Insurance News

January 2009 Free door alarms to help boost home security
UK drivers 'ignoring mobile phone message'
New speed system 'could slash car insurance claims'

December 2008 Crime-fighting resident 'did all the right things'
55 drivers clocked in speed crackdowns
White van man takes on thief
Milkmen aim to drive home car crime message
No insurance means no car, police warn
Don't get left cold by car thieves, police warn
ABI: Reduce accidents to cut insurance costs
Elderly residents duped by bogus callers
Home insurance 'may not cover garage contents'
Car crime crackdown sees six arrests
Police aim to put the crunch on car thieves
Ignoring car maintenance 'could lead to breakdowns'
Don't fall victim to vehicle crime this Christmas, police urge
Wycombe garage joins fight against vehicle crime
Do not take the chance on drink-driving, police warn
Van owners anticipate new iLoad launch
Simple steps for a safer home this Christmas
Icy conditions 'increase risk of accidents'
Drivers told to avoid leaving valuables in cars
Officials use shock tactics to cut accident rate
New campaign urges drivers to 'be prepared'
Police "delighted" by results of drink-drive campaign
Homeowners 'must take steps' to avoid new year break-ins
Police on the lookout for van thieves
TyreSafe: Check tyre pressures to avoid a Christmas blowout
Middlesbrough car park crime 'at an all-time low'
Van owner blasts 'lack of police action'
Car crime soars after crackdown on shoplifting
Police issue warning to van owners
Key theft is top method for car thieves
Residents urged to lock their homes this Christmas
Uninsured drivers 'will be forced to pay the penalty'

November 2008 IAM issues winter checklist for motorists
West Midlands police launch carjacking awareness campaign
"Hard-hitting" seat belt campaign to hit UK television
Van insurance customers warned against thefts
Van owners warned to lock up tools
Homeowners warned against bogus callers
"Vulnerable" residents warned to take care
Merseyside residents 'must take precautions'
Bogus callers target elderly residents
Van owners warned to heed advice
Christmas shoppers warned against car theft
Homeowners on alert after string of burglaries
Police to educate "next generation" of drivers
Scotland police launch winter safety drive
Police to target 'vulnerable' road users
New "visible reminders" against vehicle crime
Crackdown on car crime in Leeds
Do not jeopardise home insurance cover, police warn
Drivers "issuing an open invite" to car thieves
Police target car insurance cheats
Mixed success for police safety drives
Police warning after thefts from vans
Drivers 'only have themselves to blame'
Drivers warned ahead of colder weather
Tougher measures to combat 'reckless drivers'
Police warning after spate of van thefts
Police target next generation of young drivers
Homeowners warned to check their policies
Bogus callers target elderly homeowners
Police launch letter campaign to combat vehicle crime
Drivers 'must keep on top of sight checks'
Van owner foils would-be thieves
Winter Safe Journey campaign kicks off
Thieves only need a few seconds, drivers warned
Remove tools from vans overnight, police urge

October 2008 Penalties for having no car insurance criticised
Motorists told how to save on running costs
Young drivers given car insurance tips
Car insurance customers to get free tyre checks
Don't 'front' on car insurance, drivers told
Police offer home security advice
Drivers told to keep expensive items ought of sight
Volunteers tackle speeding motorists
Motorists 'should protect their investments'
Caution advised over biofuels
Cars need a "winter workout"
Car insurance customers told 'green' driving costs less
Comfort 'key' for female drivers
Drivers warned about thieves
Police crackdown on speeding drivers
Car insurance customers 'may benefit from winter driving advice'
Car insurance customers told to maintain vehicles
Don't cut car insurance, expert says
New technology to tackle car crime
Home insurance "most important" this Halloween
York hotels join fight against car crime

September 2008 Van sales "subdued" in August
Teacher issues burglary warning
Police unveil crime hotspots guide
Flood victim to get home insurance
Home insurance customers urged to secure windows
Concern raised over police surveillance
Government calls on motorists to wear seat belts
Sat navs help drivers to 'feel more in control'
Winter driving advice issued

