In last month’s newsletter we offered you some tips on how to buy insurance on-line safely. Many people start their journey into the world of on-line insurance via a comparison website. However, the Office of Fair Trading has recently announced an investigation into comparison websites to determine whether consumers are being misled. Following preliminary evidence from MPs and the Financial Services Authority, the OFT fears that customers could be being short-changed. A recent FSA survey of 19 leading comparison website companies highlighted the failure of some of them to comply with rules on fair and open competition. More...
NEWS UPDATE
Thinking of renting out a room?
It is estimated that around a third of homes in England are under-occupied. That adds up to a whopping 25 million bedrooms without a regular head on the pillow. Now consider the economic climate and it is not surprising that renting out spare rooms is becoming more popular. The question is, though: what impact does renting rooms have on your household insurance policy? More...
Movember – It’s time for facial hair. . .
No, its not a typo – Movember is the month when all smooth faced men start to yearn for furry sideburns and handlebar moustaches. This is Steve, our charity-raising captain, who is leading the smooth-skinned men at Academy in the Movember challenge. It involves throwing away our razors and growing the perfect moustache. What is the cause? Movember aims to raise vital funds for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and other cancers that can affect men. More...
Spotlight on the renewal process
Lets face it: no one looks forward to receiving their annual insurance renewal notice. However hard we try we can’t make it as exciting as other anniversaries you might have: such as a birthday. We do, however, put in quite a bit of effort behind the scenes to make it as painless as possible - and you can play a major part in helping us ensure you get value for money at renewal time. More...
Drivers without insurance cost us £500m
Latest estimates suggest that nearly 1.5 million motorists in the UK are driving without adequate insurance. Accidents caused by uninsured drivers are settled by the Motor Insurers Bureau who pay out approximately £500 million every year – and that means £30 more each on the premiums of every law-abiding driver. New Government research has identified the areas of the UK where uninsured drivers are most prevalent More...
And finally. . .
OK, ok, if you really push us we’ll admit that insurance can often be a dry subject: a very dry subject. But we know of some people that would have benefited from a policy or two. Carl Hulsey from Georgia USA is a good example of a man who really should have invested in one. . . More...
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No, its not a typo – Movember is the month when all smooth faced men start to yearn for furry sideburns and handlebar moustaches. This is Steve, our charity-raising captain, who is leading the smooth-skinned men at Academy in the Movember challenge. It involves throwing away our razors and growing the perfect moustache. What is the cause? Movember aims to raise vital funds for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and other cancers that can affect men.
Latest estimates suggest that nearly 