A leading insurer has announced that it is broadening the range of cancers covered under its ‘critical illness’ policy in order to offer the widest possible protection to policyholders. Friends Life have updated their critical illness cover, making their new product one of the most comprehensive on the market. The news comes as the insurer…
If you own a car then the chances are that you will have needed a breakdown service at some time in your life. Breaking down can be a frustrating and inconvenient problem which is why millions of drivers choose to buy cover that ensures they will be helped in the event that their car won’t…
An obscure European law could be set to add hundreds of pounds in insurance costs to mobility scooter, lawnmower and golf buggy drivers. A recent ruling by the European courts has stated that all motorised vehicles should have car insurance, over-riding the UK’s own laws. In a recent case an EU court has interpreted a…
The issue of private space travel has been back in the news in recent weeks. The crash of a Virgin Galactic craft in California has put back the possibility of ‘space tourism’ while new blockbuster film Interstellar has once again opened up a debate about the space race. If anything were to happen to you…
The selling of pre-ticked insurance ‘add-ons’ such as breakdown cover as part of a car insurance deal is set to be outlawed by the Financial Conduct Authority. Research from the industry regulator has found that around one in five people don’t realise they are purchasing an additional add-on product and that the practice is costing…
Home insurers are set to make a loss in 2015 for the first time in eight years. That’s the conclusion of a leading accountancy group who says that falling home insurance premiums and a destructive winter will see insurers paying out more in claims than they take in premiums next year. The prediction comes after…
Have you ever worried what your family would do if you were ever exterminated by a Dalek or given the cruciatus curse by Lord Voldemort? If so, a brand new insurance policy is probably exactly what you are looking for. A leading life insurance provider has launched a new policy designed to over every eventuality…
If you were to suffer a serious illness, could you and your family cope? Thousands of people across the UK are faced with this situation every week and dealing with your finances in this scenario can add to already high stress levels. You are more likely to become seriously ill during your working life than…
Have you breached the conditions of your car or home insurance? Even if you are careful to take all the necessary precautions, new research has found that you could still fall foul of insurer’s small print without knowing it. A report in the Daily Mail has revealed that consumers are regularly having insurance claims rejected…
Would your partner or family be able to support themselves financially if you were to die? Would a loved one be left with debts in the event of your death? And could your family afford to pay for your funeral? If the answer to any of these questions is ‘no’ then you should consider life…
