longer the way to...
InsureandGo welcomes UN plan for increased lost luggage compensation
InsureandGo (www.insureandgo.com), the travel insurance provider, has welcomed plans by the United Nations to increase the compensation received by passengers if airlines lose their...
Ireland: Lack of exercise and poor diets lead to weight problems and health issues for half the population
According to research carried out by Hibernian Aviva Health, 48% of people in Ireland are overweight or dangerously overweight and almost a quarter of...
Insurer survey confirms desire to increase UK commercial premiums
Some 92% of underwriters expect motor insurance premiums for UK companies to increase in the first quarter of 2009, according to the Aon’s Market...
Top 20 UK riskiest towns for theft and burglary
Homes in London and Nottingham were the most likely in the UK to make a claim for theft or burglary on their home insurance,...
The Global Economy: A weak recovery ahead ?
Zurich Financial Services Group’s latest issue of the Economic Outlook highlights the following topics :
Leading indicators for major economies seem to have passed...
Future of travel still uncertain…
Despite the publication of figures showing that the number of bookings for summer holidays has increased by 32 per cent in the last month,...
Motorcycle sales falter in July
Britons looking to take out motorcycle insurance after purchasing a new bike might be interested to learn that the sales of powered two-wheeled vehicles...
Warning ! Rise of uninsured driver on the roads
The number of motorists getting behind the wheel uninsured has risen by a third (33 per cent) compared to 2008, according to research from...
Financial Institutions Insurance Market Continues to Harden
Financial institutions faced an average premium hike of 15 percent in the second quarter of 2009, as insurers seek to make up for underwriting...
How to avoid getting caught out by hefty airline fines
For Brits planning to take everything but the kitchen sink on holiday this summer, travelsupermarket.com is urging travellers to check their baggage allowance before...
Economy dominates risk thinking, but companies fear the unknown
According to a new report by Lloyd’s, the smecialist insurance market, business leaders feel comfortable managing internal risks, such as reputation and corporate liability,...
Homeowners : Protect you home against burglars during holiday
With more homes unoccupied during the holiday season, don't forget to better protect their homes against burglars. Despite latest Government figures showing falls in...
Drivers ignorance biggest barrier to cash-for-crash justice
Unawareness of the threat of cash-for-crash accidents is the main reason more criminals are not brought to justice, as new data reveals 41 percent...
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