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November 2010

30, Nov, 2010
Tourists heading to Greece 'should review strike information'

Tourists planning a holiday to Greece should check government information ...

29, Nov, 2010
Winter flood damage may result in house insurance claims

Winter flood damage thanks to poorly-maintained drainage systems and sever ...

29, Nov, 2010
Christmas shopping could attract thieves

Consumers that have bought cheap home contents insurance could do well t ...

26, Nov, 2010
ABI: Leaving the keys in the ignition could invalidate car insurance claims

Leaving the keys in the ignition while a car is unattended could lead to a ...

26, Nov, 2010
Reduce speed during adverse weather 'to prevent insurance claims'

Insurance claims that are lodged as a result of a car accident could be ...

25, Nov, 2010
Consumers 'must check their house and contents insurance before Christmas'

Consumers stocking up in time for Christmas should also take time to check ...

25, Nov, 2010
FCO: 31% of skiers do not have adequate travel insurance

A number of skiing enthusiasts are jetting off without suitable travel in ...

24, Nov, 2010
Insurance claim helps dog survive being hit by train

A family were grateful for having pet insurance after their beloved dog Ty ...

24, Nov, 2010
Home insurance documents 'should be kept safe'

British householders should make sure their home insurance documents are ...

23, Nov, 2010
Travel insurance 'is an essential purchase'

People packing their bags for a winter break have been reminded of the imp ...

23, Nov, 2010
Home insurance cover 'should not be cut back on'

British consumers have been advised to maintain their home insurance cove ...

22, Nov, 2010
Household insurance may be needed to cover water damage

Household insurance could be vital over the next couple of months, with ...

22, Nov, 2010
Home insurance 'has to be in place for winter'

People need to make sure they have the right home insurance policy in pl ...

19, Nov, 2010
Strike action in France could affect those with travel plans on November 23rd

Tourists planning to arrive in France on November 23rd might find themselv ...

19, Nov, 2010
Those making flood insurance claims 'must have all details to hand'

The flooding incidents in Cornwall are likely to cause the number of insur ...

19, Nov, 2010
Buying home insurance online 'is now subject to voluntary guidelines'

Consumers shopping for home insurance online might find it has become ea ...

19, Nov, 2010
Cheap car insurance 'still needs to provide adequate cover'

Vehicle owners looking for car insurance online should be aware of what ...

18, Nov, 2010
Security tips could help reduce opportunistic car theft

Leaving the ignition running while defrosting the car is just one of the w ...

18, Nov, 2010
Study reveals thousands of consumers fly without travel insurance

Thousands of tourists are risking expensive incidents as they jet off abro ...

18, Nov, 2010
Scottish house contents insurance customers 'should prepare for cold weather'

People living in Scotland should brace themselves for particularly cold we ...

18, Nov, 2010
Homeowners insurance policyholders 'should review flood defences'

People who have searched for the best home insurance policy should turn ...

17, Nov, 2010
Hajj pilgrims may search for travel insurance quote after hearing fraud advice

People arranging a trip to Mecca in time for the Hajj celebration could do ...

17, Nov, 2010
Those making insurance claims 'must not lie to their provider'

People that have fallen victim to an incident that has resulted in them ma ...

17, Nov, 2010
ABI: Cornwall floods could lead to home insurance building claim

Residents of Cornwall that have been affected by recent flooding may find ...

17, Nov, 2010
Those going on a long holiday 'must check home insurance policy'

People that will be leaving their property unattended for a long period of ...

16, Nov, 2010
Pet dogs 'need at least 30 minutes of exercise each day'

Dogs could fall victim to an illness that results in an insurance claim ...

16, Nov, 2010
Communities 'are safer thanks to local activists'

Members of communities all over the country have been working to make thei ...

16, Nov, 2010
RSMA: Poor road markings are causing unnecessary accidents

A number of car accidents that may result in insurance claims can be att ...

15, Nov, 2010
Home and contents insurance customers 'must be aware of CO risk'

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is something home and contents insurance ...

15, Nov, 2010
Drivers 'should prepare now for severe weather'

Planning ahead is one way that drivers could prevent car insurance claim ...

15, Nov, 2010
Home insurance cover 'should be checked before Christmas'

Householders should check their home insurance cover and take some secur ...

