People looking into car insurance policies have been advised to take out Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance. The policy means that drivers are covered for the shortfall that can often occur between the market value of their car and its invoice price and any outstanding finance on the occasion that the vehicle is stolen. Any […]

A competitive price on car insurance premiums is all the more important as motoring costs continue to rise. According to recent research from Sainsbury’s car insurance, the average car owner is spending around £1,720 a year to fuel their vehicle. This represents a 22.9 per cent increase on the figure from last year. What is […]

car insurance premiums have “undoubtedly” been affected by the increase in referrals to personal injury lawyers by insurance companies and other organisations. This is the view of Graham Donoghue, managing director at moneysupermarket.com. Mr Donoghue’s comments come in light of remarks from Justice Minister Jonathan Djanogly, who suggested that action is needed.

car insurance premiums can be increased substantially for drivers that are found to have been distracted at the wheel. Indeed, a recent survey from money supermarket.com has revealed that motor insurance premiums are increased by up to 27 per cent for individuals convicted of “driving without due care and attention”.

A diabetic woman walks into a café and orders a cup of coffee. The barista accidentally adds sugar. The woman drinks roughly half the cup, her blood sugar spikes and she ultimately ends up in the hospital after going into diabetic shock.  Now she’s suing the café for negligence. She and her lawyer claim that […]

Hurricane Adrian, the first major storm of the 2011 hurricane season, is strengthening off the Pacific coast of Mexico. It is currently a Category 3 storm.   Maximum sustained winds reached 115 mph on Thursday, according to forecasters. The U.S. National Hurricane Center does not expect the storm to make landfall.   Hurricane season officially runs from […]

A patron at a bar has had one too many drinks. He hops on his motorcycle and drives home, and on the way he’s involved in an auto accident. The officer suspects the driver may be intoxicated and performs a field sobriety test. His blood alcohol level is above the legal limit, and he’s arrested […]

Incidents of car theft have dropped to their lowest levels in over four decades, according to new research from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB).  Car theft rates dropped 7.2 percent between 2009 and 2010. Experts believe built-in anti-theft technology and aggressive action by law enforcement may account for the decrease.  The NICB also released […]

Last week, Investopedia ran a story on the five easiest ways to suffer financial ruin. So, what tops the list? You guessed it: Lack of insurance.  The piece, titled “5 Simple Ways You Can Ruin Your Financial Life,” focuses specifically on homeowners who neglect to purchase flood insurance: “Every year there are reports of significant […]