The car is just five years old, and now the company seems to be washing its hands of the matter I read with interest your recent letter . Unfortunately, I am having a very similar experience, but, in my case, Renault wants to charge us...
Flood and frozen pipe damage caused by series of storms, says Association of British Insurers Storms and heavy rain pushed up weather-related home insurance claims in the UK by more than a third last year to a record £573m, according to...
A man was left in despair when his beloved Alfa Romeo was wrecked on a test drive by a staff member A Birmingham man who took his beloved Alfa Romeo to Halfords Autocentre for a routine service has described his despair after it was...
As premiums rocket, and motorists look for a better quote, the headline price can be deceptive. And, the bill for a claim, can also be unaffordable Motorists on the hunt for more affordable car insurance are being warned to watch out for...
Insurers have made huge hidden payments for buildings cover over many years, experts say Landlords of developments in England and Wales where residents face hefty service charges face calls to disclose millions of pounds in “secret...
ABI reveals industry payouts for claims have risen at far lower rate, raising questions about value of policies UK insurers have revealed the amount they paid out for motor claims went up by about 18% last year, even as British drivers...
With the not-so-perfect end to our beloved pet – it feels like pet insurance is becoming a waste of money We recently had our beloved springer spaniel put to sleep. He was 14, so a good age, and there was no other option after he...
The ceiling in the kitchen collapsed after a tank overflowed but it won’t approve repairs I came home one evening to find water pouring under the kitchen door. The tank in the attic had overflowed after the ballcock valve broke and...
CCTV captured two thieves stealing a Range Rover Sport. No suspects have been arrested Shortly before midnight on one night in May last year, CCTV captured two thieves approaching a Range Rover Sport parked in Chichester. The theft in...
I have been battling for a like-for-like replacement rare Suzuki, but the insurer will not pay the right price In January my car was written off after being struck by part of an excavator that came hurtling down the M80 motorway. I...
The community-owned car pools have been hailed as a greener alternative to full-time ownership, but insurers say driver risk is hard to measure Up to 40 community car clubs across the UK could be forced to close after the last insurance...
Buying care from the private sector brings short-term relief, but it won’t solve the problem of underfunding Private hospitals in England carried out more procedures on the NHS’s behalf last year than ever before. The total figure of...
The author’s vivid attempt to quantify the value of human life raises challenging questions and yields some unpleasant answers What do contract killers charge? In search of an answer, Jenny Kleeman tells us, she tried hard to obtain the...
Fears over NHS waiting lists contribute to 41% increase in sales of policies, contributing to £1.5bn operating profit Booming demand in the UK for private health insurance, as NHS waiting lists remain at near-record levels , has boosted...
At first, I thought a bizarre email from my insurer telling me my custom wasn’t wanted was a scam. Amazingly, it was real I have insured my property with esure for some years. Each year it sends a renewal reminder, but the date passed...
British insurer says offer last month from Ageas was ‘highly opportunistic’, after shares surge on talk of bid Direct Line has rejected a £3.1bn takeover offer from a Belgian rival, saying the proposal “significantly undervalued” the...
Experts alerted motor trade to security risks of ‘smart key’ systems which have now fuelled highest level of car thefts for a decade • Gone in 20 seconds: how ‘smart keys’ have fuelled a new wave of car crime The car industry ignored...
Premiums have soared but data appears to show numbers don’t add up Can you please investigate whether Britain’s car insurers are using the cost of living crisis as an excuse to push though unjustified, above-inflation premium increases?...
It demanded more than £1,200 and has threatened to ban me from renting one of its vehicles again I collected a hire car from the Enterprise desk at Tarbes Lourdes airport last July, and drove it about 12 miles to my holiday accommodation...
With the royals as ambassadors for these luxury cars, there’s little hope for the rest of us If you have tears – that is, any not used up on MPs struggling to get by, parents forced to choose between skiing and private schools, second...
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A federal judge concluded that Aetna dropped Obamacare coverage in certain markets to help its merger, not for business purposes like the company stated.
The insurance company is allegedly offering different coverage plans to drivers who are low-income, single, without a college degree, and previously uninsured.
The Federal Housing Administration is dramatically cutting the premiums it charges for mortgage insurance. As a result the typical first-time home buyer should save about $900 a year.
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