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December
2009: Lloyds
Banking Group has stopped accepting mortgage applications from The Money Centre
and they have put all its staff at risk of redundancy as a result of the decision.
Back
to top December
2009: Globespan collapse highlights the need for
travellers to check their Travel Insurance Protection - International Passenger
Protection Limited, the worldwide leader in travel financial failure, advise that
the collapse of Globespan demonstrates the necessity for all travellers to check
their travel insurance policy to ensure that they have adequate cover for such
financial failures. Back
to top December
2009: Scottish airline Flyglobespan goes bust At
the time air travellers are off on holidays for Christmas, BA is going on strike
and Flyglobespan goes out of business, leaving 4,000 passengers stranded - Blog
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December
2009: Direct Line Travel Insurance introduces cover
for the financial failure of airlines - Flyglobespan is the latest airline company
to go bust leaving thousands of people stranded abroad. In fact, in the last two
years over 60 airlines have gone out of business leaving passengers out of pocket
for the cost of their travel or accommodation. Back
to top December
2009: Flood advice from Towergate Risk Solutions
- With more heavy rain forecast over the coming
days, local insurance broker Towergate Risk Solutions today provides some basic
advice to help businesses and individuals which are or may be affected by flooding
Back
to top December
2009: HomeLet
Launch New Range of Landlord's Insurance - After months of development and years
in the making HomeLet have launched Landlord's Insurance+Back
to top December
2009: HomeLet Insurance offers service guarantee
to Letsense Agents -HomeLet one of the UK’s largest landlord and Tenant insurance
providers has issued a press release on Friday 4th December 09
Back
to top November
2009: Endsleigh now helps LetSense customers - on
jml insurance blog - Following on from our report on this blog on Tuesday, 10
November 2009 entiltled "Letsense Reference Insurance to Close"
Back
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2009: HomeLet to rescue LetSense agents - Tenant
referencing and insurance firm, HomeLet, is offering assistance to agents linked
to rival firm, LetSense, which is about to close. Back
to top November
2009: Letsense Reference Insurance to Close - Letsense
which was launched by chief executive Peter Knowles and Brian Turney, former managing
director of Letsure in October 2008, has put its 12 staff on notice.
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November
2009: Helping Pets Cope on Bonfire Night - Animal
Friends Pet Insurance - Protect your pet during the firework festival
Back
to top October
2009: Essential Travel Receives Travolution Award
Back
to top October
2009: Demand
for HomeLet insurance doubles for their new Tenants product - Thanks to the launch
of its new Tenants Contents Insurance + product and increased demand, HomeLet
has managed to double the number of policies sold in just six month
Back
to top October
2009: Endsleigh
Insurance is offering Travel
Insurance for the Three Best Ski Resorts to Book for Winter 2009.
Back
to top October
2009: Bargain Hunting Landlords are being
caught out - Rentshield October 2009 Back
to top October
2009: Insurance advice from the ABI about The Postal
Strike on blog As the postal strike looks like it is going to continue the ABI
- Association of British Insurers issued a press statement on the 21st October
09 Back
to top October
2009: Wild Futures and Animal Friends Insurance Form
Partnership - The insurance company's pledge of a donation of over £7,000 in support
of Wild Futures' primate rescue and rehabilitation work comes at an exciting time
for the charity, which launched its new name and image just last week. Wild Futures
was previously known as The Monkey Sanctuary Trust and draws upon over 45 years
of experience in primate welfare and conservation Back
to top October
2009:
Holiday Protection -Insurers
already have it covered - ABTA's Chief Executive, Mark Tanzer, has recently announced
plans to close the gap in consumer protection for travellers who are travelling
unprotected against the financial collapse of their travel itinerary suppliers
Back
to top October
2009: Northern Ireland car insurance cashback benefits
Endsleigh.co.uk - Endsleigh.co.uk provides car insurance, home insurance, landlord
insurance and travel insurance to Northern Ireland customers, and the provider
is using its expertise to offer insights into some of the cars on show at this
year's Frankfurt Motor Show.From the jml Insurance Blog Back
to top October
14th 2008: Seven million warned of insurance
trap - Millions of people could be paying for worthless home insurance because
of a loophole over past convictions, it was claimed yesterday - jml Insurance
Blog Back
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September
2009: Average undergraduate
has more than £3,500 worth of belongings in student digs.
