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Wave of 'acquisitive crime' calls for greater security and insurance measures

Officials from the UK Home Office recently warned of a new wave of 'acquisitive crime' - such as home burglary and car theft - as the economy continues on a downward spiral

23rd December, 2008

Winter travellers urged to check home insurance policies

Countless Brits are bound for sunnier climes this winter - whether for a short getaway or a winter-long retreat. But many home insurance experts are urging travellers to take a few important precautions before locking up their UK homes.

23rd December, 2008

Uninsured driving on rise in the UK

Insurer reports have revealed that up to one million drivers - or roughly one in twenty motorists - are currently driving on UK roads without car insurance.

22nd December, 2008

Wary savers warned against keeping money 'under the pillow'

As the financial industry descends into further disarray, more and more Brits are beginning to worry about leaving their savings in the bank and instead opting to keep their savings at home.

22nd December, 2008

Travel insurance fraud soars as travellers feel the credit crunch

Insurance firms have reported an 80 per cent increase of fraud in the travel insurance sector, as travellers feel the squeeze of the credit crunch in the midst of their travel plans.

19th December, 2008

UK insurers cancel unemployment policies

Many insurance companies may soon stop offering unemployment insurance policies, due to fears that an increasing number of people will be making claims in the face of a recession.

19th December, 2008

Skiers warned they are unable to claim on EHIC

Winter sport enthusiasts are being warned that they will not be able to make claims on their European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs) if they are involved in a skiing or snowboarding accident.

18th December, 2008

Top-up' payments on NHS widen offering of life-saving drugs

The insurance industry has seen enormous potential in 'top-up' payments on the NHS, reports have revealed.

18th December, 2008

Pet poisoning cases on the rise

With an increasing number of pet poisoning cases being reported, owners are being urged to ensure all medications and household cleaning supplies are securely stored around the house.

17th December, 2008

Podestrians increasing cause of road accidents

One in ten minor road accidents involves a 'podestrian' - pedestrians with iPod or MP3 music player headphones in their ears.

17th December, 2008

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