Archived Insurance News from November 2007
Published: 30/11/2007
Hard hit insurance companies were not the only losers following the devastation of the summer floods.Other businesses seeing profits dip in the areas most affected, Yorkshire and the Midlands, include...
Read More: Home insurers not only losers in summer floods >Published: 30/11/2007
As the party season gets into full swing motorists are again being warned of the dangers of drink diving.THINK!, a campaign by the Department of Transport, was launched today reminding drivers that ge...
Read More: Drink drivers advised to think >Published: 29/11/2007
Homeowners have been urged to ensure that the festive period does not end up costing them more than it needs to.Christmas is an expensive time of year with bumper food bills and presents to buy for fr...
Read More: The importance of insuring Christmas >Published: 29/11/2007
Lending to individuals increased last month but at a slower rate, figures from the Bank of England show.In its latest update Britain's central bank said consumers borrowed an additional £8.8 bill...
Read More: Lending to individuals slows >Published: 29/11/2007
More than a third (35 per cent) of Britain's consumers are worried about the future of the economy.In news that will add to the government's woes it seems the credit squeeze and the stalling housing m...
Read More: One in three 'worried about the economy' >Published: 29/11/2007
Homeowners are putting too much emphasis on the interest rate when looking for a new mortgage deal, research has shown.The latest mortgage map from the price comparison website, moneysupermarket.com, ...
Read More: Homeowners 'fixated by interest rate' >Published: 29/11/2007
Financial education should be an "assured part" of the national curriculum, according to the Personal Finance Education Group (pfeg).The charity has urged the government to guarantee basic c...
Read More: Financial education 'should be at heart of curriculum' >Published: 29/11/2007
Homeowners planning to enhance their property with a loft or basement conversion have been urged to make sure they tell their insurance company.With the housing market stalling, many people may be con...
Read More: Insurance warning for home improvement enthusiasts >Published: 29/11/2007
Britain's insurance industry has broadly welcomed a new European Union (EU) directive aimed at clarifying the rules on VAT exemption.Most financial and insurance services are exempt from VAT, but this...
Read More: Insurers welcome VAT directive >Published: 28/11/2007
Insurance companies that offer car cover exclusively to women or older drivers may not be offering the best deals on the market, one comparison site has warned. According to research by Moneysupermark...
Read More: Specialist car insurance 'more expensive' >