August 2008 Three-quarters of Brits would consider electric car
Government announces plans to combat 'inconsiderate' parking
Drivers 'at a standstill' for half of commute
Homeowners should 'always seek advice' on planning permission
Motorists warned about 'cloning'
Motorists urged not to leave valuables in their cars
Council takes delivery of new Citroen vans
Students lax over security

July 2008 1 in 10 owners of second house 'have no home insurance'
10 million could have speeding raps quashed
Company cars 'sway employees'
Consumers 'feel pressured' to buy home insurance from lender
Flood defences 'could help residents get home insurance'
Smokers in vans could 'put off buyers'
Holiday drivers warned of new French law

June 2008 School boosts women's DIY skills

May 2008 Advanced lessons yield insurance cuts for young drivers
Majority of people want house price fall
Van drivers should talk to improve safety, says psychologist
Brits spend cash on improving property

April 2008 Parking penalties 'increasing over the years'
Newcastle areas see burglary rate fall
Wiltshire drivers 'learning to love speed cameras'
Drivers ignoring road markings?
Suffolk to see road safety improvements
Wokingham teens get free driving lessons
Most drivers 'have to avoid road debris'
Home insurance 'is a social obligation'
Drivers urged to grab "major opportunity" to buy low cost vehicles

March 2008 Police crack down on motoring offenders in Wales
Hull burglaries to induce claims?
Warning over plans for extra motorway lanes
Volkswagen vans 'performing well'
Chancellor attacked for Budget's home content
Fuel duty rise delay explained
Homes 'need gardens'
Law-breaking drivers to be punished in home countries
Drivers urged to be wary of break-ins

February 2008 Police look to enhance home security
Good insurance deals still on offer, young drivers told
TV thefts prompt police home security warning
Householders offered their stolen items back
Campaign to highlight risks faced by work drivers
Councillor issues call for camera checks
New speed reduction calls following death
60% of Bradford drivers without insurance?
Van production sees rise in January

January 2008 Tyre safety warning issued
Police advise Formby residents of burglary action
Herts distraction burglary warning
Wipes to help crack down on car criminals?
Drivers of company cars to make claims?
SmartWater 'is an effective burglar deterrent'
Drivers 'fear foreign lorries'
Plans for random breath tests outlined
Vehicle crime reduction in Oxford town

December 2007 VW Caddy awarded for "novel" gearbox
Police spot faulty cars in Yorks
Police advise against car crime
DIY jobs 'could need special cover'
Police clamp down on law-breaking motorists
Book to spark road safety debate?
Property security urged for Sunderland residents
Motorists advised to remove valuable items from cars
Manchester residents offered free home security measures

November 2007 Worst UK speed hump identified
Police reel in car criminals
Police to hand out home security advice
Car servicing standards welcomed by minister
'Many renters failing to invest in home insurance for contents'
'Firms should properly train foreign drivers'
Homeowners advised over safes
List to help van buyers decide on new model
Police: Do not invite vehicle criminals in

October 2007 'Keep car contents out of sight'
Drivers admit to rip-off tactics
Home insurance 'should protect against extreme weather'
'British drivers damage £350m worth of groceries'
Report calls for urban 20 mph limit
Hard shoulder scheme justified, Kelly argues
Motorists urged to consider dark nights

September 2007 Vehicles without tax, car insurance clamped
Car insurance dodgers face new weapon in crackdown
Police crack down on anti-social drivers
Police targeting car vandals
Car insurance holders could get free tyre pressure checks
Female drink drivers 'on the increase'
Seventh of West Berks drivers caught over the limit
Motorbike group withdraws from motor charity
'Secure doors to avoid falling victim to burglars'
Police plea to help cut distraction burglaries
'Millions of motorists driving tired'
'Drivers want speed humps bumped off'
Home insurance costs 'could be cut with enhanced security'
Cheshire motorists 'must comply with parking laws'
Immigrants 'need greater motoring education'

August 2007 Homeowners given new weapon for fighting burglary
New scheme launched to help tackle distraction burglary
Police tackle burglaries in Norwich
Vehicles of car insurance dodgers seized
Police issue car insurance warning
Speeding car insurance holders 'to face increased patrols'
'Teens risking car insurance claims through drink, drugged driving'

