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January 2009

30, Jan, 2009
ABI: Pet damage not covered on home insurance policies

People who own destructive dogs or catastrophic cats could well find that ...

30, Jan, 2009
Windfall profit redistribution would support Brits, says Unite

Redistribution of windfall profits would provide support to Britons during ...

29, Jan, 2009
Unemployed pipe-fitters encouraged to contact Unite

Unemployed pipe-fitters in the north-east of England should contact Unite ...

29, Jan, 2009
UNISON: Eon job cuts disappointing

The decision to cut 450 jobs from energy firm EON is "disappointing&q ...

29, Jan, 2009
Car dealers need to play by the rules, says Which?

If motor dealers want to gain the confidence of car insurance customers, ...

28, Jan, 2009
Couple show off animal-filled house

A pair of animal enthusiasts may well have found an innovative way to redu ...

28, Jan, 2009
Vet: Ensure rabbits take regular exercise

Some people believe it is fine to leave their rabbit in a cage all day and ...

28, Jan, 2009
'Security crackdown' at Beckingham Palace

The Beckhams may be the family least likely to ever have to make a home i ...

27, Jan, 2009
Smoke alarms "must be maintained regularly"

It is vital for people to ensure their homes have fire alarms installed in ...

27, Jan, 2009
Look into EHIC expiry date, tourists urged

Carrying a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is as important as ...

27, Jan, 2009
Korea 'continues to be popular'

Korea is - and continues to be - a popular destination for British tourist ...

26, Jan, 2009
COCAA: Think about home safety regularly

In an ideal world, people would think about property safety on a regular b ...

26, Jan, 2009
Pet insurance 'is a must'

Pet insurance policies are not an option, they are a necessity, it has bee ...

26, Jan, 2009
Hostels 'could help tourists defy the crunch'

People who are keen to pack their bags, take out a travel insurance poli ...

23, Jan, 2009
Hiding car keys 'could avert home insurance claims'

Ensuring car keys are out of sight to the outside world when in the house ...

23, Jan, 2009
Unusual cruises 'becoming increasingly popular'

A growing number of people are opting to take out travel insurance polic ...

23, Jan, 2009
Hotels 'reducing rates to attract customers'

Hotels are cutting their room rates as they make moves to try and tempt pe ...

22, Jan, 2009
Motion sensor lights 'could reduce home insurance claim risk'

Installing lights which respond to motion sensors around the perimeter of ...

22, Jan, 2009
Study: Pound strength impacts holiday destination choice

The current weakness of the pound is likely to have an effect on people's ...

22, Jan, 2009
Savvy tourists could make "substantial savings"

Tourists are increasingly examining every aspect of their holiday expendit ...

21, Jan, 2009
Photos "fundamental" to selling houses

Home insurance customers looking to take advantage of the current housin ...

21, Jan, 2009
Smoke alarms 'could save unsuspecting home insurance customers'

The benefits of smoke alarms in providing an early warning to people in da ...

21, Jan, 2009
Consumers advised to consider home security options

People should examine their security measures in order to enhance their pr ...

20, Jan, 2009
Biba: Do not reduce insurance cover during downturn

Consumers should not reduce the amount of insurance cover they have, even ...

20, Jan, 2009
Planned escape routes "crucial"

It is vitally important for people to have an escape route from their home ...

20, Jan, 2009
Wellbeing holidays "no longer such a niche market"

Trips away based around improving wellbeing are no longer seen as a partic ...

19, Jan, 2009
"Bargain opportunities" for homebuyers

There are many opportunities for people looking to purchase a home at the ...

19, Jan, 2009
Many car insurance claims 'made on work trips'

Roughly one-third of all accidents on the road - which could result in inj ...

19, Jan, 2009
Safe tyres 'can reduce car insurance claim likelihood'

Motorists who ensure their car tyres are in a good state of repair could r ...

