Archived Insurance News from November 2008
Published: 14/11/2008
Opportunistic criminals are happy to take advantage of security lapses even when people are at home, West Mercia Constabulary have warned.People are generally aware of the importance of locking doors ...
Read More: Homeowners told to lock up >Published: 14/11/2008
Drivers have been told they need to take extra care behind the wheel if they are to stay safe during the winter months.The advice came from the AA's president Edmund King at the launch of Central Scot...
Read More: Winter motoring 'needs extra care' >Published: 14/11/2008
There has rarely been a better time to purchase a new car, according to a leading motoring magazine.Shopping around for a motor insurance quote has long been recognised as a simple way for drivers to ...
Read More: Motorists 'can pick up bargains' >Published: 14/11/2008
The number of people making insurance claims for whiplash injuries following motoring accidents has risen by a quarter in the past five years, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has revealed.In...
Read More: Whiplash bill is £2bn >Published: 14/11/2008
The vast majority of motorists are unaware of how little alcohol they have to drink before becoming over the legal driving limit, the findings of a new study have revealed.A survey commissioned by por...
Read More: Drivers 'don't know about drinks' >Published: 14/11/2008
Young drivers need to be taught the importance of car insurance, according to Neil Greig, motoring trust director for the Institute of Advanced Motorists.He expressed the opinion after a report publis...
Read More: Young must be 'convinced about car insurance' >Published: 13/11/2008
Distraction burglaries remain a major problem, figures released by Northamptonshire police suggest.The practice involves a criminal tricking their way into a property by posing as an official, often c...
Read More: Homeowners warned about distraction burglaries >Published: 13/11/2008
Too many people become burglary victims because of shortcomings in their domestic security, a policeman has warned.Sergeant Phil Seeley from Greater Manchester Police's Stretford Burglary Unit made th...
Read More: Insecure homes 'help burglars' >Published: 13/11/2008
Merseyside police have advised homeowners to take additional security steps in the run up to Christmas.Being burgled before the festivities can prove to be an expensive experience, as many people have...
Read More: Police recommend additional security >Published: 13/11/2008
Motorists in Luton will soon be able to reduce their risk of falling victim to an increasingly common form of car crime, thanks to the local police force.Bedfordshire police have noted a rise in the n...
Read More: Police act to prevent plate thefts >