July 2007 Home insurance companies tipped for £1bn payout
Tyre-slashing incidents put Driffield car insurance customers on alert
Car insurance customers informed about Leicestershire "rat-trap cars"
Herefordshire speed limit proposals 'put van insurance customers on alert'
Home insurance customers told about ABI/government meeting
Eastbourne van insurance customers urged to be alert
London 'worst' for uninsured drivers
Floods result in home insurance flurry
Young drivers warned over uninsured driving
Car insurance customers informed about Lancashire CCTV camera project
Home insurers 'working hard to help flood victims'
Summer holidays to push up home insurance claims
Cheshire sees car crime rise
Coroner urges changes for elderly drivers
Floods spark home insurance warning
Women remember home insurance when moving
Support pledged for flood areas

June 2007 Portsmouth's 20 mph zone welcomed by road safety charity
Tyre road safety warning for van insurance customers
Home insurance customers alerted to Peterborough crime figures
Rochdale burglary figures drop, home insurance customers told
Northern Ireland flood sparks review of home insurance policies
Road safety march expected to attract 80,000 children
Criminals sent DVDs by West Yorkshire police, car insurance customers discover
Manchester road pricing project comes in for criticism
Northern England rainfall 'sparks home insurance fears'
Home insurance advice proffered

May 2007 Car insurance customers on alert as wardens partner with police
Road safety minister alerts car insurance customers to £4m grant
Vehicle seizure warning for anti-social car insurance customers
Car insurance customers urged to work from home
Car insurance customers given guidance to cut crime susceptibility

April 2007 Dartford Crossing discount for local people
Young driver car insurance customers targeted by road safety campaign
Van insurance study highlights issue of following rules of the road
Mobile usage 'increases stop times by 148%', van insurance customers learn
Car insurance study prompts renewed road safety education demands
Property running costs 'jump 12% despite home insurance cuts'
Stereotype of van insurance customers exploded
Home insurance reminder issued for newlyweds

March 2007 Demand for buying vehicles is robust, car insurance customers told
Car insurance customers urged to do faulty fuel car repair work themselves
Old people 'struggling to find a budget car insurance rate'
Cancellation of speed camera road safety research condemned
Car insurance study highlights lack of car repair knowledge
Impending cold spell 'has implications for home insurance customers'
Home insurance customers admit to DIY disasters
Home insurance company offers garden security tips
Corporate van insurance customers invited to learn about legislative changes

February 2007 Home insurance customers urged to look after water pipes
Car insurance customers alerted to road safety improvements in Norfolk
Home contents insurance customers 'can get discounts by buying online'
Home insurance advocated by industry analyst
Van insurance customers advised to buckle up
Young driver car insurance customers alerted to new road safety figures
Government's pricing strategy dismissed by road safety campaign group
Survey reveals 'hidden cost' of waiting for repairs
Homeowners warned of subsidence risk
RHA reaffirms opposition towards road charges, van insurance customers told
Van drivers 'not the most likely to drive while using mobile'

January 2007 Van insurance customers alerted to road safety award
Government should support light evenings 'because of road safety ramifications'
The RAC reveals some of its strangest callouts from car insurance customers
Staged accidents 'add 5% to premiums'
Car insurance customers question road safety logic of speed cameras
Ford reveals market-leading share in van fleet market
Car insurance customers offered revised road safety tips
Road safety group calls for drink-drive threshold to be reduced
Fleet managers 'may consider revising mobile phone road safety policy'
Car insurance customers given tips to freeze out risk

December 2006 Northern towns dominate list of car damage hotspots
Road safety campaign 'may fail without additional police powers'
Government reveals it has reached road safety goal
'Ensure home contents insurance before New Year's Eve'

November 2006 Metallic silver 'may be turning people away from certain vans'
Sainsbury's Bank: Consider car insurance cover as well as price
Flood risk 'means building insurance providers may refuse cover'
Database changes 'could cut car insurance rates by 20%'
Average UK person 'can save 25% by switching home insurance broker'
Advice offered to homeowners to ensure sufficient home contents insurance cover
Motorpoint announces road safety linkup
Over half of flood victims 'did not have adequate home insurance cover'
Party planners urged to upgrade home insurance policy
Motorists urged to drive carefully and upgrade car insurance cover
Monday the 27th 'is the most unlucky date'
Motorists 'failing to take winter precautions'

