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Asbestos case means that insurance claims could rise

admin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:14:00 +0000

A case which involves the exposure to Asbestos and the long term results have made way for insurance claims, as there was an amount of insurance companies who would not pay out to claims of mesothelioma which is a type of cancer caused by prolonged exposure to Asbestos.

This ruling was welcomed by the Association of British Insurers as a small number of insurers still try to give reasons as to not fulfilling claims from families of victims of the exposure. This ruling now means that there is now more clarity in the circumstances of the claims.

Good news for older drivers

admin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:40:30 +0000

There upper age limit older drivers has been scrapped which is good news, LV or London Victoria has become the first car insurance company to remove the rule of the upper age limit which is 86 and also have removed the condition that the age rule only to existing companies.

In the midst of this rule change, the government are being urged to make it law that all drivers need to be re-tested after a certain number of years.

Keep regular checks on your tyres

admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:58:07 +0000

Owning and running a car is expensive, therefore it is essential that your tyres are not bald as this is what could affect you getting car inusrance. As car insurance quotes get higher it is more important to make sure your car is up to standard so that your car insurance will not be to expensive.

This means that when you make a claim on your car insurance, your claim is less likely to be rejected or less likely to get a fine.

Annoying driver habits

admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:39:07 +0000

When it comes to driving habits, every driver is different, though there are some habits which may annoy other drivers.

Such habits which are annoying such as hogging up the middle lane, not saying thank you, cutting up another driver, all of this unpleasant behavior will only annoy drivers more, this can be putting their car insurance in jeopardy.

Pets are more expensive then you think

admin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:27:42 +0000

When it comes to buying a pet and keeping it, there are some hidden costs which you may not be aware of therefore after adding up all the costs owning a pet can be quite expensive, in fact over £1,000 a year.

Such costs will be vets bill, food, medicine, grooming, as well as pet insurance, this is why you should shop around for the best pet insurance policy which will give you the cover you want in order to help with you the bills.

Make sure your car audio equipment is safe from thieves

admin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:28:27 +0000

When it comes to driving, the majority of drivers listen to music as they drive, this can help time fly by when your driving from A to B. The main concern here is that is your audio equipment safe from thieves.

This is why, it is important before you leave your car, to hide any audio equipment, therefore this valuable equipment is not on display.

Make sure your home insurance is ready for the winter

admin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:27:45 +0000

With the winter weather coming, it is essential that your home insurance policy is up to date. As well as making your home ready for the predicted freezing weather that will be gracing us in the next few months.

For example, keeping outside taps or pipes in insulation to prevent them from bursting and giving you grief later, ensuring you have enough insulation in the home to keep the energy costs down.

Monthly payments for Home Insurance may in the end cost more

admin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:56:16 +0000

Home Insurance, which is a must for all home owners, can be quite expensive, therefore this type of insurance is quite often paid on a monthly basis. Though this method of payment can be more expensive, so it will be wise to shop around for home insurance which is affordable to your budget.

Paying your home insurance in monthly installments can be costly, so shop around to save yourself some money.

Be sure to check your home insurance policy for damage by vermin

admin — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:06:12 +0000

With the autumn drawing closer there is a need to keep warm and stay indoors, which only means that vermin such as rats and mice are staying indoors to but are damaging your property at the same time which include the damaged wires or pipes. Which can be very dangerous.

This is why it is important to check your home insurance policy to see if you are covered should there be any damage created by rats or mice or foxes. Even if there is any damage resulting from domestic pets such as dogs and cats. This is why you should check your insurance policy.

Water claims for home insurance are on the rise

admin — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:09:50 +0000

It seems water damage is on the rise, as 40% of home insurance claims last year were for water damage of some sort.

These home insurance claims do not only involve the building but also claims for damaged items within the home such as pictures, photographs, documents and electronic goods. Therefore insurance companies are urging customers to check their water radiators, pipes and other plumbing regularly in order to avoid any damage occurring.