News Archive: insurance

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20, 2012 January:

Owners warned on flood risk insurance

The end of an agreement between the insurance industry and the government could leave property worth £214 billion uninsured, according to research by Search Flow.

11, 2012 January:

Why vacant home insurance is needed

No matter what the reason for vacancy, a property left without occupants is more vulnerable to damage and liability issues. For this reason, it is important to purchase extra insurance when a home must be left unattended.

04, 2012 January:

Property insurance dwindling in wake of Thai floods

Property insurance cover in Thailand is shrinking fast in the wake of the country’s severe floods last year. Property damage has been conservatively estimated at about US $10 billion to US $11 billion according to groups like Swiss Re.

09, 2011 December:

Seven simple ways to cut the cost of home contents insurance

It is important to distinguish between buildings insurance and home contents insurance. The former, which is required by many lenders when applying for a mortgage, covers the building itself, including any permanent installations. Contents insurance, on the other hand, protects your belongings, from furniture and clothes to electrical appliances. Whichever form your policy takes, however, it is important to keep costs low. Here are seven simple ways to cut the cost of home insurance...

29, 2011 November:

Video - Australian floods leave more than 2,000 residents stranded

Flooding in the Australian state of New South Wales has cut off roads and left more than 2,000 people in the region stranded.

25, 2011 November:

Winter weather damage to homes tops £600 million

The number of home insurance claims as a result of winter weather have risen by 200% over the last three years, research from M&S Money reveals.

23, 2011 November:

Video: Is homeowners insurance part of the monthly mortgage payment?

A monthly mortgage payment can be made up of a few different things. Learn how to tell if homeowner’s insurance is part of the monthly mortgage plan with help from a licensed Realtor.

11, 2011 November:

Why you need home insurance

If you own a home, buildings insurance is generally considered essential for the peace of mind it brings.

10, 2011 November:

Agents warned as 200,000 homes start to become uninsurable

Around 200,000 homes could become uninsurable in less than two years’ time, leaving some unsaleable and making valuations by estate agents and surveyors all but impossible.

04, 2011 November:

Bank of America tries to foreclose on a Seabrook house that isn’t there

How was Seabrook homeowner Brad Gana able to wriggle out of foreclosure proceedings on his home at the last minute? By hiring a lawyer to argue that his house does not exist.

40pc of mortgages not protected by life insurance

Four out of ten mortgage holders in Britain do not have their mortgage contributions covered by life insurance, according to research from Sainsbury's Life Insurance.

02, 2011 November:

Don't let bonfire night fizzle into an insurance nightmare

With households across the country gearing up for this year's Bonfire Night celebrations, MoneySupermarket.com is urging people to make sure their home insurance policy includes adequate personal liability protection to insure them for any accidents, as otherwise the evening could go off with a costly bang.

26, 2011 October:

Lack of house insurance undermines Turkish buildings

Only 9 percent of houses in Van were insured against earthquake, officials say. Particularly the old houses not only in the earthquake-hit province, but the whole country are theathening lives of millions, experts warn.

17, 2011 October:

Householders truly feeling the squeeze

Families have lost almost 11 square feet of living space over the last three years as more people work from home, research from insurer LV found.

22, 2011 September:

Things to consider when moving to the north of the UK

Britain may seem like a small island compared to some of the bigger nations in the western world, but there can be fairly big differences in the weather between its southern and northern areas, especially around winter time...

21, 2011 September:

The homeowner's guide to life insurance - are you covered?

For most of us, buying a home is the most expensive thing we'll ever do. So the thought of having to spend yet more money on life insurance might not feel like a high priority. But what happens if you die unexpectedly and the mortgage can no longer be paid?

China to introduce expat social insurance tax

China may have dented its attractiveness as a destination for expats after announcing a social insurance tax on foreign workers.

09, 2011 September:

10 easy ways to get your home ready for winter

September is in full swing, autumn is here, and the weather's turned cold, dark and ugly. As summer swiftly departs, it's no surprise that 300,000 UK homeowners have rushed to insulate their houses in the past three months. It's a horrible thought, but it’s never too early to start preparing for the chilly season. Here are 10 easy ways to get your home ready for winter:

08, 2011 September:

New expat travel insurance plans launched

An international medical insurance provider has launched a new global travel insurance plan designed exclusively for European Union residents regardless of nationality.

06, 2011 September:

Young people setting off abroad face widely faring insurance options

Young people looking to spend some time abroad are being warned that their insurance may not give them as much cover as they need as research shows that it varies widely in terms of cover offered and the cost of making a claim.

01, 2011 September:

Botched jobs by 'cowboy' traders cost Britons £737m

A staggering 6.2 million Britons have fallen foul of "cowboy" traders in the past five years and have had to pay nearly £3.7billion to rectify botched jobs during this time.

30, 2011 August:

No Caribbean insurance payouts from Hurricane Irene

Hurricane Irene will not trigger insurance payouts to the Caribbean islands impacted by the storm, which roared through the Bahamas as a major category 3 hurricane on Thursday.

25, 2011 August:

East coast homeowners may have to pay for earthquake losses

Homeowners won’t be covered by standard property insurance policies if there’s any damage following today’s 5.8 magnitude earthquake centered near Richmond, Virginia.

