Archive for April, 2008

Ten percent of motorists lie to their car insurance company

April 30th, 2008

Which employment status should I select?
When identifying your occupation we first ask “What is your employment status”? The list of adjacent occupations and employer business types are then customised according to your employment status. For example, selecting an employment status of “Household Duties” will customise the occupation list to show only the applicable “Housewife” and “Househusband” entries and will default employers business type to “Not in employment” making your occupation selection easier. Similarly, selecting an employment status of “Full time Education” will show only those occupation entries relating to student activities where you are “Not in employment”.
I cannot find an exact match for my occupation or employer’s business?
If you cannot find an exact match, please select the description that most closely matches the occupation or business. If you still cannot find a match, please call us on 0800 99 1066 and we will help you.

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Ten percent of motorists lie to their car insurance company
According to research by the Motor Insurance Bureau, an estimated 10% of UK motorists lie to their insurer when buying car insurance in an attempt to get a cheaper quote. Now specialist insurer Admiral Car Insurance is warning drivers to tell the truth or risk losing cover. Whilst the magnitude of lies people tell their insurer varies, anyone who is found out risks having their insurance

Commuting motorists are breaking 46 million laws
UK motorists break the law 432 times a year - just driving to and from work, according to new research. The survey*, commissioned by Churchill Car Insurance shows that drivers risk being pulled over by the police twice a day or ten times each week for a range of motoring offences. This all adds up to 46 million broken laws and Highway Code breaches between home and work each day. Millions of

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April 29th, 2008

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Old stung by confusing TV insurance ads

April 29th, 2008

I have more than one occupation - which one should I select?
If you or any driver has more than one occupation, please call us on 0800 99 1066 for a quotation as we are unable to offer you an on-line quotation.
What do I do if I do not know the registration number of the vehicle?
When entering the details of your vehicle, if you do not have a registration number, please just click on “Get Vehicle” and select your vehicle from the drop down boxes.
If you know the registration number of your vehicle, enter this and click on “Get Vehicle”. We will find the vehicle details for you and ask you to confirm these are correct. If the incorrect vehicle details are shown, please click “no” and proceed to manually select the correct vehicle.
If you have not previously entered a registration number during your quotation you must enter it on the Summary page when buying your policy.
Please note that we can only cover vehicles that are registered with DVLA (Swansea).
What is Estimated annual mileage?
This is the total mileage that you estimate that your car will do in the next year, including use by you and any named driver, for pleasure and business purposes (if included).
If I have to make a claim, will the value I enter be the amount you will pay me for my vehicle?
Please note that in the event of a total loss, we will pay the market value of your vehicle immediately before the loss and not the estimated value you have given. If your vehicle is less than 12 months old at the time of the loss, we will replace it with a new vehicle of the same make, model and specification - see the Car Insurance policy for the terms and conditions.

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Old stung by confusing TV insurance ads
Thousands of older people lured into buying life insurance by daytime television advertising are seeing their savings and cover go up in smoke The Pratts - Whole-of-life mis-selling.

Insurers’ bid to win affection will take time
The big names of British insurance would never top a list of companies that consumers love but at least they are trying

Cheap car insurance despite penalties
Drivers with points on their licence are bearing the brunt of cost increases, but not all insurers penalise them in the same way Stuart Southern



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New Report Detailing All Japanese Non-Life Insurances

April 28th, 2008

Which employment status should I select?
When identifying your occupation we first ask “What is your employment status”? The list of adjacent occupations and employer business types are then customised according to your employment status. For example, selecting an employment status of “Household Duties” will customise the occupation list to show only the applicable “Housewife” and “Househusband” entries and will default employers business type to “Not in employment” making your occupation selection easier. Similarly, selecting an employment status of “Full time Education” will show only those occupation entries relating to student activities where you are “Not in employment”.
I cannot find an exact match for my occupation or employer’s business?
If you cannot find an exact match, please select the description that most closely matches the occupation or business. If you still cannot find a match, please call us on 0800 99 1066 and we will help you.

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DUBLIN, Ireland - (Business Wire) Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c90065) has announced the addition of ‘Snapshots Japan Non-Life Insurance 2008′ to their offering. Snapdata’s Snapshots Japan Non-Life Insurance 2008 Continue …

New Delhi, April 27 (PTI): A consumer court has directed New India Assurance to pay Rs 4.7 lakh to a stolen vehicle?s owner and termed its rejection of his theft claim unjustifiable. Uday Singh, whose Tata dumper was stolen from his house three years Continue …

Insurance Australia Group Limited has lowered its insurance margin guidance for the full year ending June 30, 2008, to six to eight per cent from nine to eleven per cent, blaming storms, wider credit spreads, and deteriorating claims experience in the Continue …

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2nd UPDATE: Generali Chairman: 1Q 08 Net Profit Higher Than Year-Ago

April 27th, 2008

2nd UPDATE: Generali Chairman: 1Q 08 Net Profit Higher Than Year-Ago UPDATE: Generali Chairman: 1Q 08 Net Profit Higher Than Year-Ago (Adds details on internal auditors vote.) TRIESTE -(Dow Jones)- Assicurazioni Generali SpA (G.MI) chairman Antoine Read more..

