United Kingdom Insurance News

Over £118,000 of funds raised for charity Markel, the Leeds-based specialist insurance company, today announced that its staff charity committee had raised over £118,000 for charities and good causes during 2011.

London World Money Laundering Report Volume 11 Number 1 has been published today by Vortex Centrum Ltd, Publishers, part of The Anti Money Laundering Network

Detailed analysis of the challenges affecting the Chinese motor insurance industry Company profiles of the major insurers in the Chinese motor insurance market

London’s minicabs are going electric. London cab hire firm ClimateCars introduced two Renault Fluence Z.E.s. These are the first electric Fluence models to reach the UK.

Brokers are voting with their fingers and logging on to the new online portal launched last month by Aim Group, one of the North of England’s largest providers of traditional motor, family, household and commercial cover and associated services.

Frozen food retailer Iceland has ordered 80 heavy goods vehicles from Renault Trucks UK.

Honda (UK) are celebrating after Chiswick Honda won the title of Best Fleet Dealer at the annual AM Awards.

Leaseguard Limited, risk management specialist, has launched their new Tenant Online Referencing System.

Payment protection is very useful in UK. It saves lot of pounds of clients in UK.

Whilst the electric passenger car market is enjoying a period of great developments, the commercial fleets have seen some slow movement in terms of transitioning to electric power and other alternative fuels.

Fleet managers will be the first in Britainto get a preview of Peugeot’s new 208 that will make its UK fleet debut at the EV & Low CO2 Fleet Show at Silverstone race circuit.

Perfect Health Insurance has released a health cash plan which provides numerous benefits for the self employed, including optional income protection cover.

MSL Group (MSL), one of the UK’s largest independent legal expenses providers has been awarded a two year contract to manage all of Bedford Insurance Group’s motor claims handling services from March 1, 2012.

Aon Risk Solutions, the risk management business of US insurance firm Aon Corporation, has called in PR support for a campaign to expand into the high-net-worth insurance sector.

Admiral reports that motorists driving within the first year after passing their driving test are considerably more likely to obtain a conviction or make a claim than when learning.

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Under-insuring a home can leave you without cover. Here we cover every aspect of how to insure a large UK home.

Entrust Insurance Services Advises How to Avoid Under-Insurance as the Rising Price of Gold has left Many Home Owners Jewellery at Risk

In the UK there are an estimated up to 150 road deaths and serious injuries a week resulting from crashes involving at work drivers.

The government Cancer Drugs Fund enables cancer sufferers without private medical cover to benefit from treatment not available on the NHS. However, a postcode lottery dictates the availability of this service

The UK Insurance industry operates in a complex legislative environment that impacts many types of insurance product and the way that insurance services are offered to the public.

The latest Mercedes-Benz urban delivery van has been branded the Citan and it was revealed at the Mercedes-Benz Design Center in Sindelfingen during a conference on brand competence and city logistics.

The Fleet World Honours are awarded by the monthly trade publication Fleet World to those fleets, van manufacturers and service organisations that have achieved the highest possible level of excellence in their sector.

Young drivers are finding it increasingly difficult to get affordable insurance with car insurance companies charging thousands of pounds for first time drivers to get on the road.

Whether you are an experienced driver or just starting out, driving in wintery conditions is always a worry and a poses a real potential danger.

Eddie Stobart and AW Jenkinson Forest Products have ordered another 1000 trucks from Swedish truck maker Scania in a new joint-procurement agreement.

Vauxhall’s dedicated Special Vehicles Services is the leading supplier to the UK’s Police Authorities, and is at the forefront in supporting the Emergency Services.

The commercial vehicle industry is an important part of the European automobile industry and currently employs about 1.5 million people directly and indirectly in Europe. Its products are first choice around the world.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) says that record numbers of young people are beginning careers in the UK automotive industry.

World Health Organisation has stated that it is estimated more than 1.3 million people die annually as a result of road accidents across the globe.

The Commercial Vehicle Show and Workshop 2012 will open its doors for business on 24 – 26 April 2012 at Birmingham’s NEC.

Confused.com has announced the launch of a new partnership with Quotemehappy.com, the only low cost car insurance brand for careful drivers.

If you have an interest in repairing cars, then a career in motor trading could be the right choice for you. As a motor trader you could be faced with a number of issues on a daily basis, if you’re not fully prepared.

BMW Group, the world’s largest luxury automaker, plans to increase the number of UK apprenticeships available through its company and dealership schemes to around 200 in 2012.

Excess Protection Insurance is becoming a popular add on for car insurance. we explain this cover and the benefits of buying it.

A new HGV driver risk assessment system has been launched by E-Training World. The new system provides a 20 minute assessment with specialist HGV content.

The Volkswagen Transporter T5 is the “Used Van of the Year” for 2011 by CAP.

Law firm Spencers Solicitors puts the spotlight on absurd claims as part of campaign to reform the personal injury system.

Confused.com has revealed that sat navs which give UK drivers misleading directions have caused over £203 million in vehicle damage.

Aim Group, one of the North of England’s largest providers of motor and family legal cover, has recruited Tim Pepler as sales manager for the South West: an appointment which is paying dividends from day one.

Confused.com and Towers Watson have revealed that young male driver pay almost double what women pay for insurance.

The current cold weather has led to problems for landlords with unoccupied vacant properties. As the thaw sets in Endsleigh Insurance is advising landlords to take precautions against water damage caused by leaking pipes and frost damaged water tanks

Data show 10% of population accounts for surge in injury claims, says insurethebox CEO

If you motor dealer offers you Gap Insurance, then it is likely to be for 3 years. However, in todays economic climate, consumers are keeping their vehicles for longer. Protect your investment with Gap Insurance for 3 years may just not be enough

Confused.com has launched a new film - featuring legendary 'Swap Shop' host Keith Chegwin - that it hopes will help shoppers catch the swapping bug

Overland Storage, today announced that it has installed two SnapServer network attached storage (NAS) systems at assona GmbH.

Diamond has revealed the average UK motorist spends nearly £100 personalising their car with accessories, with the desire to decorate their car potentially putting them at risk of having a crash.

Cardiff based business telecommunications provider theWord is pleased to announce a new partnership with Admiral Group plc and Confused.com, having been awarded a contract worth over £250,000 to provide the mobile telephony.

Confused.com has announced the launch of its revamped pet insurance comparison service.

The current job market is encouraging many people, especially working mums, to try self-employed life for the first time. Endsleigh Insurance provides tips for people setting up their own businesses.