16, Jan, 2009
Smoke alarm prevents "fatal" fire

The benefits of smoke alarms in saving people's lives have been emphasised ...

16, Jan, 2009
From planes to trains

Travel insurance customers preparing to head off for a break are increas ...

16, Jan, 2009
ABI: Check what home insurance policies cover

People shopping around for a new home insurance deal should check the sm ...

15, Jan, 2009
"Keep doors locked at night", home insurance customers urged

Home insurance customers should ensure they keep the doors of their prop ...

15, Jan, 2009
Home insurance customers urged to be careful with fires

Home insurance customers need to be careful with appliances such as fire ...

15, Jan, 2009
Holidaymakers get "sunticipation"

Once people have booked their holiday, taken out a travel insurance poli ...

14, Jan, 2009
"Never leave candles unattended," home insurance customers urged

Home insurance customers have been warned to never light candles and the ...

14, Jan, 2009
This year 'oh so good' for car insurance customers

Car insurance customers keen to express their individuality through a pe ...

14, Jan, 2009
Spain "fantastic value for money"

Spain is a good-value destination for travel insurance customers, a sect ...

13, Jan, 2009
Fire alarms "particularly important" for rural home insurance customers

It is crucial for home insurance customers who live in rural areas to ha ...

13, Jan, 2009
Brazil "to do pretty well this year"

Brazil is likely to benefit from people taking out travel insurance poli ...

13, Jan, 2009
Consider incentives, landlords advised

People looking to rent out their properties should try and make them stand ...

12, Jan, 2009
There is a cruise out there "for all people"

The diversity of cruising is "very large", meaning everyone has ...

12, Jan, 2009
Do not be lax with batteries, car insurance customers urged

Car insurance customers should not adopt a nonchalant attitude when it c ...

12, Jan, 2009
Security "very important" for home insurance sector

Home insurance providers view property security as a "very importan ...

09, Jan, 2009
Home insurance customers urged to install smoke alarms

Holders of home insurance policies are among those who have been reminde ...

09, Jan, 2009
Home insurance customers warned of candle risk

Fire risks associated with leaving a candle burning have been stressed to ...

09, Jan, 2009
Security "always important" for home insurance customers

The importance of security for people who have home insurance policies h ...

08, Jan, 2009
"Extra precautions" could help reduce home insurance claims

It is important that home insurance customers take steps to ensure their ...

08, Jan, 2009
All-inclusive breaks 'allow for pre-holiday budgeting'

All-inclusive holidays are popular with travel insurance customers as th ...

08, Jan, 2009
Smoke alarms "essential"

Smoke alarms are "essential" to home insurance customers, it h ...

07, Jan, 2009
Regularly check smoke alarms, fireman urges

It is important that home insurance customers regularly check the batter ...

07, Jan, 2009
Importance of working smoke alarms emphasised

The importance of making certain working smoke alarms are fitted in a home ...

07, Jan, 2009
Spain 'always popular with UK tourists'

People are always keen to take out a travel insurance policy, jump on a ...

06, Jan, 2009
Good infrastructure 'makes Brazil a popular destination'

Brazil's high-quality infrastructure is one of the things that tempts peop ...

06, Jan, 2009
Abta: Egypt and Turkey top 2009 holiday destinations

Brits are more likely to take out a travel insurance policy and jet off ...

06, Jan, 2009
Europe 'will remain popular' as a ski destination

Brits are likely to continue packing their skis, taking out travel insura ...

05, Jan, 2009
"Obama boom" due in 2009

People will be packing their bags, taking out travel insurance policies ...

05, Jan, 2009
Car drivers urged to make smart new year car choices

Car insurance customers looking to pick up a new motor to celebrate the ...

05, Jan, 2009
New vehicle technology could prevent car insurance claims

A number of new forms of vehicle technology are set to make their on-road ...

02, Jan, 2009
Abta reminds consumers of travel insurance importance

Holidaymakers should ensure they get the right travel insurance so they ...

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