UK Insurance News

Nationwide is offering a discount on premiums for combined Buildings and Contents to customers taking out insurance before 31st July.
The combined policies will be subject to 20% discount off the standard premium and can be applied to the following year also, if both policies are renewed jointly. A further 10% discount can be had for [...]

[Read more →]

A report from Sainsbury’s Car Insurance says that 1.15million UK motorists have driven with no insurance cover during the last twelve months.
Not surprisingly 17-24 year old drivers made up 40% of those commiting the crime of driving whilst uninsured, according to the survey.
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau claim that uninsured drivers are costing law abiding motorists around £30 on their annual [...]

[Read more →]

In a recent review of insurance comparison websites, The Financial Services Authority (FSA) have suggested that some are misleading clients by not providing clear and accurate information.
In its report, the regulator states that only a small number of insurance sites provide a full list of policy features and that in the majority of cases, consumers [...]

[Read more →]

Risk advisor and insurance broker Aon, has reminded new London Mayor Boris Johnson that he is ultimately responsible for keeping the capital safe from flood.
Aon has warned that without a plan of action Johnson could be responsible for hikes in flood insurance premiums. The broker has been joined by the City Property Association which represents [...]

[Read more →]

Insurance Group Endsleigh have announced that it will be closing its 119 branches by the end of the year. The news follows a strategic review of business by the company who see their future offering internet based solutions.
With over 80% of their business generated over the internet and 30% of new sales transacted online on [...]

[Read more →]