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		<title>Battling the Car Insurance upheaval</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Following the recent surge of car insurance premiums, UK drivers are bearing the brunt of it all with males between 17 to 22 years of age imposed with an annual premium of approximately £2,500. The women are however let off at a lower amount of £1,400. Summing up the two, the by and large average [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><!-- p { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; } -->Following the recent surge of car insurance premiums, UK drivers are bearing the brunt of it all with males between 17 to 22 years of age imposed with an annual premium of approximately £2,500. The women are however let off at a lower amount of £1,400. Summing up the two, the by and large average is £792.</p>
<p>Drivers et al have reason to worry.</p>
<p>In the given scenario, following are the ways people can choose to save up in context to car insurance:</p>
<ul>
<li>Avoid issuing 	a renewal quote and look around for better deals in the offing. 	Employing the services of websites like moneysupermarket.com can 	help save up to £237. The difference touches a £100 in comparison 	to last year. Watch out for the discounts. Car Insurers use the 	‘discount’ ploy to draw fresh customers.</li>
<li>If your financial standing makes 	it possible for you to pay an annual lump sum, then do so. The 	reason would be an escape from the load of monthly taxes charged by 	insurers.</li>
<li>If you opt for an increase in your 	excess, your corresponding cover plummets by a substantial margin. 	Avoid availing the service of courtesy cars or binding yourself to 	legal expenses unless there’s a definite need. In the unfortunate 	event of an automobile mishap, your payouts will drop lower when the 	insurer has to reimburse a lesser amount.</li>
<li>Try avoiding the additional 	embellishments to your car as far as possible. They’re looked upon 	as safety risks. Instead opt for permitted alarms and immobilizers: 	for instance pick one off the Thatcham line of products. Car 	Insurers have been observed to have a preference for sophisticated 	tracking devices while insuring expensive cars.</li>
<li>Keep a regular tab on your mileage 	estimates. A miscalculated estimate could be heavy on your claim. 	Sometimes you end up paying for unexploited miles. People who have 	their work stations closer to home have less to worry about and more 	to save up on.</li>
<li>Go the extra mile in securing your 	car from vandalistic attacks. Set up a well secured garage at home 	and during overnight journeys, park your cars in overnight 	driveways.</li>
<li>Those new to driving should take 	the Pass Plus exam, the certification to which can only be acquired 	within a year of passing the test. According to confused.com 6% of 	the men in UK manage to touch a saving of £1,038 before 25 years of 	age whereas women manage a mere sum of £390.</li>
<li>Another tip is to avail the 	benefit of an experienced driver (parents per se). Inclusion of a 	seasoned driver means cheaper quotes. However, issuing them the post 	of the policy holder while maintaining yourself as the main driver 	in your claim will be deemed as fraud. This is termed as ‘fronting’.</li>
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		<title>How to avail of affordable car cover</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:14:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Almost one customer out of every three has payments for insurance over the odds. Most Brits do not seem to look for quotes or try a car cover renewal at affordable rates. If you’re looking for lower premiums for your car, the following tips might just come in handy. Look around for the finest deal [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><!-- p { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; } --><span style="color: #000000;"><span><span style="font-size: small;">Almost one customer out of every three has payments for insurance over the odds. Most Brits do not seem to look for quotes or try a car cover renewal at affordable rates. If you’re looking for lower premiums for your car, the following tips might just come in handy.</span></span></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span><span style="font-size: small;">Look 	around for the finest deal that suits your pockets. The more quotes 	you get, the better deal you are offered.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span><span style="font-size: small;">Only 	legal or regular driver names should be mentioned on the policy.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"> <span><span style="font-size: small;">No 	claims bonuses possibly increase premium by a few extra pounds so it 	is essential that you protect it. This is only applicable for those 	insured with the bonus and hence in the event of an accident caused 	by another driver, this claim stands futile.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span><span style="font-size: small;">Voluntary 	excess payments enable reduction of premiums. So, in the event of an 	accident, the excess is entirely recoverable.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span><span style="font-size: small;">Pay 	attention to aspects or facilities like approved alarms, mileage 	restriction, of course with abiding to it honestly.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span><span style="font-size: small;">Policy 	claims must not include young drivers as it only spoils the 	possibility of no-claim bonuses.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #000000;"><span><span style="font-size: small;">Seek 	advice of your insurer during changing car models. Usually sporty or 	expensive cars come along with high premiums.</span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><span><span style="font-size: small;">These tips should be good to get you moving on a reasonable and affordable insurance cover for your car.</span></span></span></p>
