UK Insurance News

Former Eastenders actor turned BBC weatherman Des Coleman has been banned from driving for three months after being found guilty of driving without insurance.
Coleman was stopped by police in November last year and was unable to show his relevant insurance certificate, he claims that he was unaware of his insurance having run out as he [...]

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Following a post on this blog last month in which  AA Insurance claimed that premiums for Buildings Insurance had increased by 10%, there is now a claim from Defaqto that many insurers are also raising the excess on policies to £100.
According to Defaqto 7% of insurers have raised the excess on their home and buildings [...]

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A landmark judgement found in favour of low level asbestosis sufferers is likely to launch an avalanche of compensation claims, says a leading UK law firm.
Gordon Beddoes and William Cooksey had brought their case to Newcastle County court in March this year, claiming against Vintners Defence Systems and Vintners Armstrong. Both men suffer from breathing [...]

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Saga Travel Insurance have warned Briton’s travelling to European Union countries for their annual holidays, that travelling without adequate travel insurance could end up costing more than it is worth.
The warning follows a recent poll that found that 8% of Britons travelling to EU countries believe that carrying a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) offers [...]

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Tesco Insurance are offering a summer discount to Dog and Cat owners who take out an insurance policy to cover their pet before August 19. During this offer Tesco Insurance will be offering a discount of 35% on their product, meaning cats can be covered for as little as £4 per month and dogs for £7 [...]

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