Homeowners to fork out
But a staggering 59 per cent of men and 63.6 per cent of women took no measures to protect their home. It found the cost quickly totted up when you took into account the kind of chaos freezing temperatures and gale-force winter winds can bring. The leakiest gutters were in the West Midlands, with almost 40 per cent of homes dripping when it rains, with 15.6 per cent happy to let them continue dripping. Read more...
No Claims Discount
Until now named drivers have been unable to build up their own no claims meaning that even if they had no accidents they would have to start from zero years no claims when they take out a policy of their own. · This does not apply to temporary drivers. Named drivers of any age can benefit from the policy and it is expected to be of particular interest to young drivers who often struggle to take out their first insurance and consequently drive their parents car for the first two or three years of driving meaning with any other insurer they are simply postponing the problem. Read more..
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Industry Leading Step
14 October 2005 Ref:54/05 Direct Line is taking the industry leading step of continuing to offer the 'Driving Other Cars' cover as standard in its car insurance policies. If they fail to do this, the car will be crushed. “We don’t want to leave our customers stuck if they are in an emergency situation and so we will continue to provide our customers with cover.Other insurers are saying they are removing the cover because it increases the problem of uninsured driving and it is open to fraud by younger motorists who want to drive high powered vehicles. Read more...
Sales spending spree
2. UK adult population is 45.5million (ONS). By contrast, Geordies are the least tempted by the bright lights of the high street, with consumers in the North East set to spend just £76 each this year. Specific purchases earmarked by shoppers include footwear, with more than one in five (21 per cent) Brits saying they want to pick up a brand new pair of shoes. “Homeowners just need to remember that all of these purchases are likely to bump up the value of their home contents. Read more...
One In Seven Cars Vandalised
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Lack of driver education
Direct Line offers 17 - 20 year olds a 20% discount, 21 - 24 year olds a 30% discount and 25 year olds and above will receive a 40% discount. Accidents involving HGVs are becoming more common with statistics showing a 19% increase year on year*. You must give way to motorway traffic · Avoid switching lanes suddenly and always indicate when changing lane Notes The research was carried out on behalf of Direct Line motor insurance by YouGov. Read more...
Dog owners hit
Dog owners hit Dog owners hit with 46 million vet bill after their dogs return from kennels Direct Line campaigns to regulate kennel standards – Animal Welfare Bill Dog owners are having to shell out £46 million* throughout the lifetime of their pets due to poor kennel conditions, according to new research by Direct Line Pet Insurance. The findings also highlight that 26% of owners felt that insufficient attention was paid to their dog during its stay and 20% felt that, based on its appearance, their dog had had little exercise. According to YouGov 46% have stayed in kennels. Read more...
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