Females 'risking their women's car insurance with arguments'
A study conducted by insurer Direct Line found that three-quarters of couples have heated discussions when driving, with 71 per cent of these respondents saying that most of the journey would be spent with the passenger criticising the driving ability of the one behind the wheel.Of all the respondents questioned, 60 per cent of couples said that arguing in the car distracted them from the road, with 19 per cent losing concentration.Female drivers may be jeopardising their women's car insurance premiums by getting wound up by their partner, with 44 per cent of women stating that arguments were sparked when they became offended by criticism of their driving.
Source: http://www.kwik-fitinsurance.com/news/Women-Drivers/females-risking-their-womens-car-insurance-with-arguments-$857.htm
CIS launches flexible home insurance ‘to suit you’
A new home insurance product launched by CIS will allow homeowners to have far greater flexibility and control when it comes to re-insuring their home.
Customers switching to the new policy will be able to mix and match several different types of insurance cover buildings, contents and personal possessions, travel and caravan yet keep the ease of paying only one premium, with only one piece of documentation and one renewal date. Customers can also make individual payments should they prefer to manage their finances in this way.
In addition to this, CIS offer customers a 7.5 per cent discount when taking out buildings and contents insurance together at the beginning of the policy, as well as free Legal Expenses cover for up to 50,000.
Source: http://www.whatmortgage.co.uk/ccstory/17589/55/CIS_launches_flexible_home_insurance_%E2%80%98to_suit_you%E2%80%99.htm
Pension funds seek a direct line to the private equity bonanza
Pension funds more than doubled direct investments in private equity deals last year as they struggled to generate the profits needed to support an ageing workforce in the face of declining public equity returns.
Associated British Ports, Thames Water and AWG were among the $24.6 billion ( 12.8 billion) of companies bought worldwide last year in private equity deals that involved pension funds. The funds included the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan and Borealis, in Canada; ABP Heerlen and PGGM Zeist, of the Netherlands; and Colonial First State Asset Management, of Australia.
Their investment marked a significant jump from 2005, when pension funds invested in $10 billion of private equity deals worldwide. It is nearly four times the $6.
Source: http://business.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,9063-2533191,00.html
Esure vows to fight on despite court ruling
Esure's two-year row with Direct Line over the trademarking of a computer mouse on wheels looks set to rumble on after Esure vowed to fight a ruling that came down in favour of its rival.
The Trade Mark Registry last month backed Direct Line's objection to Esure's trademark application for the mouse on wheels, but now Esure says it will appeal.
Direct Line claimed Esure's application infringed its red telephone on wheels trademark but an Esure spokesman says: "We believe that telephones and mice are suitably different to allow our trademark to be registered."
The mouse on wheels was first used in a TV ad for Esure in 2004. The character is not currently in use but did feature in direct response TV ads during the trademark case.
Source: http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/item/54603/254/260/3
Car insurance premiums soar
Other insurers including Royal Bank of Scotland, which owns Direct Line and Churchill, have since followed suit and raised their prices.
The AA said that home insurance premiums remain good value for money and are only marginally higher than in 1994.
Mr Sinclair said that some insurers were increasing premiums, to take account of more extreme weather conditions affecting properties, such as flooding and winds.
He added: "Insurers are taking note but it will take several such events to have a significant upward influence on premiums. However, I do believe that this year will start to see an upward trend."
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Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/01/19/ncar119.xmlFSA warning on insurance ads
More than half of motor insurance advertisements and a quarter of claims about home insurance were a cause for concern, according to the FSA. Travel insurance claims were generally of a higher standard.
Vernon Everitt, retail themes director at the FSA, said: “Most people rely on some form of insurance to protect them and advertising is a major influence on what they choose to buy. So it must be clear, fair and not misleading, leaving people with a balanced picture of what is on offer.”
The regulator announced it will repeat its review in three months.
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Source: http://ftadviser.com/?m=11173&amid=106931Flying tiles and wheelie bins take their toll
Gerry Barrett, head of AA Home Insurance, advises: “Insurance companies are being inundated with calls. But it’s important not to delay getting relatively minor damage repaired or made safe as a further gale of less severity than we’ve seen could result in existing damage made much worse – and a much larger insurance claim. “Insurers are taking a practical view given the huge number of claims now being made. Most insurers will agree to customers getting minor damage repaired as quickly as possible and sort out the claim later – but check with your insurer first.” 24 hours after the gales, AA Insurance had received as many calls in 24 hours as in a normal week to its Claimline home insurance emergency helpline.
Source: http://www.easier.com/view/Finance/Insurance/Home/article-94589.html
CIS Launches "Home Insurance to Suit you"
The arrival of CIS's new more flexible home insurance product will allow customers greater flexibility when choosing the sum insured to suit their needs, with the added benefit of individual payments, renewal dates and all the paperwork combined into a single, all - inclusive policy for the customer that provides many extra benefits at no extra cost.
