Archived Insurance News from September 2008
Published: 18/09/2008
The UK's cities are the worst areas for drivers taking to the roads without car or van insurance, according to an expert.Recent research by the Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) found there are now approxi...
Read More: Cities worst for uninsured drivers, expert claims >Published: 17/09/2008
Car insurance customers and other road users should not leave their sat navs in their vehicles when they are unattended, according to police.The Worcester Standard reports that a number of thefts from...
Read More: Motorists told to take sat navs with them >Published: 17/09/2008
Used car buyers have been urged to be wary of cars that have been written off by car insurance companies.Daniel Burgess, automotive director at HPI, said car buyers can be "taken in by shiny pain...
Read More: Be wary of insurance write-offs >Published: 17/09/2008
The Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB) is aiming to work with the government and police to address the problem of driving without car insurance.Lorraine Preston, communications assistant at the MIB, said so...
Read More: MIB to tackle 'perception' of uninsured driving >Published: 16/09/2008
A list of new mobile speed camera sites for the Preston area has been compiled after consultation with local residents.The Lancashire Evening Post reports that the list was drawn up after the public w...
Read More: Speed camera plans unveiled >Published: 16/09/2008
Although many people may be looking to reduce their expenditure as the credit crunch takes hold, one firm has urged people not to cancel their home insurance.Defaqto said current financial conditions ...
Read More: Don't sacrifice home insurance, firm advises >Published: 16/09/2008
The government is urging motorists to ensure they and their passengers wear their seat belts on all journeys.Road safety minister Jim Fitzpatrick made his appeal ahead of a consultation into whether t...
Read More: Seat belts save lives, drivers told >Published: 15/09/2008
Police in the UK may expand car surveillance operations in a move which may help to catch a greater number of drivers without car insurance.The Guardian reports that an Association of Chief Police Off...
Read More: Police extend surveillance to catch uninsured drivers >Published: 15/09/2008
Police in York are aiming to reduce the number of burglaries in the area by educating residents about the potential risks.PC Steve Skeoch, of Micklegate Safer Neighbourhood Team, said there had been a...
Read More: Police warn residents of burglary risk >Published: 15/09/2008
A college in the north of England is offering a new course to help improve young people's understanding of road and driving issues.The course in motor vehicle and road user studies being run by Solway...
Read More: School launches motoring GCSE >