23, 2011 August:

Expat buyers told to shop around for best medical insurance

Expats who buy their own medical insurance are all too familiar with double figure rises in premiums. The same syndrome has hit small groups within the UK, according to figures released by business advisers Mercer.

19, 2011 August:

Home office sets up phone and online support for riot victims

Website and phone support has been put in place for householders and businesses seeking compensation for riot damage.

12, 2011 August:

Video: Groups take to the streets to defend property

Home-owners took to the streets this week to defend their property from rioters and looters.

11, 2011 August:

Video: Will insurance cover London riot damages?

David Cameron has said the government will do “everything necessary” to restore order on Britain’s streets, after a third night of rioting.

10, 2011 August:

UK riots: Home-owner horror

Riots across the UK have caused more than £100m of damage to property over the past four nights. Spreading from London to Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham, the violence has seen huge damage to many shops, businesses and homes.

05, 2011 August:

Seven ways to leave your home unprotected while on holiday

If you’re planning an extended trip this summer, your home insurance could become invalid after only 30 days away. With this in mind, here are seven easy ways to leave your house unprotected.

15, 2011 July:

Japanese homeowners buying more quake insurance

Earthquake insurance sales to Japan’s homeowners rose more than 400% following the 11 March earthquake and tsunami.

03, 2011 May:

Surrey town has UK's fastest rising home insurance premiums

The market town of Dorking in the North Downs saw the fastest overall rise in insurance premiums, with costs going up a whopping 46 percent since January 2010, vastly ahead of the national average price rise of 6 per cent.

29, 2011 March:

500,000 UK homes to be built on hazardous land

A new report from British home insurer LV= reveals that 125 million square metres earmarked for new build development across the country could be hazardous or contaminated.

UK home insurance rise adds fuel to the fire

Increases in home insurance premiums are set to put a further squeeze on British middle income households this year, but moneysupermarket's Stefan Mustieles has some handy tips for homeowners to reduce their fees.

18, 2011 March:

Universal healthcare to ease costs for EU travellers

Holidaymakers and expats alike will benefit from the EU's new Cross Border Healthcare Directive, which means all European citizens can seek medical treatment in an EU state and claim it back on their return home.

23, 2011 February:

NZ earthquake costliest disaster for two years

Yesterday's earthquake in Christchurch will cost insurance companies more than any single natural disaster since 2008.

28, 2010 November:

Home insurance 'to rise for 90% of Brits'

With Christmas only a month away, homeowners may decide to check their insurance policies to ensure they have adequate protection for its contents...

26, 2010 November:

Six in ten Brits 'without protection'

According to Scottish Provident's new Financial Safety Net report, 58% of Britons do not have any type of protection in place...

22, 2010 November:

How safe is your home insurance?

Millions of people in the UK are putting their homes at risk because they make inaccurate declarations when applying for their insurance, warns on-line household insurance provider homeprotect...

07, 2010 November:

New industry standard for brokers

The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) and the Association of Medical Insurance Intermediaries (AMII) have announced a new industry standard template for private medical insurance (PMI) authorisation forms which includes a new standard review period of 90 days...

03, 2010 November:

Remember, remember... make sure you are covered

With all eyes to the skies for fireworks this Bonfire Night, moneysupermarket.com urges Brits to make sure their home insurance policy includes adequate personal liability protection which will insure them for any accidents, otherwise your evening could end with a costly bang!...

27, 2010 October:

5m UK households have no home insurance

Research released by The Co-operative Insurance and housing and homelessness charity Shelter has revealed that over a fifth (5.41 million) of households in the UK have no insurance protections in place...

18, 2010 October:

Choose the right insurance for your rental property

Owners of rental properties should look closely at the policy wording and ask the right questions before purchasing insurance, according to Australian landlord insurance specialists, Terri Scheer Insurance...

11, 2010 October:

Homes at risk of becoming uninsurable

Millions of householders face the prospect of being unable to insure their homes against flooding without continued investment in flood risk management, council leaders have warned...

19, 2010 August:

Unoccupied homes could become uninsured

British heading abroad for an extended trip away this year could risk leaving their homes uninsured if left unoccupied for more than 30 days warns moneysupermarket.com...

24, 2010 June:

Thousands face home insurance issues

Homeowners who live in a flood risk area, and know it, yet fail to disclose the fact when seeking home insurance face having any subsequent flood-related claim dismissed...

05, 2010 May:

Students: extra protection from crime

Students living in shared accommodation are now eligible for HomeLet's comprehensive Tenant's Contents Insurance+ policy which offers an unrivalled level of protection against theft and accidental damage...

20, 2010 April:

Ash cloud travel insurance ‘not valid?'

About 20,000 Australians, whose travel plans have been thrown into chaos by the Iceland volcanic eruption, face confusion over their travel insurance...

31, 2010 March:

Financial records landlords should keep

Landlords and property investors often have difficulty in proving how much they earn and expenses claimed to HM Revenue and Customs. To help make those claims stick and pay less tax, here's a list of financial records every property business should keep...

22, 2010 February:

Travel insurance to ‘clean up act'

Unreasonably high commissions, misleading policies and small print have sparked calls for travel insurance to clean up its act...