Over 50s motor claims down despite snow and ice

Saga Motor Insurance has reported that insurance claims by over 50s drivers are actually down 17% this December, compared with the same time last year. The firm has concluded that older motorists are heeding warnings to stay off the roads as Britain freezes, given that AA statistics show that motorists in general are making twice [...]

Brokers make a difference on claims settlements

A clampdown on claims settlements by insurance companies is proving the worth of local brokers, according to Higos Insurance Services’ managing director, Ian Gosden. Tougher economic conditions, an increase in claims generated by “no-win-no-fee” claims companies and a rise in insurance fraud are raising costs for insurers and according to figures from the British Insurance [...]

Sainsbury’s Home Insurance predicts spike in post-Christmas claims

Sainsbury’s Home Insurance is predicting a spike in home insurance claims this coming New Year as homeowners look to cover the cost of damage done during the festive period. Sainsbury made the prediction based on its previous records in the first week of January 2009 when the number of claims handled by Sainsbury’s jumped 37 [...]