MANCHESTER, England, January 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The arrival of CIS's new more flexible home insurance product will allowcustomers greater flexibility when choosing the sum insured to suit theirneeds, with the added benefit of individual payments, renewal dates and allthe paperwork combined into a single, all - inclusive policy for the customerthat provides many extra benefits at no extra cost.
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Severe 'gales could cause home insurance claims'
Britons may be interested to know that severe gales are expected later this week, potentially resulting in home insurance claims.The Met Office is warning that Wednesday and Thursday in particular could bring harsh weather conditions and winds of more than 80 mph, followed by a cold snap, so UK residents may want to make sure they have adequate home insurance in place to cover them for any damage which may be caused by the stormy weather.Home insurance policyholders should keep up-to-date with weather forecasts and find information and guidelines about how to cope with severe weather, the weather experts states.According to the Met Office: "The strongest winds are likely to occur over much of England and Wales, bringing the potential for more disruption.
Source: http://www.kwik-fitinsurance.com/news/Home-insurance/severe-gales-could-cause-home-insurance-claims-$847.htm
Storm death toll hits 13 as insurers count cost
Royal Bank of Scotland, owner of Direct Line and Churchill, was forced to increase staff in its call centres to cope.
The Association of British Insurers gave an early estimate for a bill in the "low 100s of millions" of pounds. But assessing the extent of the damage will take weeks as insurers will need to send loss adjusters to the most severely damaged properties.
Commuters into London and Manchester continued to face severe delays yesterday morning and there were still cancellations and urgent line repairs at the end of the day.
Tributes were paid to the people killed by falling trees, walls and flying debris.
Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/weather/Story/0,,1994900,00.html?gusrc=rss&feed=1
CIS Launches "Home Insurance to Suit you"
CIS Launches "Home Insurance to Suit you"News ReleaseMonday 15 January 2007, 10:44 GMTMonday 15 January 2007MONEYCONSUMERCo-operative Insurance (CIS)
CIS Launches "Home Insurance to Suit you"
MANCHESTER, England, January 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The arrival of CIS's new more flexible home insurance product will allowcustomers greater flexibility when choosing the sum insured to suit theirneeds, with the added benefit of individual payments, renewal dates and allthe paperwork combined into a single, all - inclusive policy for the customerthat provides many extra benefits at no extra cost.
Historically the sums insured for contents cover were fixed at threelevels that didn't always suit the specific individual needs of the customer.
Source: http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=188025
Keep Your Home Fit To Exercise In
So before you push back the furniture and put the latest celebrity fitness DVD on the telly, check your home insurance policy is up-to-date.
In the Halifax study, it was discovered that half of claimants chose the lounge for their keepfit... putting sofas, TVs and coffee tables in the firing line, while 37 per cent favour the bedroom and three per cent do it in the kitchen.
Here are some of the claims sent to Halifax Home Insurance:
I dropped the weights on my bedroom multigym and found the rose on the downstairs ceiling was destroyed.
Using a rowing machine the chain snapped, spilling oil all over my new carpet.
While weight training I dropped a barbell on to the bed cracking the base.
Source: http://www.sundaymirror.co.uk/news/tm_headline=keep-your-home-fit-to-exercise-in-&method=full&objectid=18508170&siteid=62484-name_page.html
CIS home insurance 'offers increased flexibility'
CIS is offering customers increased flexibility with a new home insurance product that allows them to set their level of cover to suit their individual needs. Previous home insurance products have only allowed customers to insure their contents at three fixed levels - and for many this is impractical. However, the new CIS home insurance product will allow customers to choose the exact sum insured so that they do not pay more than they need to while at the same time they can make sure they are fully insured. CIS home insurance also combines individual payments, renewal dates and paperwork into a single policy which includes contents insurance, buildings insurance and travel and caravan insurance, making it much easier for customers to manage their insurance affairs.
Source: http://www.moneynews.co.uk/2883/cis-home-insurance-offers-increased-flexibility-/
Car-row couples 'are risking lives'
As many as 74 per cent of couples admit to having rows while driving, a survey from Direct Line Car insurance found.
Sixty per cent of those who bicker admit the quarrels distract their partner from the road. A fifth of drivers say that they lose concentration when involved in a row - and one in eight admits to speeding following an argument.
Source: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/men/news/s/233/233446_carrow_couples_are_risking_lives_.html
Home insurance market 'steady'
The report, which has been monitoring home insurance prices since 1994, places the average buildings insurance quote as £209 - an increase of 1.26 per cent in the last quarter. Mean contents insurance currently stands at under £148 on average, a fall of 0.5 per cent over the period.A spokesman for home insurance provider AA cites competitive activity as a prime factor in the drop in prices, but claims customers should thoroughly check what their home insurance policies cover."As more people will inevitably be shopping around, they need to make sure they're aware of what insurers are offering for their money. Making a claim is the wrong time to find that cover doesn't meet expectation," said Kevin Sinclair.
Source: http://www.kwik-fitinsurance.com/news/Home-insurance/home-insurance-market-steady-$851.htm
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