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Holidaymakers must make sure they have adequate travel insurance
Sainsbury’s Travel Insurance estimates that some 11.3 million Britons, over a third (37%) of those who went on holiday this summer, did so without any travel insurance to cover their trip. The new research from Sainsbury’s Travel Insurance indicates that those under the age of 34 were most likely not to bother buying travel insurance. With the travel insurance industry paying out just under £400 million each year according to the Association of British Insurers, Sainsbury’s Finance estimates that those travelling without insurance have collectively faced costs of more than £57 million which... [more]
Carole Nash enters military vehicle market
Carole Nash has entered the military vehicle market pledging to repeat the success it achieved in the highly specialist motorcycle insurance sector where it is market leader. And it says its new policies have been directly influenced by feedback from military vehicle owners themselves. “Prior to launch we conducted extensive research which included taking our draft proposals out to enthusiasts. Their feedback was instrumental in shaping the final scheme because whilst they said we’d ticked all the right boxes in terms of things like free agreed value the one thing that was really needed was... [more]
Get £30 off your car insurance when you buy at least 30 litres of TOTAL EXCELLIUM
TOTAL has partnered with swiftcover.com to give away £30 off car insurance when you buy at least 30 litres or more of its advanced fuel TOTAL EXCELLIUM (unleaded or diesel fuel). From now until 3rd November 2009, customers will be given a voucher when they buy 30 litres or more of fuel at selected TOTAL forecourts. This voucher can then be redeemed online when purchasing car insurance with swiftcover.com. TOTAL EXCELLIUM is a range of advanced fuels designed to improve engine performance and give more MPG. By using TOTAL EXCELLIUM, drivers can reduce their fuel consumption by on avera... [more]
Good quality pet insurance does not need to be expensive
It is estimated that every year, insurers settle some 25,800 pet insurance claims, worth around £4.92 million, linked to lacerations, and a number of these will be caused by chasing and catching sticks. This can cause scratches or cuts to the skin or damage the lining of the mouth, which can lead to serious illnesses such as septicaemia, due to the foreign bacteria carried on sticks. In addition to this, dogs playing in ponds can be exposed to poisonous algae which can lead to vomiting and diarrhoea. Analysis of Sainsbury's Pet Insurance claims data indicates that our four legged friend... [more]
Motorcycle insurance company expands in the motorhome insurance market
Carole Nash was ranked as the UK’s 38th biggest UK insurance broker in August 2009 and employs over 300 staff in the UK and Ireland. It provides insurance for some 300,000 classic, vintage, modern, custom and off road motorcycles – around 20 percent of all licensed machines. It is also a leading player in the classic car sector. Carole Nash has now hooked up to the motorhome insurance market, pledging to repeat the success it achieved in the highly specialist motorcycle insurance sector. Carole Nash says the move is a natural progression as the two markets, whilst on the face of it very di... [more]
