Archive for September, 2007

90% of UK drivers will crash their car

September 27th, 2007

Windscreen Cover
Windscreen cover is provided automatically if you choose Comprehensive cover. However, you have the option to include cover for damaged or broken windscreen or windows on Third Party, Fire & Theft cover for a small additional premium. The damage is covered for an unlimited amount and you will not have to pay an excess if the glass is repaired. There is an excess to pay if the glass has to be replaced - the amount will be shown in your quotation summary.
-

90% of UK drivers will crash their car
Nine out of 10 motorists will be involved in at least one road accident in their lifetime, according to a report published today by leading motor insurer, MORE TH>N. But a third would rather fork out themselves than make a claim. The majority of accidents will be collisions involving two or more vehicles and would cost an average of £1,100 to put right, although a third of accidents are ‘small

Brits are clueless about their car insurance
More than 10% of British motorists have no idea what they are paying for when buying car insurance, according to research from online motor insurer Easy Money car insurance. In addition to 11% of motorists admitting they didn’t have any idea what their car insurance covers, the easyMoney and YouGov research revealed that another 14% don’t think they would be covered if their car was stolen and

Drivers’ insurance cancelled
More than 2,600 drivers have had their insurance cancelled by broker Hastings Direct of Bexhill, East Sussex, after it made a mistake with their premiums

Posted in Car Insurance | No Comments »

Aegon, Caja Cantabria bancassurance jv cleared by EU

September 27th, 2007

Personal Accident Plan
Personal Accident cover pays a fixed benefit of ?15,000 if you or anyone else named as a driver on your motor policy dies, or suffers injuries such as loss of a limb or an eye, or loss of hearing or speech, following an accident involving the insured vehicle. You can include this additional cover even if you already have personal accident cover elsewhere.
-

Aegon, Caja Cantabria bancassurance jv cleared by EU
BRUSSELS, Sep. 27, 2007 (Thomson Financial delivered by Newstex) — The European Commission said it has cleared Aegon (NYSE:AEG) NV and Spanish savings bank Caja de Ahorros de Santander y Cantabria (Caja Cantabria)’s proposed Spanish bancassurance joint

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Connaught Insurance Company Limited
OLDWICK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and the issuer credit rating of ” The ratings reflect Connaught’ In A.M. Best’ For Best’ Founded in 1899, A.M. Best Company is a global full-service

Posted in Car Insurance | No Comments »

Critics Say Ameritrade Failed to Heed Warnings

September 27th, 2007

Breakdown Assistance
Hastings Direct Drive Sure provides quality breakdown cover backed by RAC. The policy guarantees assistance if your car breaks down anywhere in the United Kingdom, or won’t start while parked at home. It also covers you for onward transportation to your destination following a breakdown, or assistance to return home. We recommend you include this extra protection if your vehicle does not already have this cover.
-

Critics Say Ameritrade Failed to Heed Warnings
(Computerworld) A data breach disclosed by TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. this month may have occurred as far back as a year ago - and possibly even earlier than that. The Omaha-based brokerage on Sept. 14 revealed that an intrusion into one of its

Own a Mutual Fund Lemon? - Sponsored Link
Ad - Find out if your funds are on the “Mutual Fund Lemon List” - Free!

Bank America and ETrade join the subprime hit list
Bank America has warned that third quarter earnings will take a hit from the impact of the subprime mess and online trading company, ETrade, says earnings would slump 25% in the current quarter due to the costs of exiting the wholesale mortgage lending

Posted in Car Insurance | No Comments »

Drivers vote on UK’s best roads

September 27th, 2007

What additional products can I add to my motor insurance?
Motor Legal Protection
Legal protection is valuable additional cover providing legal assistance after a non-fault accident to help recover out of pocket expenses (e.g. excesses) or claim for personal injury suffered. Subject to prior agreement, legal costs of up to ?50,000 will be paid for each insured incident. If you don’t already have this cover, we recommend you include it as it is not part of a standard motor policy.
-

Drivers vote on UK’s best roads
Sunday drives are making a comeback as more and more motorists get behind the wheel and take to the nation’s roads. Recent Direct Line research amongst 1,700 UK drivers reveals that over half (54 per cent) of all motorists use leisurely drives as an ideal way to relax and take time out from everyday concerns. Close to one in three (29 per cent) motorists use driving to relax, while a further

Instinet Becomes Australian Securities Exchange Member
Instinet, a global agency broker and wholly-owned subsidiary of Nomura Holdings, Inc., has announced it has secured full membership on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), effective immediately. With the membership, Instinet can now offer its full

Posted in Car Insurance | No Comments »

Allied Electronics Corporation Limited - Trading Statement and Renewal of Cautionary Announcement

September 27th, 2007

What do you mean by the term Disqualification Period?
If you have received a motoring conviction and were disqualified from driving for a period of time, the length of the disqualification should be entered.
What is an Excess?
There are two types of excess that can be applied to an insurance policy - compulsory excess and voluntary excess.
Compulsory excess is an amount set by your insurer that you would pay in the event of a claim if your vehicle is lost, stolen or damaged. The amount of excess may vary depending on the type of claim. For instance, the excess may be ?100 if your vehicle is stolen, but only ?50 if your windscreen is damaged and needs replacing.
Opting for a voluntary excess enables you to keep your premiums down. This will be the amount that you opt to pay in the event of a claim, but it is in addition to any compulsory excess. The amount of voluntary excess that you select can only be agreed when you first take out or subsequently renew your policy.
-

FONT.Highlight { COLOR: RED; BACKGROUND-COLOR: YELLOW } Allied Electronics Corporation Limited (Registration number 1947/024583/06) (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) Share Code : ATN ISIN: ZAE000029658 Share Code : ATNP ISIN: ZAE000029666 Read more..

