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Insects cause 650,000 accidents on UK roads
Posted on 12/09/2007 at 10:53
Posted on 12/09/2007 at 10:53
It might seem strange, but these days insects seem to be causing as much of a problem to British insurance companies as unruly drivers. Half a million motorists – a sizeable portion of drivers in the United Kingdom, have been involved in accidents due to disruptions caused by insects. Not only have lives been lost due to insect-related mishaps but £44 million worth of damage has also been c...
One in ten people lie to car insurers
Posted on 05/09/2007 at 10:06
Posted on 05/09/2007 at 10:06
Considering the financial annoyance that is car insurance, it is probably not surprising that a new survey sponsored by research company uSwitch has revealed that around one in ten people have lied to car insurance companies in order to lower their premium costs.
According to the results of the survey, consumers often try and ...
Floods cause car insurance price hike
Posted on 30/08/2007 at 10:04
Posted on 30/08/2007 at 10:04
The recent floods have left thousands of car owners “financially submerged”, uSwitch.com has warned. The research conducted by uSwitch.com found that motorists in the worst-affected areas could see premiums rise by up to 57% following a flood-related claim. It also highlighted that some fully comprehensive policies are sketchy when it com...
Does you car insurance cover flood damage?
Posted on 07/08/2007 at 11:50
Posted on 07/08/2007 at 11:50
According to the Association of British Insurers, there have been up to £25 million motor insurance claims made this year as Britain saw the wettest summer in a hundred years. Not only have homes been damaged beyond repair but thousands of motorists have been left high and dry by insurance companies who are desperate to survive the vast payo...
Protecting your car in a flood
Posted on 01/08/2007 at 15:33
Posted on 01/08/2007 at 15:33
If your vehicle has been damaged by the recent floods you may be in for a nasty shock when you try to claim on your car insurance policy. Around 28% of drivers in the UK do not have fully comprehensive insurance, opting instead for the cheaper third party or 'third party, fire and theft policies'. Sadly these do not cover damage caused by floods. If you have always assumed that comprehensive c...