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		<title>Travel insurance mistakes to avoid</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 07:24:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Travel insurance is a tricky subject to day which requires absolute attention. According to reports, one out of every 7 British people applies for a medical claim on their travel insurance. Although it comes across as shocking, an even worse fact is that an entire 25% of individuals fly off for holidays or vacations without [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><!-- p { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; } --><span><span style="font-size: small;">Travel insurance is a tricky subject to day which requires absolute attention. According to reports, one out of every 7 British people applies for a medical claim on their travel insurance. Although it comes across as shocking, an even worse fact is that an entire 25% of individuals fly off for holidays or vacations without a holiday insurance.</span></span></p>
<p><span><span style="font-size: small;">Now why would you not secure your health and safety first before taking off for a long vacation? In the bid to get an insurance people now resort to desperate options thus not securing a reasonable deal for themselves. </span></span></p>
<p><span><span style="font-size: small;">People above the age of 65 are 3 times more likely to make insurance claims. And when that happens, the claim is usually thrice the size of the claims made by other holders at a younger age. Some insurance companies do not. This makes it tedious to have other insurance options at an older age.</span></span></p>
<p><span><span style="font-size: small;">Policies for insurance are highly dependant on the source as well as the place you get insurance. Be very careful and alert to identify con artists as they tend to rob you by misleading customers into getting expensive insurance policies.</span></span></p>
<p><span><span style="font-size: small;">These agents that are glorified in the insurance industry are not selling insurance so much as re-selling them to customers. Keep your research as an on-going process so as to get a policy that fits your budget and caters to your specific requirements.</span></span></p>
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		<title>Insuring your motorcycle</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:50:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your Motorcycle is your precious asset. Therefore, it is of prime necessity to insure it. Initially the insurances for your motorcycles were expensive, but now with so many financial institutions available, the policies have become affordable. The Third Party insurance is the basic kind of insurance that will cover the damage done to other vehicles [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><!-- h3 { margin-top: 0.49cm; margin-bottom: 0.49cm; page-break-after: auto; }h3.western { font-family: "Nimbus Roman No9 L",serif; font-size: 13pt; }h3.cjk { font-family: "DejaVu Sans"; font-size: 13pt; }h3.ctl { font-family: "DejaVu Sans"; font-size: 13pt; }p { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; } --><span style="color: #000000;">Your Motorcycle is your precious asset. Therefore, it is of prime necessity to insure it. Initially the insurances for your motorcycles were expensive, but now with so many financial institutions available, the policies have become affordable. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">The </span><span style="color: #000000;">Third Party</span><span style="color: #000000;"> </span><span style="color: #000000;">insurance is the basic kind of insurance that will cover the damage done to other vehicles by your motorcycle. The </span><span style="color: #000000;">Third Party, Fire and Theft</span><span style="color: #000000;"> </span><span style="color: #000000;">insurance will cover not just the </span><span style="color: #000000;">Third Party</span><span style="color: #000000;"> </span><span style="color: #000000;"> criteria, but also the expenses caused to your own bike  during fire or even if your bike is stolen. </span></p>
<h3><span style="font-size: small;">Have a clear idea of your requirement: </span><span style="font-size: small;">The above mentioned insurance types will differ from different insurers. Thus one must study the various options available and decide according to one’s requirements. This will help in choosing the policies a lot easier. Besides this, one must also talk to insurance providers personally and clear all the doubts. </span></h3>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>2)  Refer to the online sites: </strong></span><span style="color: #000000;">The internet</span><span style="color: #000000;"><strong> </strong></span><span style="color: #000000;">provides you with a detailed information of    the types of loans available, the financial institutions providing them and all the other information that you need to know. An online search will do you good </span><span style="color: #000000;">if you wish to keep your premium down. Many institutions offer discounts and incentives for consumers who sign up online.</span></p>
