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27 per cent of drivers allow their policies to auto-renew, many in the mistaken belief that they will be rewarded for their loyalty

Over a quarter of motorists (9 million drivers) are potentially missing out on huge savings on their car insurance by simply automatically renewing their policies. New research from Gocompare.com reveals that 27 per cent of drivers allow their policies to auto-renew - many in the mistaken belief that they will be rewarded for their loyalty. Thirty-nine per cent of drivers have been with the... [more]

Petplan's new policy range gives pet owners more comprehensive cover

A lot of pet owners find pet insurance really confusing to understand all the fine print especially with many insurance companies not making it clear that although your pet is insured they are not covered for life. Petplan has launched a new look policy range which will give pet owners more comprehensive cover, and makes it easier for pet owners to understand the types of cover available. With ... [more]

Some insurers are simply not ready to deal with electric cars

New electric car owners may find it difficult to insure their greener car while others maybe shocked at the cost. Unfortunately, it looks like the insurance industry is still adjusting to the presence of electric cars on the UK roads. Investigating how ready car insurance firms and their websites are for electric cars, TheGreenCarWebsite found that, as the first electric car models make their f... [more]

Health Care Reform for Massachusetts Health Insurance

The Massachusetts Health Care Reform was a law that had been enacted in the year 2006 for ensuring the safety of Massachusetts health insurance. According to the norms of the Massachusetts Health Care Reform, each and every member of the state of Massachusetts should be covered under Massachusetts health insurance policies. There are provisions of free health or medical insurance for residents ... [more]

Tips for Making the Affordable Louisiana Health Insurance Work

If you are planning to put your money on louisiana health insurance, you should know that there are a lot of laws which are meant to govern the various kinds of health or medical insurance plans.These laws are administered by the EBSA or Employee Benefits Security Administration that is governed by the US Department of Labor.It is also a great place to look up subjects or issues like your right to... [more]

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Apology over £100,000 car insurance quote

Sian Jones was quoted ?10,000-a-month to insure her Vauxhall Vectra. The annual bill would be more than ?100,000. The insurance company told the quote was correct and the cheapest they could do.

The Road to Auto Insurance Is Not All Potholes and Speed Bumps, Assures Industry Expert

BUFFALO, N.Y., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Securing an auto insurance quote should not be as daunting as it often seems to be, asserts Roshawn Hall, an insurance agent licensed in New York and seven other ...

Getting a Competitive Short-Term Car Insurance Quote

Most car insurance quotes offered for standard policies are to cover a period of twelve months. Some people choose to pay for the full twelve months in a lump sum whilst others prefer to spread the cost over the year and pay part of the premium each month.

Search for a cheaper life insurance quote today

Compare life insurance quotes in one quick easy search. Find the best deals at the best prices.

GEICO Mobile Cycle offers convenience to buy a policy from your smartphone

GEICO has made it a lot easier for cycle enthusiasts to shop for insurance with GEICO Mobile Cycle. Riders can now get an ATV or motorcycle quote and purchase a policy from their smartphones at any time of the day and night.

Buy John Lewis Car Insurance Online and Save 10%

LONDON, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --John Lewis is offering 10% off their Car Insurance policy if you buy online before the end of April.Visit http://www.johnlewis-insurance.com/car to find out more about ...

Infographics Are HealthCompare’s Way Of Educating Consumers On Health Insurance Hardships

Infographics Are HealthCompare’s Way Of Educating Consumers On Health Insurance Hardships HealthCompare, a health insurance comparison site, releases new Infographics to help consumers understand complex data regarding health insurance difficulties. How Not To Get An Online Health Insurance Quote - Designed to educate consumers on the right way to get a health insurance quote that is effective ...

10 ways to save money on life insurance

Read the Spanish version: 10 maneras de ahorrar dinero en tu seguro de vida Just as there are different life insurance plans to meet your needs, there are different ways to save money on life insurance.Most importantly, shop around for life insurance quotes.

Insurers face rise in deafness claims

Insurers argue that many of the emerging claims for hearing loss are spurious – like whiplash neck injuries supposedly endured in car accident

Fondiaria-Sai spurns buyout suitors

Italian insurer plans to push on with a complex four-way merger that will create a company better able to take on market leader Generali

Bidding starts in ING Asia auction

MetLife, Prudential, and Manulife are expected to make first round bids for all of the Dutch group’s $6bn Asian insurance operations

Investor anger hits Cairn, Pru and Cookson

For the first time in Britain’s decade-long history of having a say on pay, shareholders have rejected out of hand the plans of two companies in a single year

Pru hits back after investors’ pay revolt

Insurer calls comparison with Aviva and Cairn votes ‘absurd’ – and says a number of the 33% of dissenting shareholders voiced support for board

Aviva chairman admits capital concerns

John McFarlane says group needs to improve buffer “materially”, sparking analysts’ speculation of dividend cut or raising of fresh equity

Fundamentalist McFarlane

John McFarlane’s reforms must work at Aviva if his chief executive is not going to be picking up the pieces after he is appointed

Insurance Australia considers UK assets sale

Sydney-based insurer to conduct review of its UK businesses just six years after spending more than half a billion pounds entering market

Sun Life considers selling UK arm

The Canadian insurer is examining plans to sell the century-old business in the latest sign that overseas operators are retreating from the market

Allianz warns on Greek euro exit

Europe’s largest insurer by market capitalisation reports a 58% rise in first-quarter net income as it issues an upbeat assessment of the eurozone

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Ontario seeks to grab life-insurance payout from insane wife killer

TORONTO - Cash from a slain woman's life-insurance policy should go to the Ontario government rather than to her husband, who killed her while insane, the province argues in a case that raises questions about what constitutes proceeds of crime.

HomeServe took insurance payment after we had cancelled our policy

We told HomeServe we didn't want to renew our insurance policy, but it took money from our credit card anyway My husband and I had an upsetting experience with HomeServe last April when we had a significant water leak on our driveway. As a result, we decided we would not renew our insurance policy with the company. When the renewal came up in April, my husband wrote to HomeServe cancelling the ...

10 ways to save money on life insurance

Canadian Solar Renews 25-Year Product Warranty Insurance Policy; Provides Added Confidence to Customers

ONTARIO, Canada, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company", or "Canadian Solar") (CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar power companies, ...

Ont. seeks to halt insurance payout to man who killed wife

Cash from a slain woman's life-insurance policy should go to the Ontario government rather than to her husband, who killed her while insane, the province argues.

CSIQ Renews Warranty Policy

Canadian Solar Inc. has completed the annual renewal of its 25-year product warranty insurance policy through April 1, 2013.

Govt to look at third party policy in 2013

The government will look into the issue of third party insurance policy claims next year, says Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum. This was in response to Fiji Bus Operators president Richard Lal's speech at their annual convention at Lami this morning.

NY hearings on 'forced' insurance in foreclosure

Premiums for so-called force-placed insurance have more than tripled since 2004, producing enormous profits for insurers and the banks that take out policies when a homeowner fails to maintain coverage ...

Permit approved for Reno Air Races to go forward

The Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Board on Thursday approved a special one-year permit for the Reno National Championship Air Races that included a stipulation they continue to have a $100 million insurance policy.

Franciscan University drops student health insurance plan

WASHINGTON -- Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, is discontinuing its student health insurance plan in the upcoming school year in opposition to the Obama administration's mandate requiring most religious employers, including colleges, to provide no-cost contraceptive and sterilization coverage in its health insurance plans.