12, Nov, 2010
Potential BA strikes could urge customers to check travel insurance cover

Holidaymakers planning to take British Airways (BA) flights in the new yea ...

12, Nov, 2010
Autumnal conditions could cause problems for new drivers

Drivers who have recently passed their test might find some autumnal condi ...

12, Nov, 2010
Visitors to Tuscany and Veneto 'should check their travel insurance cover'

Tourists planning to visit Veneto and Tuscany in Italy should check their ...

11, Nov, 2010
Drivers 'must check weather conditions before they set off'

Drivers could do well to check the forecast before setting out on the road ...

11, Nov, 2010
Accidental poisoning 'could lead to pet insurance claim'

Animal lovers looking to avoid making a pet insurance claim could do wel ...

11, Nov, 2010
Over-65s 'must take fire risk seriously'

A fire could prompt the need for a home owner insurance claim, but some ...

10, Nov, 2010
Wind and rain 'could cause property damage in the UK'

Recent spells of wet and windy weather may have caused property damage tha ...

10, Nov, 2010
Large sums of cash 'may not be covered by home contents insurance'

Large sums of cash stored at home prior to a Christmas shopping trip or wi ...

10, Nov, 2010
Prevent insurance claims 'by remaining with car at all times'

Finding a car insurance quote online could be futile if the vehicle is t ...

09, Nov, 2010
Insurance faq: How often should I take my dog to the vet?

Preventing illnesses that result in insurance claims is something that m ...

09, Nov, 2010
Hurricane prediction technology to affect future travel insurance quote?

People looking for a travel insurance quote in the future might find the ...

09, Nov, 2010
Home insurance policyholders 'must warn children about electrical devices'

Home insurance policyholders stocking up on electrical items to fulfil the ...

08, Nov, 2010
Five-lever mortice locks 'could help prevent claims on house insurance'

Installing robust locks on doors and windows might help some property owne ...

08, Nov, 2010
Travel insurance customers attending Hajj 'must not return with illegal food'

People heading off to Mecca for the upcoming Hajj celebrations are likely ...

08, Nov, 2010
UK weather warnings 'could prompt home insurance quote'

Weather warnings that have been issued for parts of the UK could prompt pr ...

05, Nov, 2010
Worldwide travel insurance customers 'should check for lifeguards'

Tourists enjoying their holidays abroad should take precautions to ensure ...

05, Nov, 2010
Risk of car insurance claims 'highest on Friday afternoon'

Car accidents that result in insurance claims are more likely to occur o ...

04, Nov, 2010
Motorists 'must check their headlights'

Consumers that have found car insurance online could do well to get outs ...

04, Nov, 2010
Parvovirus "is a serious problem" for canines and their owners

Pet owners looking to prevent unexpected insurance claims could do well ...

04, Nov, 2010
Having no household insurance 'is a mistake'

Neglecting to purchase a sufficient household insurance policy for a pro ...

03, Nov, 2010
Faulty fairy lights 'could result in house insurance claim'

Digging out the same Christmas decorations year after year could cause a f ...

03, Nov, 2010
Wrapped Christmas presents 'could pose household insurance risk'

As the festive season approaches, property owners might be tempted to disp ...

03, Nov, 2010
Huhne: Green Deal will improve energy efficiency for home insurance customers

Home insurance customers looking to reduce their outgoings might anticip ...

02, Nov, 2010
Small streams and surface water 'can pose home insurance claim risk'

People living close to a small river, stream or brook should be aware that ...

02, Nov, 2010
UK motorists 'should switch to winter tyres'

Since the clocks have gone back and the cold months are drawing in, motori ...

02, Nov, 2010
Neighbourhood Watch awards 'recognise the work done to reduce insurance claims'

Residents living in Essex have been working to reduce the number of incide ...

01, Nov, 2010
Pet insurance policyholders 'should make provisions for Bonfire Night'

Pet insurance policyholders hoping to keep their animals calm this weekend ...

01, Nov, 2010
House insurance news: Police 'pleased' with burglary arrest

Essex Police are satisfied that a man - who may have been responsible for ...

01, Nov, 2010
ABI: Secure your property at night to prevent an insurance claim

Householders should secure their property more efficiently as the clocks h ...

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