Would your family be provided for in the event of your death? And, do you have enough life cover in place to repay your mortgage or other commitments? If you don’t, you’re not alone. A new survey has revealed that a worrying number of Brits either don’t have any life insurance or have cover but…
Since 2009, HIV positive people have been able to take out life insurance in the UK. After years of campaigning, a number of insurers launched the cover six years ago and it is now possible for people living with HIV to take out life protection. However, a new survey has revealed that none of the…
It’s one of the world’s most popular sporting events with a worldwide audience of billions cheering on 32 nations from the four corner of the globe. The World Cup kicks off in Brazil on 12th June and teams from around the world – including England – will fight it out for the right to be…
Over the last couple of weeks, thousands of households in England and Scotland have been affected by serious flooding. Storm Desmond hit many parts of Cumbria, Lanarkshire and Lancashire and many people have been forced out of their homes due to serious flood damage. While insurers have promised to act quickly to help, it could…
A new survey has revealed that millions of families are at financial risk if their main breadwinner were to die because they don’t have any life insurance. The poll from a leading financial services comparison website has found that one in four breadwinners in the UK do not have any life insurance in place, leaving…
As the old phrase goes, ‘there are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies and statistics’. Statistics can be used to prove just about anything, particularly when you start talking about the insurance industry. However, there are some powerful stats which can underline the important of getting the right protection for you and your family….
A new survey has revealed where drivers pay the most for their car insurance. The research, published in Auto Express, has revealed that nine of the cheapest eleven locations for car insurance in Britain can be found in Scotland and Wales, with the cheapest premium north of the border. Drivers in London and the South…
Life insurance companies are routinely requesting to see applicants’ full medical history in a move that experts believe could be designed to prevent expensive payouts. New revelations about the practices of major insurers has led many industry voices to demand changes to the way that life insurance providers underwrite policies. Do you want your entire…
Changes to Insurance Premium Tax that came into force in November have been blamed for the biggest quarterly rise in car insurance premiums for five years. Chancellor blamed for biggest hike in car insurance premiums for five years image A new report from the AA has revealed that the average cost of car insurance has…
New figures have revealed that insurance companies are paying out more protection claims than ever before. Data from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) shows that 97 per cent of protection claims were paid in 2013, representing a total of around £3.1 billion. A range of industry initiatives have improved the claim rate with insurers…