<h3><span style="font-size: small;">3) </span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: small;">Motorcycle security: </span></span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: small;">Investing in an added</span></span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: small;">security measure for your motorcycle will help</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"> you in gaining reduced premium costs. Incase you have alarms and immobilizers fitted in your motorcycle, find out for insurers who will provide you with a reduced premium cost. </span></h3>
<h3><span style="font-size: small;">Although a first time motorcycle insurance will be expensive, little steps from your side will ensure that your motorcycle is protected in an affordable cost. </span></h3>
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		<title>Essential tips for car insurance</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:31:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Insurance in UK is a must irrespective of whether you are a good driver or have a well-maintained car. And that people are recognizing the need for insurance can be derived from the fact that this year itself UK has seen a rise of 11.5% n insurance policies for cars. If you’re in search of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><!-- p { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; } --><span style="color: #000000;"><span><span style="font-size: small;">Insurance in UK is a must irrespective of whether you are a good driver or have a well-maintained car. And that people are recognizing the need for insurance can be derived from the fact that this year itself UK has seen a rise of 11.5% n insurance policies for cars.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span><span style="font-size: small;">If you’re in search of a reasonable insurance deal for your car, the following tips should help you a great deal – </span></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span><span style="font-size: small;">Do 	not hesitate to look around to find the most appropriate insurance 	deal for yourself. On a common basis, people tend to stick around 	with their current insurance provider instead of looking out for a 	new one. But you never know what the market has to offer if you do 	not search. Review many insurance companies before you circle on the 	one of your choice.</span></span></li>
<li><span><span style="font-size: small;">Since 	insurance has been a costly aspect lately, it is advisable to change 	your car for a more reasonable or affordable one. Factors such as 	classification of insurers, safety ratings, emissions, reliability 	of motors etc. play a huge role in altering insurance policies.</span></span></li>
<li><span><span style="font-size: small;">Premiums 	for car insurance must always be paid in full. Avoid installments or 	annual payments as they usually include interest rates. Some car 	insurance companies do offer a particular discount for full 	payments.</span></span></li>
<li><span><span style="font-size: small;">Policy 	purchases via third parties is by far the most frequented mistakes 	by people in the UK. Little do you know that third party insurance 	policies are relatively costlier than that of an inclusive car 	insurance policy.</span></span></li>
<li><span><span style="font-size: small;">By 	increasing the voluntary access, the premium rates accordingly are 	adjusted. In case of accidents or unforeseen incidents, your amount 	can be recovered effectively.</span></span></li>
</ul>
<p><span><span style="font-size: small;">Car insurance policies in the United Kingdom are available in plenty. However, it is important for you to select the one most apt for your car and your budget.</span></span></p>
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		<title>Insure the most important day of your lifeInsure the most important day of your life</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:33:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are planning an extravagant wedding and want everything right from your wedding dress to the cake really to be lavishly spent upon, then it is better that you insure the biggest day of your life. You never know what would happen to all those arrangements that you have spent your life’s savings on. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><!-- p { margin-bottom: 0.21cm; } -->If you are planning an extravagant wedding and want everything right from your wedding dress to the cake really to be lavishly spent upon, then it is better that you insure the biggest day of your life. You never know what would happen to all those arrangements that you have spent your life’s savings on. If either of your wedding item gets stolen, damaged or if the supplier would fail to show up, then you are in a pickle. Your wedding will not only be ruined, but your hard earned money will go down the drain. So make sure to add an insurance policy to your wedding planner.</p>
<p>The average cost of having a wedding in the UK is about £20,000. Insurance will get everything related to your wedding covered right from planning till the end of the wedding. In fact some insurance companies will also go to the extent of stress counseling if the bride and groom are getting worked up.</p>
<p>The insurance amount will vary as per your expenses. Generally all the insurances get covered up within a span of three months. It is better to make payments via credit cards because credit cards companies will take care of all the items if something wrong were to happen to them. They generally do so if the item costs over £100.</p>
