Wintry weather 'highlights importance of travel insurance'
The recent bad weather has served as a reminder of just how important travel insurance can be, it has been suggested.
Brits 'travelling further afield'
The number of people from the UK looking to take out travel insurance for trips to long-haul destinations could be on the rise, if the comments of one industry body are anything to go by.
Comparison websites 'should give meaningful information'
Price comparison websites can be useful for people looking to buy insurance, providing they include comprehensive information, it has been suggested.
Book inoculations ASAP, says travel group
As soon as you know where you are going on holiday you should book any necessary vaccinations, an expert in the travel insurance and holiday sector has said.
Single premium PPI 'should be banned by Competition Commission'
The sale of single premium payment protection insurance (PPI) should be banned by the Competition Commission, according to a consumer group representative.
A romantic gift for car insurance customers?
People looking for the perfect gift to give a car insurance policyholder on Valentine's Day may want to extend their search to the DVLA's Personalised Registrations website.
Hostelling 'great for price and social aspect'
Staying in a hostel instead of a hotel can be beneficial to the wallet as well as providing an enhanced social aspect to a holiday.
Wedding day 'can be paid for with loans'
Couples arranging their wedding day could find that a secured loan helps make their dream marriage come true, according to a personal finance website.
Bank reports increase in home improvements loans
There has been a rise in the number of people taking out home improvements loans, according to a high street bank.
Vehicle depreciation 'can be sped up by smoking'
Motorists who smoke in their vehicles could find that the value of their cars and vans falls because of their habit, it has been claimed.
Holidays 'will not be cancelled in wake of credit crunch'
British holidaymakers will not be giving in to the credit crunch and cancelling trips away this summer, it has been claimed.
Seven million 'have not left the UK on vacation'
There are close to seven million people in the UK who have not left the region to go on holiday, it has been reported.
New home insurance aggregator "unique"
A new home insurance comparison service recently launched is a "unique" way for people to pick up a good deal, it has been reported.
Stop-start system 'appeals to drivers'
Motorists in the UK are becoming increasingly interested in technology which cuts out the engine when it is not in use, it has been reported.
Consumer site warns over pet insurance
People in the UK looking to own a pet should consider the financial implications of the move before picking one up, it has been claimed.
UK homes 'possess £74 billion in gadgets'
Homeowners in the UK keep 400 million pieces of gadgetry in their properties, totaling approximately £74 billion.
A quarter of property owners 'not shopping around for insurance'
A proportion of homeowners in the UK could be missing out on home insurance savings as they are not shopping around for deals.
Car clampdown sees rogue motorists caught
Police officers in Somerset have come down hard on drivers who continue to break the law on the roads, it has been reported.
Close to fifth of drivers leave gadgets on display
Nearly twenty per cent of motorists in the UK are leaving devices on display in their vehicles, making them prone to opportunistic thieves, it has been claimed.
Police: Spring into action to avoid garden burglary
Now that spring is approaching, police in the North Cotswolds have warned homeowners that their property may be at a greater risk from burglars.
Pet priorities changing, insurer reveals
Pet insurance sales are being altered as a result of shifts in owners' social patterns, according to research.
Britons underestimate the cost of NHS treatment
Despite the vast majority of Britons relying on the NHS to cover the cost of their healthcare, they consistently underestimated the cost of the treatment they receive, according to new research by Legal and General.
Half UK has no income protection insurance warns poll
Around half of the UK has no income protection insurance, Co-operative Insurance has warned.
Don't let a honeymoon turn into a disaster
Couples heading off on honey moons should make sure they leave with travel insurance before they go.
When Valentine's Day goes wrong
British consumers are terrible for making claims after Valentine's Day gestures go wrong, Lifestyle Extra reported.
Pitfalls of payment protection insurance
The limits of payment protection insurance (PPI) should be made clearer to borrowers, according to a report from Defaqto.
