How can a smartphone cut your insurance premium?
14 August 2021
When you hear a story with the words 'money-saving' and 'smartphone', you'd probably assume it's to do with a price-comparison app of some kind. You'd probably be right too - but not in this case. Aviva's trialling an idea that could help motorists save up to 20% on their insurance premiums by proving they're safe behind the wheel.
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Why students should think about gadget insurance
9 August 2021
With the start of the new term just weeks away, it's a good time for this year's undergraduates to think about whether they have adequate insurance - and if they don't, how they would replace their phone, tablet, or laptop if it was lost or stolen.
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One year after the riots: insurance matters
7 August 2021
A year after the summer riots, the insurance industry reveals some figures that show how they've helped victims get back on their feet.
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51% of UK holidaymakers 'don't have travel insurance'
2 August 2021
More than half of the nation (53%) are planning a summer holiday, new research from the Money Advice Service has revealed, yet a worrying 13 million of us haven't got travel insurance - and more than 8 million don't intend to get any.
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How important is insurance for cyclists?
31 July 2021
Insurance for people on the road doesn't just include motorists. As the BBC reports, cyclists could also be putting their finances at risk if they don't have adequate protection.
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Average car insurance premium 'now over £1,000'
26 July 2021
The average cost of insuring your car on comprehensive cover rose to £1,034 by the end of this year's second quarter. This represents an 8.5% increase over 12 months, according to the most up to date figures from the AA British Insurance Premium Index.
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Wiggins fan? Check your bike insurance!
24 July 2021
If you're a British cycling fan you've had a lot to celebrate recently, with the victory of a British cyclist in the Tour de France. ... read more »
£500 million insurance pay out after wet June
19 July 2021
The Association of British Insurers, which represents providers of 90% of the insurance premiums all across the UK, estimates that up to £500 million will be paid out following floods and storm damage to thousands of homes.... read more »
Home insurance: shop around and save
17 July 2021
It seems 29% of people with home insurance automatically renew their policy with their current provider - instead of looking around and trying to find a better deal.... read more »
Mortgages 'bounced back' after post stamp duty holiday slump
13 July 2021
As you might have expected, we saw a lot more people getting mortgages just before the stamp duty holiday for first-time buyers came to an end in March - and a lot fewer just after.
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