Back
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2009: Budget airline Sky Europe going into administration.It
is time for travellers to double check their travel insurance policies to make
sure that it includes some type of financial protection - jml Villas Holiday Homes
blog. Back
to top September
2009: Endsleigh student contents insurance offers
students safety advice to students going back to university. As the summer holidays
draw to a close many students are faced with the reality of returning to university.
However, after the holidays you need to make sure that all of your possessions
are properly covered and Endsleigh has some advice for students on what to insure
before returning to campus.
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August
2009: Rentshield is consistently striving to exceed
customer expectations. That is the message from Rentshield we received earlier
this week in their update on what has been happening at Rentshield Direct a major
UK Landlord and Tenant insurance provider and tenant referencing service for letting
agents. jml insurance Blog Back
to top August
2009: Travellers
seek Financial Protection cover for Legacy Airlines - ProtectMyHoliday.com, the
consumer financial failure website for the travel market, announce a sharp increase
in demand for protection against the failure of established ‘Legacy' Carriers.
Back
to top August
2009: Time
to think about University or College.. Don't forget Student insurance Article
on jml insurance Blog Back
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2009: Don't forget to renew
your Travel Insurance before you book a trip - jml insurance Blog
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August
2009: HICALIBRE CAR INSURANCE...for prestige cars
for the jml insurance blog - Neil Cook the highly respected Insurance
broker has been able to offer cover that no other broker in the country could
achieve for a unique piece of Automotive art from the jml insurance Blog. Back
to top August
2009: Lying in the sun this summer could seriously
damage your wealth, warns ABI - This summer, anyone caught cheating on their travel
insurance will face higher insurance costs, problems in obtaining other insurances,
more expensive credit, and possible prosecution Back
to top July
2009:
Jasmine
Harman host of A Place In The Sun: Home or Away The new face for Overseas Assist
Back
to top July
2009: Insurance expert is new Honorary Consultant
for the FPRA -Reporting overcharging managing agents is just one of the dynamic
actions of the newest honorary consultant to join the FPRA. jml Insurance Blog
Back
to top July
2009: Direct Travel Insurance urges UK travellers
to ditch airline travel insurance - Direct Travel insurance calls for all travellers
to be extra vigilant when booking a flight on the internet. This follows recent
press coverage on airlines deliberately flouting EU laws by automatically adding
costly travel insurance to passenger bookings Back
to top June
2009: Animal Friends Insurance Fund Severn Lifeboat
Charity to Rescue Stranded Dolphins - Animal Friends Insurance, the UK pet insurer
that dedicates its net profits to funding animal welfare projects worldwide, has
funded a 20 strong team out of 120 crew members of the charity SARA (Severn Area
Rescue Association) to be trained on a "mammal medic" course to rescue dolphins
and other marine mammals stranded in the Severn Estuary in South West England.
Back
to top June
2009: Tenants
and Renters - Have you got your property insured? New HomeLet Tenant's insurance
product being launched. The
market leader
HomeLet
is
introducing a new tenants insurance policy on Friday 19th June 09.Back
to top June
2009: Home insurance premiums up 25% in Ireland -
Home insurance premiums in Ireland have sky-rocketed this year despite record
unemployment and drastic price cuts across other sectors of the Irish economy
Back
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June
2009: Advice for backpackers as 1 in 3 experience
crime or emergency - Gap year holidaymakers need to do their research before they
leave home, travel insurers have warned Back
to top June
2009: Are you driving to Europe this summer? Additional
costs on a car insurance policy can soon add up, and as a result, they are often
not purchased in favour of a more 'bare bones' policy Back
to top June
2009: Take advantage of early bird ski offers travellers
advised - Skiers and snowboarders are being encouraged to plan their winter holidays
in advance as travel operators cut capacities for the winter season.