A new pay as you drive motor insurance policy has been launched by Norwich Union. The new cover available online is designed to give drivers greater control of their motor insurance with expected savings of up to one-third on their premiums. Motorists interested in learning how they might benefit from Norwich Union Pay As You Drive car insurance should go online to get a quote and learn how Read more..

Cramer started Tuesday’s Lightning Round with a mini Sell Block. He recommended taking profts in Baidu.com and Focus Media, which are up 116% and 28% respectively since June 13. Holders of BIDU should sell enough to regain the capital invested but let Read more..

Posted in Car Insurance | No Comments »

MotorQuote Direct

September 27th, 2007

MotorQuoteDirect interactive quotation service where you can purchase insurance on line. MotorQuoteDirect are an intermediary that provides excellent cover at an affordable price. Why go through the hassle of shopping around when we can search the market for you? After entering your details we will show you the top three most competitive policies from our extensive panel of insurers. You can benefit from instant quotations and instant cover.
MotorQuote Direct

-

Instinet Becomes Australian Securities Exchange Member
Global agency broker will add liquidity to the Australian market; Membership allows firm to directly service domestic Australian business Instinet, a global agency broker and wholly-owned subsidiary of Nomura Holdings, Inc., today announced it has

Citic Securities surpasses Lehman, Schwab as Chinese pour savings into stocks
Extract not available.

Posted in Car Insurance | No Comments »

Churchill Insurance

September 27th, 2007

Churchill Insurance offer a wide range of insurance products, such as car, home, travel, van, pet and breakdown cover - all with great customer service.

-

Lloyd’s of London First-Half Profit Rises 34 Percent on Lower Storm Claims
Lloyd’s of London Profit Rises 34% on Lower Claims (Update1) By Ben Livesey and Jon Menon Sept. 27 (Bloomberg) — Lloyd’s of London, the world’s biggest insurance market, said lower catastrophe claims lifted first-half earnings, even as falling rates and

Japan’s Winterthur Swiss Life Insurance assigned ‘A+’ rating - S&P
MUMBAI, Sep. 27, 2007 (Thomson Financial delivered by Newstex) — Standard & Poor’s (NYSE:MHP) Ratings Services said it has assigned its ‘A+’ financial strength and long-term counterparty credit ratings with a positive outlook to Winterthur Swiss Life

Lloyd’s of London First-Half Profit Increases 34 Percent on Reduced Claims
Sept. 27 (Bloomberg) — Lloyd’s of London, the world’s biggest insurance market, said lower catastrophe claims boosted profit in the first half and has begun to weigh on rates. Pretax profit rose 34 percent to 1.8 billion pounds ($3.63 billion) in the

Posted in Car Insurance | No Comments »

Privilege car Insurance

September 27th, 2007

If you haven.t claimed in the last 4 years, we guarantee to beat your renewal quote. Get 25% introductory discount when you buy Privilege Home Insurance online

-

Life insurance premiums have plummeted in recent years and even those who already have cover could save by switching to a new deal Read more..

Pets might give you unconditional love, but they aren’t free. Caring for them can cost you tens of thousands of pounds over their lifetime. Read more..

Posted in Car Insurance | No Comments »

Zurich?s car insurance

September 27th, 2007

Zurich?s car insurance policies have been tailored to appeal to as many drivers as possible, giving piece of mind and great value cover including:

10% discount when you purchase a Zurich car policy online
Up to 65% no claims discount
Depending upon the policy chosen cover may also include as standard:

Complimentary courtesy car while yours is being repaired by one of the company’s approved repairers
Free cover for up to 60 days per trip whilst driving your car in EU and associated countries

-

DAX Index Rises for Second Day; BMW, Commerzbank, Allianz Lead the Advance
German Stocks Advance; BMW, Commerzbank, Allianz Lead the Gains By Henrietta Rumberger Sept. 27 (Bloomberg) — Germany’s benchmark DAX Index rose for a second day, led by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG after a report said the carmaker may add a fourth brand

German DAX Benchmark Rises, Led by Allianz, BMW and Commerzbank Shares
Sept. 27 (Bloomberg) — Germany’s benchmark DAX Index rose for a second day, led by Bayerische Motoren Werke AG after a report said the carmaker may add a fourth brand and Deutsche Bank AG recommended buying the shares. Commerzbank AG and Allianz SE also

Gain Insight into the Mindset of the Broker Community with UK Commercial Insurance Broker Survey Report
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c69642) has announced the addition of ‘UK Commercial Insurance Broker Survey H2 2006′ to their offering. An analysis of The commercial insurance broker survey conducted in H2 2006 - The

Posted in Car Insurance | No Comments »

Cheaper car insurance

September 27th, 2007

4 or more years? no claim discount and aged 21-75? Because esure only insure drivers with 4 or more years? no claim discount, they can keep premiums low. Get an instant quote and save an extra 10% when you buy online at esure Insurance services
-

Sept. 27 (Bloomberg) — Lloyd’s of London, the world’s biggest insurance market, said lower catastrophe claims boosted profit in the first half and has begun to weigh on rates. Pretax profit rose 34 percent to 1.8 billion pounds ($3.63 billion) in the Read more..

TAIPEI, Sept 27 (Reuters) - HSBC Holdings (HSBA.L: Quote,&nbspProfile , Research)(0005.HK: Quote,&nbspProfile , Research), Europe’s biggest bank, said on Thursday its newly approved China insurance joint venture with National Trust will have 500 million Read more..

Posted in Car Insurance | No Comments »