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March 2009

31, Mar, 2009
Insurance 'can help if a pet goes missing'

When a family loses a pet it can be a harrowing time, but by having compre ...

31, Mar, 2009
Govt calls to 'speed up scrapping scheme'

Downing Street has been called on to put the wheels in motion for the deli ...

31, Mar, 2009
Generation Y 'about to get mobile'

The next generation of young people will be more willing to travel will be ...

30, Mar, 2009
Channel Island travellers will need insurance

Those looking to visit the Channel Islands have been advised that from Apr ...

30, Mar, 2009
Travellers urged to 'get covered now'

Individuals looking to go abroad in the coming months need to take getting ...

30, Mar, 2009
Britons 'willing to pay for improved service'

UK motorists are willing to pay to get a better service from the insurance ...

27, Mar, 2009
'Shop around for home cover to save money'

Homeowners have been advised that the best advice they can get when trying ...

27, Mar, 2009
Third of travellers 'reluctant to pay medical expenses'

A lack of comprehensive travel insurance cover has meant that up to a th ...

26, Mar, 2009
'Prevention better than cure' when it comes to pet illness

Individuals have been advised that the prevention of illness is often bett ...

26, Mar, 2009
Pet insurance 'cut back during the crunch'

The amount of Britons who are cutting back on the level of insurance which ...

26, Mar, 2009
Holidaymakers 'need clarity over insurance'

Holidaymakers have been advised that they should not solely rely on the co ...

25, Mar, 2009
Renovation interest increasing

More individuals are looking to renovate rather than move during the reces ...

25, Mar, 2009
Insurance urged for Easter getaways

Drivers have been advised to ensure they have comprehensive car insurance ...

25, Mar, 2009
Britons 'becoming distracted behind the wheel'

British drivers have revealed themselves to be some of the most distracted ...

24, Mar, 2009
Homeowners urged to insure 'to protect against thieves'

UK homeowners have been urged to make sure they have adequate home insura ...

24, Mar, 2009
Garden improvements 'raise value'

Homeowners have been advised that making improvements to their gardens cou ...

23, Mar, 2009
DfH urges European travellers to get covered

The Department for Health (DfH) has issued a warning to UK travellers visi ...

23, Mar, 2009
Home insurance 'affected by green improvements'

Green home improvements can affect a property's insurance cover, it has be ...

23, Mar, 2009
Scrapping 'could boost insurance for new vehicles'

Government scraping schemes for older cars could provide a boost to indivi ...

20, Mar, 2009
Thatched roof goes up in flames in London

Firefighters were called out after the thatched roof of a property in nort ...

20, Mar, 2009
Channel Islands visitors get insurance warning

A change in health regulations has meant that people visiting the Channel ...

20, Mar, 2009
Britons 'neglecting home insurance'

Many UK residents are not insuring their home contents in an attempt to sa ...

19, Mar, 2009
Britons 'holidaying at home'

Unfavourable exchange rates and concerns about the recession mean that Bri ...

19, Mar, 2009
UIA Website - essential maintenance 22.3.09

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18, Mar, 2009
Lost bags confirm importance of travel insurance

Holidaymakers have been urged to make sure they take out travel insurance ...

18, Mar, 2009
ABI welcomes Lord Turner review

Lord Adair Turner's claim that a cross-border authority should be set up t ...

17, Mar, 2009
Uninsured drivers on the increase, says survey

The number of British people driving without insurance has increased in th ...

17, Mar, 2009
Home insurance forms named 'most confusing'

A new survey has revealed that home insurance renewal forms are the most ...

16, Mar, 2009
Best travel insurance deals 'available online'

British holidaymakers have been advised to save money by arranging their ...

16, Mar, 2009
Squatters give Bristol property developer insurance headache

The owner of a £3 million house in Bristol is hoping that his propert ...

16, Mar, 2009
Housebuilder aims to tempt new buyers with insurance

A housebuilding firm is hoping to find buyers for its new properties in Lo ...

13, Mar, 2009
House fire serves as smoke detector warning

Firefighters in Devon have stressed the importance of fitting smoke detect ...

13, Mar, 2009
ABI calls for EU regulator

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) believes that a cross-border org ...

12, Mar, 2009
Holidaymakers 'put off by the euro'

UK holidaymakers are continuing to shun traditional travel destinations du ...

12, Mar, 2009
Smokers urged to quit for their homes

Cigarette smokers have been advised to kick the habit for the sake of thei ...

12, Mar, 2009
Automatic pensions should start sooner, says ABI

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has urged the government to go f ...

11, Mar, 2009
Domestic holidaymakers urged to seek insurance

British holidaymakers have been advised to remember their travel insuranc ...

11, Mar, 2009
Fire crew battles greenhouse fire

A Hertfordshire man is likely to be making a home insurance claim this w ...

11, Mar, 2009
Herts police aiming to combat 'distraction burglaries'

A new awareness campaign to fight so-called distraction burglaries has bee ...

10, Mar, 2009
Consumers urged to be safe online

A new survey has indicated that many British consumers are leaving themsel ...

10, Mar, 2009
Candle starts house blaze in Bolton

A Bolton woman narrowly escaped serious injury after a discarded candle ca ...

10, Mar, 2009
Motoring group opposes new speed limit plans

Government plans to lower the speed limit to 50mph on many rural roads hav ...

09, Mar, 2009
Staffs couple return home after house blaze

A young couple from Staffordshire have moved back into their house in Kids ...

09, Mar, 2009
UK holidaymakers 'getting more adventurous'

British people are travelling to more unusual destinations for their holid ...

09, Mar, 2009
Dancing on Ice star glad of motor insurance

Donal MacIntyre has been left contemplating a car insurance claim after ...

06, Mar, 2009
Mother saves children from house fire in South Wales

A mother-of-five managed to help her children escape from an upstairs wind ...

06, Mar, 2009
Lincolnshire police aiming to reduce domestic burglaries

A new campaign has been launched by Lincolnshire Police in response to a r ...

05, Mar, 2009
Bristol burglaries reduced by police scheme

A campaign to make homes in Bristol more secure has significantly reduced ...

05, Mar, 2009
New road safety campaign launched on Humberside

Humberside Police are aiming to improve road safety levels with a new camp ...

04, Mar, 2009
Older consumers 'should use insurance brokers'

Insurance brokers can be useful for older people who are struggling to fin ...

04, Mar, 2009
Dog helps family escape from house fire

A Buckinghamshire family escaped from a fire at their home after their pet ...

04, Mar, 2009
Travellers advised to safeguard holidays

The Association of British Travel Agents (Abta) has urged people to take p ...

03, Mar, 2009
Insurers 'must include older generations'

Insurance providers have a responsibility to ensure that older consumers c ...

03, Mar, 2009
Fire damage costing £3.4 million a day

A sharp rise in the cost of fire damage to properties and commercial premi ...

02, Mar, 2009
Age restrictions will create higher premiums, says ABI

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has said that restricting the us ...

02, Mar, 2009
Third house blaze in three days for Berkshire firefighters

Several property owners in the Newbury area of Berkshire are likely to be ...

02, Mar, 2009
Homeowners advised to reduce risk of burglary

Police officers in Surrey are hoping to reduce the need for house insuran ...

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