Back
to top May
2009: IIF Highlights Impact of Downturn on
Insurance Sector - Ireland. The newly elected President of the Irish Insurance
Federation (IIF), Mr Brian Forrester today spoke about how the recession has impacted
on the insurance sector and his hopes for strong leadership from Government and
the Financial Regulator in reforming the financial services sector. Speaking at
the AGM and Annual Lunch of the IIF Mr Forrester also advised that pension reforms
should not be delayed, and addressed the issues surrounding rising motor and house
insurance premiums. Back
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May
2009: Insurance risks for holiday homeowners - Hundreds
of holiday home owners across the South West could be unwittingly flouting the
law by not taking compulsory insurance cover on their properties this summer.
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May
2009: 3.8
million pet cats and dogs have gone missing in the last five years - New research
from Sainsbury’s Finance indicates that 12% of people who own or have owned a
cat during the past five years have suffered from them going missing, and the
corresponding figure for dog owners is 4%. In total, this means 3.8 million GB
residents have had to suffer this anguish. Alarmingly, 6% of these people were
adamant that their animals were stolen and a further 14% said that it was quite
likely that their animal had been a victim of theft. Back
to top May
2009: Excess Protection Gives a Financial Boost to
All - Reports from the British Insurance Brokers Association that an increasing
number of people are opting to raise their insurance excesses in a bid to reduce
premiums is a prudent measure, providing they can recoup the extra excess costs
when they make a claim, says Simon Vella from insure4excess.com Back
to top May
2009: Animal Friends Insurance launch a new range
of pet insurance policies on 6th May 2009. Starting at just £3.27 per month for
a dog the policies will give Affiliates much greater chances of conversion and
therefore income generation. Cheaper premiums right across the board will now
also be available for customers choosing a higher excess option. Back
to top May
2009: ARLA
launches new licensing scheme to protect consumer interests - Consumer interests
safeguarded by letting agent licensing - May 5th 2009.
Back to top April
2009: Holidays End One In Ten Friendships - The holiday
season's fast approaching and with one in four of us saying that we're planning
to go away with friends, EssentialTravel.co.uk warns holidaymakers to beware before
they book, as 10% of friendships end after a joint holiday. Back
to top April
2009: Medical conditions affect one in eight cats
and dogs under the age of three. Sainsbury’s
Finance warns of the danger of medical conditions becoming " pre-existing"
Back
to top April
2009: Swine flu - Travel insurance and Employers
advised to ensure workplace plans 28th April 2009 - Press Releases issued by The
ABI (Association of Brotish Insurers) and CIPD (The Chartered Institute of Personnel
and Development) Back
to top April
2009: Profits from Animal Insurance Protect Endangered
Gorillas in the Congo in December 2008, Animal Friends Insurance chose to support
the charity Gearing Up For Gorillas by helping with funding for vital projects
to save the majestic mountain gorillas in the war torn Democratic Republic of
Congo (DRC). Back
to top April
2009: Barbon
Insurance has acquired Zennor Ltd, the Central London based property and commercial
insurance specialist Managing General Agent.Back
to top April
2009: Londoners
Most at Risk from Burglary - Endsleigh Names UK Burglary Hotspots - London has
been named the UK's riskiest city for household theft while Preston is the safest,
according to a new report published today by Endsleigh Insurance Services Limited
Back
to top March
2009: Direct Travel Insurance now insures Channel
island residents
- Direct Travel Insurance announced that it is now offering
cover to Channel Island residents travelling to the UK or worldwide. It is one
of the only travel insurance providers to offer cover to the residents of Guernsey,
Alderney, Jersey, Sark and Herm. Back
to top March
2009: Essential Travel.co.uk Protects Channel Island
and Travel insurance to be required for Channel Islands visitors From 1st April
2009, Brits travelling to the Channel Islands will no longer receive free medical
treatment. This means holidaymakers must be covered by travel insurance to avoid
expensive medical bills. Back
to top March
2009: Gap year travel is more popular during the
credit crisis says Direct Travel Insurance - Direct Travel Insurance has announced
a 50% increase in the number of Backpacker policies sold, compared to last year.
