insurance policy
Disgrace insurance : terminating partnership deals due to scandals cost millions
Companies are protecting themselves against a backlash in sales when the sex secrets of stars who promote their brands are aired in public.
Brand owners...
The top 20 hotspots for home theft insurance claims revealed
People in London are the most likely in the UK to make a claim for theft on their home insurance policy, despite a Manchester...
Wall Street bill boosts Obama reform legacy
Barack Obama is about to affix the tightest handcuffs on Wall Street in decades, adding a finance reform bill to his historic health overhaul,...
Aon launches industry’s first insurance policy for space investors
Aon's International Space Brokers, the largest specialist risk adviser in the sector, today announced the launch of Investment Protection Insurance, a game-changing policy for...
What is income protection insurance ?
Also known as permanent health insurance (PHI). It replaces part of your income if you are unable to work for a long time because...
UK life insurers to find simpler definitions for protection products and services
UK consumers are confused about what insurance cover they think they have compared with what they are actually covered for, according to Swiss Re’s...
Administration fee…What could be unexpected insurance charge ?
Let us looked into these potential fees through a survey of UK car insurance companies
NoClaimsDiscount.co.uk questioned several car insurance companies about this administration fee,...
Should I continue to pay my premiums?
A consumer should continue to pay their premiums while their claim is being considered. However, once a claim is being paid, the premiums are...
What do “total disability” and “total incapacity” mean?
The term “total disability” means that the consumer has to be totally unable to carry out their occupation, before benefits can be paid under...
What if the definition of “total disability” wasn’t explained when I took out the policy?
If a consumer complains that the way the insurance cover worked wasn’t adequately explained to them when they applied for the policy, we will...
Are insurance companies allowed to review a claim they’re already paying – and stop benefits?
Insurance companies have the right to review claims from time to time, to make sure that consumers claiming benefits continue to meet the terms...
What if I’m unhappy with my insurance company’s decision to reject or stop my claim?
You should first raise your complaint directly with the insurance company – and give them the opportunity to review your case. By law it...
Insurance providers fund fraudsters by hiking excess by 32%
As the insurance industry foots a £1.9 billion fraud bill and recent reports reveal a 44% increase in false claims, new research from uSwitch.com...
What if your household income decreased, through illness, disability or unemployment?
Certain insurance, sometimes known as protection insurance, can pay out in these instances, but they usually only pay out for a limited time and...
What a life insurance for ?
If you die unexpectedly, this provides some financial security for people who depend on you.
There are two main types of life insurance: whole-of-life...
Critical illness cover : all you need to know
What is Critical illness cover ?
Critical illness cover (CIC) is a long-term insurance policy designed to pay a lump sum on the diagnosis of...
Lucida to secure The Trustee of the Merchant Navy Officers Pension Fund with a £500 million pension liabilities
The Trustee of the Merchant Navy Officers Pension Fund (MNOPF) has secured around £500 million of pension liabilities through a bulk annuity contract purchased...
Research shows that consumers achieve fairer claims settlements when using a broker
New research from the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has revealed that insurance brokers regularly help consumers achieve better results when pursuing a claim.
The...
Brokers have to fight harder to get insurers to pay claims
Research from the British Insurance Brokers’ Association has revealed that insurance brokers have to fight harder during the recession to get insurers to pay...
Broker Direct goes comparative on retail combined products
Broker Direct has broadened its offering for shops, pubs and restaurants by turning its Retail Combined Insurance product into an online comparative product for...