October 2006 Firecracker mishaps 'damage over 1m homes'
Report: Illness 'could lead to rise in van insurance claims'

April 2006 Teenage motoring deaths on the increase
Cold calls from insurance companies frustrate consumers
More drivers caught using mobile phones
Holiday-makers warned about substandard hire cars
Third of Britons oblivious to spending habits
Drivers evade fines with PO boxes admit police
Pet-owners advised to be selfish with their Easter eggs
'Urgent need' for roadside drug tests
Value of luggage contents 'soon adds up'
Motorists warned not to drive tired
Caravans 'distracting for other drivers'

March 2006 Protecting your home from intruders
Van firm set to stub out smoking
Caution urged as weather worsens
Storms set to worsen
Crashed cars to dial 999 by themselves
Tracking system for van safety
Insurance firm supports 'alcolocks' proposal
Empty seats contribute to rush hour misery
Cost of insuring your dog could dictate your choice of pet
Choice of car reflects where you live
Consumers urged to check water bills for insurance add-ons
Drink-drivers still under the influence the following morning
Male drivers too proud to ask for help
Women urged to seek out car insurance deals
Families underestimate cost of replacing mum
Parent 'taxi service' costs £170,000
European health insurance card no substitute for travel insurance
Britons in fear of yob culture
Expensive used cars not checked for problems
Brown sets aim on the gas guzzlers
Calls for changes to reduce smash-and-grab car crime
Check cars thoroughly, buyers warned
Traditional summer holiday still in favour
Check travel insurance before Easter break, travellers told
Britain no longer a nation of queue-lovers
Pet owners warned about 'lethal' treats
EC strives to enforce vehicle safety
Garage trade told to clean up its act
Forces crack down on illegal mini motorcycles
Increased avalanche threat prompts insurance warnings

February 2006 Garages could be goldmine for thieves
Increased car sturdiness 'causes more accidents'
Britons 'lack basic fire safety awareness'
Don't get caught in the cold
Drivers told to look out for bikes
Don't forget the rubber
Brits are a nation of hapless romantics
Road tax cheats targeted
Local authorities should take the rap more for accidents
Drivers "lack basic awareness" in bad conditions
White van man to stub out ciggies
Keep a hold of your man-bag
Supermodel promotes car-tax scheme
Elderly drivers voted 'a menace'
Brits concerned over parents' housing
Mitsubishi goes for bamboo
'Liar-buyers' running insurance risk
On the job drivers insufficiently trained
Counting the cost of home improvements
The cost of car upkeep
Housing inheritance to double in 15 years

January 2006 Home improvements top New Year resolutions
Motorists unaware of meaning of road signs
More drivers considering hybrid cars
Car and house insurance prices largely unchanged in 2005
Shorter parking time slots for Edinburgh drivers
Home accidents kill 4,000 a year
New car sales down in 2005
Motorists to save thousands with new Deal Check
Motorists most at risk on Fridays
Women drive DIY projects
Scots announce £650,000 speed camera awareness campaign
RoSPA announces occupational road risk seminar
Uninsured driver waits 37 years to get car back
Future road pricing raises concerns
Controversial new M6 link could take up to 12 years
Raunchy Mazda advert sparks hundreds of complaints
Homeowners advised to re-evaluate insurance after Christmas
Brits crash nine times in a lifetime
Drivers face record fuel prices in 2006
Consumers advised to have financial healthcheck
Consumers urged to help cut street crime
Stop that tractor!
Empty houses pose risk to homeowners

December 2005 Posh addresses cost more
Loud music and dogs cause neighbour tension
Gadgets prove magnets for thieves
Pests embarrass homeowners
Vauxhall tops car brand tables
Pet insurance 'better than pet presents'
Don't forget to renew this Christmas
Faulty boilers are Christmas nightmare
Government to curb amount of speed cameras
Little angels wreak havoc in the home
Energy efficient homes lower utility bills
Frosty mornings attract thieves
Fires extra common at Christmas
Jamie tops celebrity homes
New Year's Eve parties can cost a packet

November 2005