Author Archives: The Insurance Blogger

Don’t tempt smash-and-grabbers by leaving valuables in a car

Posted on February 22, 2012 by The Insurance Blogger

Drivers are inviting smash-and-grab thieves to break in to their cars by leaving valuables on display. Around half of all drivers treat their cars as a shop window for thieves, according to insurance company Zurich.

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Complete Guide to Landlords Rent Guarantee Insurance

Posted on February 21, 2012 by The Insurance Blogger

Even tenants with the best-paid jobs face financial uncertainty, and impeccable references and a polished CV do not pay the rent if they become unemployed. As a landlord, you need to protect your own finances and your investment by making … Continue reading →

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Insurance firms crack down on fraudsters

Posted on February 20, 2012 by The Insurance Blogger

Insurance fraudsters will find cover more expensive and harder to come by as the industry sets up a database of known claims crooks. The Insurance Fraud Register of proven scammers will cover all forms of insurance – and every application … Continue reading →

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Guide to Finding the Cheapest Courier Van Insurance

Posted on February 20, 2012 by The Insurance Blogger

Courier van insurance comes as a package for self-employed drivers or fleets that cover vehicles plus the goods in transit. Standard motor insurance is just not up to the job, especially if the courier carries high-value cargo.

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Jobless drivers pay up to 63% more for car insurance

Posted on February 17, 2012 by The Insurance Blogger

Greedy car insurers are creaming extra money from cash-strapped jobless drivers because they are less likely to be as honest as drivers with a job. Research by the BBC showed unemployed owners are paying up to 63% more for their … Continue reading →

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TomTom out to drum up cheap car insurance

Posted on February 16, 2012 by The Insurance Blogger

 Satnav firm TomTom is out to drum up interest in cheap car insurance despite admitting selling police information gathered by their GPS systems to set speed traps last year. TomTom has teamed up with a broker to offer cheap car … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Costs of Cheap Home Insurance

Posted on February 15, 2012 by The Insurance Blogger

Cheap home cover can come with a high price tag Cheap home insurance can miss out some of the most popular add-ons to help property owners – but sometimes that lower price is still too much when a pay out … Continue reading →

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David Cameron vows to make car insurance cheaper

Posted on February 14, 2012 by The Insurance Blogger

Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged to help car insurance firms slash premiums for drivers. In a round-table summit at 10 Downing Street, Cameron urged the firms to make car insurance cheaper – and in return offered to find ways … Continue reading →

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Is iPad insurance really worth the money?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by The Insurance Blogger

Apple iPad insurance is one of the hottest products as the technology innovator sold at least 13 million iPads in the last three months of 201. Dozens of gadget insurance sites offering cheap iPad insurance from around a fiver a … Continue reading →

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How Advanced Driving Courses Can Save you Money on Car Insurnce

Posted on February 13, 2012 by The Insurance Blogger

Drivers on course for cheap car insurance If motorists want cheap car insurance, then they should keep on taking driving courses and not breathe a sigh of relief and give up when they pass the test. Many insurers offer discounts … Continue reading →

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