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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...
British Retail Consortium (BRC) urges more action on bank lending and credit insurance
A third of small and medium-sized (SME) retailers and almost a fifth of large retailers have experienced a reduction in bank lending in the...
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...
Challenges and opportunities facing the UK Insurance Industry
The Insurance Industry Working Group (IIWG) today published its report into the medium and long-term challenges facing the insurance industry.
The group was set up...
Special Report shows importance of insurance to the economy – recommendations must be implemented in full
Report shows importance of insurance to the economy – recommendations must be implemented in full
Responding to publication today of the Insurance Industry Working Group,...
Thieves Target More High-Performance Cars
Car thieves are targeting more top-of-the-market vehicles, according to figures today.
The average value of a motor theft claim rose 38% in the first five...
Tough choices ahead on healthcare for next government, AXA PPP healthcare poll predicts
An AXA PPP healthcare survey* has revealed that a third of people believe that real cuts in NHS spending are on the way, irrespective...
RAC Insurance : number one for customer service
A major new survey has revealed that RAC is number one for customer service amongst breakdown service providers in the UK.
Holidaymakers : Ensure to have the right travel insurance cover !
British holidaymakers are losing millions of pounds each year because they do not have comprehensive travel insurance cover, it has been claimed.
Marketing director at...
Full booking for British beach holidays
Many UK families who take a seaside holiday abroad will give less than a day's thought to making their destination choice.
Around a third of...
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