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Insurance may not be the most interesting topic in the world, but if the worst happens you’ll be glad you took the time to protect yourself. Learn how to get the best policy for you - whether you're looking for 'how tos', the latest industry news or insights on how to pick policies - here.

How to

Five ways to reduce your insurance costs (without cancelling your policy)

To beat the rising cost of living, 21% of adults are considering, or have alread...

How to avoid an inheritance tax charge on life insurance payouts

Almost 8,000 pay-outs from life insurance policies fell into the inheritance tax...

Ex-burglars reveal the best places in your home to hide your valuables  

People heading off on holiday should hide their valuables in cereal boxes, packe...

Setting up a new business? How to protect yourself and your company

The insurance products you should consider if you're setting up your own busines...

Garden theft on the rise: how to outsmart the burglars

High tech alarms and fancy video doorbells may stop burglars breaking into your ...

Skiers buy insurance early to beat Brexit: top tips to get the best cover

Nearly one in three British skiers hitting the slopes this season bought insuran...

Understanding

Flybe administration: Five things you need to know

Travelers were told on Saturday morning not to head to airports as Flybe had ent...

Eight ways to cut home and car insurance costs

In the year to November 2022, the cheapest car insurance quotes rose a hefty 17%...

Ghost broking rife on social media: How to spot car insurance scams

More than 50,000 fraudulent car insurance applications have been discovered in t...

Mortgage and income protection: Which insurance is right for you?

Homeowners are urged to consider taking out insurance to cover their mortgage pa...

Family travel insurance: What you need to know

If you’re going on holiday with your nearest and dearest, then family travel i...

The black box alternative which offers up to 25% off car insurance

Motorists could save around £100 a year on their car insurance with a new cashb...

News

Customers forced to chase home insurers over claims

A report by Which? has revealed the issues home insurance customers face when cl...

Bad news for drivers as car tax set to rise from April

Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) – often referred to as car tax – will increase in ...

‘Poverty premium’ sees half of Brits struggle to pay insurance bills

The cost-of-living crisis is putting financial pressure on 55% of households who...

10 expensive dog-related home insurance claims revealed

One in three households own a dog but with it comes the responsibility and the c...

More than 2 million drivers miss out on savings by sticking with same insurer for a decade

As car insurance premiums rise, new figures reveal that millions of drivers are ...

Is your keyless car at risk of theft?

Thieves are going hi-tech and targeting cars with keyless entry.

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