Comprehensive vehicle breakdown insurance can vary from ?32 to ?133.20 a year. Motorists could save up to 76%* by shopping around for comprehensive car breakdown cover according to price comparison website, www.moneysupermarket.com. The August bank holiday can be a chance to catch some late summer sun and relaxation before the evenings start drawing in, but the journey itself can sometimes Read more..

Eastern Re Ltd., S.P.C. Announces Affirmation of A- (Excellent) Rating From A.M. Best - PA. LANCASTER, Pa., April 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Eastern Insurance Holdings, Inc. (”EIHI”) (NASDAQ:EIHI) today announced that A.M. Best Co. has affirmed it’s Read more..

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Direct Line Car Insurance

April 26th, 2008

Direct Line revolutionised the car insurance industry in 1985 by selling direct to the consumer via the red phone brand. Since 1985 the product range has increased to include a wide range of general and life insurances, car assistance and a range of other financial services. Their Personal Loans offering is one of the leading in the UK, both for service and market leading APR rates.

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Liberty Mutual buys Safeco for approx. US$6.2 billion

April 25th, 2008

NEW YORK — Liberty Mutual Group Inc is acquiring Safeco Corp for about US$6.2 billion in the largest insurance industry deal since 2004, the two companies said Wednesday. Liberty Mutual, owned by its policyholders, is paying a 51 percent premium on Read more..

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Instinet Europe hires trading pioneer as CEO

April 24th, 2008

Do I need a Green Card?
It is no longer necessary to carry a Green Card Document with you for cross border travel within any country that is an EU member or Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Croatia, but it is advisable to take your policy documents and certificate of insurance with you in case of an accident. Please see policy booklet for further details.

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Instinet Europe hires trading pioneer as CEO
Instinet, the Nomura-owned agency broker, has appointed the man credited with building the London Stock Exchange’s first electronic system, to run its European arm. Related Stories Credit Suisse replaces trading pioneer 18 Jan 2008 Trading pioneer quits

26,000 a year - the cost of a mum
It’s is a labour of love, but one insurance company has put a price on the work done at home by millions of mothers Susannah Hickling and son joshua

Avoid a holiday insurer dispute
As the peak holiday season approaches, it’s vital to make sure travel insurance is watertight. Top of the list for disputed claims are those bearing on the health of family members family on beach



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Learn About the Insurance Industry in The Philippines

April 23rd, 2008

What cover do I have for using my car abroad?
All of our motor insurance polices provide the minimum level of cover that is required to enable you to drive in:
Any country which is a member of the European Union and
Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Croatia
They also give you the same level of cover that you enjoy in the UK (e.g. Fully Comprehensive) for trips of up to 30 days to these countries.
If you are to use your car in excess of 30 days for any one trip in these countries or you are visiting any other countries, you would need to contact us before you travel, get our written agreement to extend cover and pay any additional premium requested.

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DUBLIN - (Business Wire) Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c89550) has announced the addition of Philippines Insurance Report Q1 2008 to their offering. The Philippines Insurance Report provides independent forecasts and Read more..

Private medical insurance has remained robust in the face of competition from falling National Health Service waiting times.Projections made in 2005 that numbers of people covered by private health insurance could tumble by 15 per cent as NHS waiting Read more..

by Tara Struyk (Contact Author | Biography) Print Comments If you’ve ever filled out an application for any sort of insurance, you’ve faced questions that the insurance company uses to determine the level of risk you pose, your premiums and the extent Read more..

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Your PPI claim success stories

April 22nd, 2008

What type of cover is available?
There are three types of cover that are available from a Private Car Insurance policy - Comprehensive, Third Party Fire & Theft and Third Party Only.
Comprehensive cover means you will be covered for loss of or damage to your vehicle caused in an accident, or by vandalism, fire, or theft. You are also covered for damage you cause to other people’s vehicles or property in an accident, or for injuries they sustain. This cover also includes additional benefits such as personal accident cover, medical expenses and cover for your personal belongings in your vehicle.
Third Party, Fire & Theft cover means you will be covered for loss of or damage to your vehicle caused by fire or theft. You are also covered for damage you cause to other people’s vehicles or property in an accident, or for injuries they sustain.
Third Party Only cover means you will be covered for damage you cause to other people’s vehicles or property in an accident, or for injuries they sustain.

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