Insurance News
1 September 2008Student insurance tips
Laptops, iPods and hi-fi equipment form an essential part of student life. This kit can easily disappear if not looked after and it's worth taking out the insurance for peace of mind. We offer tips on student insurance.
1 September 2008Travel on two wheels
Although petrol prices might be falling, car tax and insurance is becoming more expensive for drivers. We take a look at how it might be time to consider two wheels instead of four.
1 September 2008What's yours called?
The names our pets put up with are extraordinary. From celebrities to television idols and alcohol, we discover how Britain seems to have gone barking mad in the choice of pet names.
7 August 2008Insuring younger drivers
Just bought your son or daughter a new car and thinking of insuring the car in your name and having them as a named driver? Think twice before you do because it is in fact, illegal. Discover how you could both drive off with reduced insurance premiums.
11 July 2008Buying the right travel insurance
Taking a holiday is an exciting time and people often overlook the essentials like travel insurance. We've put together a checklist to help you understand the basics so you find the right insurance and have a carefree holiday.
11 July 2008More drivers caught using mobile phones
Recent Department for Transport figures show a sharp increase in the number of drivers convicted for using hand-held mobile phones while driving. We take a look at the insurance implications of a conviction and offer some tips to help you drive safely.
11 July 2008Keep an eye on your car keys
Car thieves are becoming increasingly imaginative when it comes to getting their hands on your car keys. We look at how making sure your keys are safe, and avoiding a few security slip ups, can help you avoid having to make an insurance claim for a stolen car.
8 June 2008Holidaymakers to hit the road this summer
New research from AA Insurance shows that many people are thinking twice before jetting off on holiday this year. With concerns about the environment, travel costs and airport baggage disasters never far from the news, 46% of Britons surveyed say they are taking their car on holiday this year.
8 June 2008Caravan of love
Caravans – love 'em or hate 'em, they are a fact of life on our roads as summer approaches, and they are growing in popularity. There are now over half a million touring caravans in the UK – and around 120,000 motor caravans. We take a look at the growing popularity of caravanning.
1 June 2008Britons get on their bikes
What is it with motorbikes that makes men of a certain age go all misty-eyed and yearn for the open road? Does it have something to do with re-capturing the rebelliousness of lost youth? Is it more to do with the freedom of going where you want, when you want, man and machine as one?