According to Aviva, it’s not just the weather that brings about unusual insurance claims; in the last year animals of all types have been responsible for some weird and wonderful ‘accidents’. For instance: A horse made a silly mistake and mistook a customer’s car for a female horse, proceeding to make amorous advances, including getting…
With over 400,000 students planning to start university this year and an estimated 2 million preparing to return, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has put out a timely warning that even the most security conscious of students can still be victims of crime. Given the NUS estimate that 1 in 5 students are victims…
A disc jockey from Newcastle who tried to bully and abuse staff into processing his bogus insurance claims, has been sentenced to 22 months in prison at Teesside Crown Court. Nolan Cormac Blakey pleaded guilty to five counts of fraud by false representation and three counts of sending malicious communications following an investigation by the…
On Thursday 21 March the government announced there would be changes to aviation security measures for selected inbound flights to the United Kingdom which may affect your home or travel insurance cover. Under the new arrangements phones, laptops and tablets larger than: length: 16.0cm width: 9.3cm depth: 1.5cm will not be allowed in the…
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) has welcomed the Insurance Act 2015 which is implemented this month. Designed to increase professionalism in the placing of commercial insurance provide fairer outcomes for customers, the Act will also bring new considerations for brokers and businesses when arranging insurance. Every business insurance policy placed, renewed or amended will…
It has long been recognised that the British Armed Forces have difficulty in securing fair insurance cover for their homes, cars, families and possessions. Because of the frequent moves they make and time served out of the UK, cancellation fees, rebates and no claims discounts all conspire to increase the cost of insurance policies. Now…
Both the Association of British Insurers (ABI) and IAM RoadSmart have issued friendly warnings to Pokemon Go players not to get so swept up in the game that they cause an accident. UK road safety charity IAM Roadsmart is urging motorists not to go on the hunt for Squirtle on Spaghetti Junction, Jigglypuff on the…
