Insurance

Homeowners could be denied insurance

Update: Thu, 25/09/2008 - 11:04

Thousands of homeowners may find themselves unable to obtain insurance or forced to pay crippling premiums thanks to government plans to build one million new homes on floodplains. Read more

Challenge Churchill advert banned

Update: Wed, 20/08/2008 - 15:18

One of Churchill Insurance's well-known adverts, featuring a nodding dog, has been banned after the advertising watchdog found it was misleading. Read more

Are you covered for legal costs?

By Martin Fagan Update: Mon, 11/08/2008 - 13:16

Ever hesitated over the cost of suing after being hit by an uninsured driver or slipping on a wet floor? Martin Fagan suggests rifling through the drawers as you may find you have insurance for legal costs. Read more

Students fail to protect possessions

Update: Tue, 29/07/2008 - 09:49

The average student heads to university with £6,000 worth of possessions, yet 41% never take out any form of insurance, new research reveals. Read more

Government unveils reforms to personal injury claims

Update: Mon, 21/07/2008 - 16:17

The government has unveiled a new claims process for people making personal injury claims relating to road traffic accidents, but critics say it has missed a trick in failing to recommend more radical reforms. Read more

Homeowners reassured about flood protection

Update: Fri, 11/07/2008 - 16:22

Homeowners at risk of flooding have been given reassurance today that their insurance policies will continue to cover them for the long-term. Read more

Protection product for cash-strapped consumers launched

By Johanna Gornitzki Update: Mon, 07/07/2008 - 11:25

A new insurance product claims to offer protection against almost any eventuality modern life can throw at you. Read more

Endsleigh poised to close branch network

Update: Fri, 25/07/2008 - 16:14

Endsleigh is reportedly planning to scrap its entire network of branches during this summer, including its student campus outlets. Read more

Equality bill to outlaw age discrimination

Update: Thu, 26/06/2008 - 13:29

The government is to outline new equality plans that will outlaw age discrimination in the provision of products such as insurance, and address pay gaps between male and female workers. Read more

Avoid being stung by sneaky fees (part one)

By Hannah Ricci Update: Fri, 06/06/2008 - 14:13

Many of us skip reading the small print when it comes to mortgages, credit cards, insurance and even broadband. But, as Hannah Ricci explains, you may end up getting stung by sneaky charges buried in the jargon. Read more