This concurs with the recent media coverage regarding the growing number of people
taking an extended trip after being made redundant or before starting a new career
Back to top March
2009: Bargain Holiday Tips - Anyone can use - from
Essential Travel - Research conducted by VisitBritain in January 2009, found that
despite cutting back on general spending, 50% of Brits say they aren't prepared
to sacrifice their holidays. Back
to top March
2009: Home Insurance – How to choose the right cover
- from the jml Property Insurance blog site Back
to top March
2009: Big rise in cannabis 'factories' be vigilant
warns Landlords Organisation - March 2009 Back
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March
2009: AIG
Insurance reports record $61.7bn loss - The
Amercian Insurance giant AIG (American International Group) has reported a loss
of $61.7bn (£43bn) in the final three months of 2008 - the largest quarterly
loss in corporate history. AIG has already received $150bn in financial support
- the biggest bail-out by far of any US company.Back
to top February
2009: Unprecedented
Cover For Overseas Holiday Home Owners -Many
overseas home owners don't know who to call in an emergency
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February
2009: INSURE4EXCESS.COM Launches New Policies
at Competitive Rates Been burnt by the recent credit crunch?
Back
to top February
2009: Barbon Insurance Appoints New Directors - Compliance
- IT - Finance : Kate Coulson is Compliance Director,
Rachel Bishop is IT Director and Andrew Jenkinson is Finance Director
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February
2009: New Managing Director for Letsure- Barbon
Insurance Group has announced the appointment of Ian Fraser as Managing Director
for its Letsure division ( visit www.letsure.co.uk) - one of the leading suppliers
of let property insurance solutions for tenants, landlords and agents.
Back
to top February
2009: Tenants should Insure
against recession related crime - Following the release of Home Office Figure
in January 09 showing a significant increase in burglarie, the UK's leading insurance
provider for the lettings industry
HomeLet is urging tenants to make sure their possessions
are properly insured. Back
to top February
2009:
Snow
chaos - the insurance position - 2nd February 2009 - Following heavy snow causing
widespread disruption across the UK, the ABI has issued information to policyholders
on what is covered by travel, motor and household insurance policies.
Back
to top January
2009: Insurance4carhire.com's
Best Drives in the US Back
to top January
2009: Drunk Skiers Pay The Price Up to 400,000 young
Brits risk invalidating their travel insurance by drinking excessively on the
slopes this season, warns
EssentialTravel.co.uk.
Back
to top January
2009: Performance Film and Media Insurance Expands
cover for Unrivalled Protection.Including new and exclusive Post-Production Indemnity
to protect clients' media during the post-production process Back
to top January
2009: Car
insurance could be 10 % dearer by 2010 New research has shown that car insurance
premiums are on the rise across the UK. Back
to top January
2009: The costly mistake of lying to motor insurance
companies The need to be honest when dealing with car insurance companies has
been underlined by the story of a Buxton woman who lied in order to get cheaper
car insurance. Back
to top January
2009: How
using European car insurance can help you at work - British drivers fed up with
the credit crunch and financial pessimism of the UK may look to escape on a driving
holiday across Europe this summer.Back
to top January
2009: Somerset
County Cricket Club -
With the start of the first class cricket season less than
three months away, preparations at eCar sponsored Somerset County Cricket Club
are well on schedule, both on and off the field. England Ashes hero Marcus Trescothick
has been appointed as the Somerset vice-captain for the 2009 season, something
he is delighted about. Back
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