<p>The insurance will cover <span style="color: #000000;">your wedding dress or other special outfits if they are lost or severely damaged. Moreover, the</span><span style="color: #000000;"> policy will also take care of the expenses if the vicar or registrar is absent, or if the wedding cancels due to bad weather. The gifts are covered if they are either damaged by fire or lost due to theft. However, in case the latter happens, then there has to be some evidence of forced entry and the police complaint is also essential.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">However, in case the wedding is cancelled because of strikes, then the policy will not have any cover. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">So get a wedding insurance and enjoy the special day of your life. </span></p>
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		<title>Travel  Insurance Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:30:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You can never really tell the worth of travel insurance if something goes wrong when you are traveling. Usually this is the last thing on a traveler’s mind. However one should never underestimate its usefulness. In UK travel insurance can be a real blessing when you are thousands of miles away from your home and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-281" title="travel-insure" src="http://www.theukinsurance.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/travel-insure.gif" alt="travel-insure" width="150" height="150" />You can never really tell the worth of travel insurance if something goes wrong when you are traveling. Usually this is the last thing on a traveler’s mind. However one should never underestimate its usefulness. In UK travel insurance can be a real blessing when you are thousands of miles away from your home and something unfortunate happens.<span id="more-97"></span></p>
<p>There are a large number of travelers in UK and they all take out UK travel insurance policies. The UK travel insurance companies estimate that over 10% of the travel insurance claims made are fraudulent. In such a scenario, the procedure for settlement of claims for travel insurance in UK is very strict. Hence you should be very careful in getting all the things right for settlement of your claim quickly.</p>
<p><strong>Look for the small print and the cover provided before getting a policy</strong></p>
<p>Not all UK travel insurance policies are the same. They all provide different levels of cover and hence it is important to find out what is covered and what is not before buying the policy.</p>
<ul>
<li>Look for the excess that you would have to pay for any claim before the UK travel insurance company would pay you anything.</li>
<li>Find out the maximum amount you can claim for any individual item.</li>
<li>Check the level of medical cover provided.</li>
<li>Check if you are covered for loss or theft of cash, loss or theft of other belongings etc.</li>
<li>Look for what is not covered under the UK travel insurance policy.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Disclose pre-existing medical conditions if any</strong></p>
<p>If you have any pre-existing medical conditions, disclose it before taking the policy as it might become the basis for rejection of your claim. If you are unsure whether to declare something or not, declare it to avoid any issues later on.</p>
<p><strong>Carry a copy of your policy documents with you while traveling</strong></p>
<p>This would ensure that you have a ready reference for the procedures to be followed and the people to be contacted in case of an emergency.</p>
<p><strong>Document your high value items that you plan to take on the trip</strong></p>
<p>It is recommended that you take photographs or receipts of the high value items that you are taking on the trip as a proof for making a claim in case of loss or theft.</p>
<p><strong>Be prompt in reporting any theft or losses</strong></p>
<p>If your possessions get lost or stolen, report it to the local police or travel rep in case of a package holiday immediately and get a copy of the report. In case of loss of baggage at the airport, report it and get a receipt from the airline or baggage counter immediately.</p>
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		<title>Pet Insurance Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:27:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For pert owners, this is a really important question. Should they get their pet insured? Is UK pet insurance important? Do they need pet insurance in UK? Firstly, if you can save some money every month for your pet and then use it if required to pay any veterinary bills then you don’t really need [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-279" title="pet-insurance" src="http://www.theukinsurance.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/pet-insurance.gif" alt="pet-insurance" width="150" height="150" />For pert owners, this is a really important question. Should they get their pet insured? Is UK pet insurance important? Do they need pet insurance in UK?</p>
<p>Firstly, if you can save some money every month for your pet and then use it if required to pay any veterinary bills then you don’t really need UK pet insurance. If you have a pet that is not likely to harm, anyone like a bird etc, then you don’t need to worry about third party liability. However, if you have a pet like a dog that can potentially injure or cause accidents to others then the expenses would be quite high and you might even have to incur legal expenses in case of a court case.<span id="more-95"></span><!--more--><!--more--></p>
<p>You should keep the following things in mind while choosing a pet insurance:</p>
<p><strong>Shop around and compare the quotes</strong></p>
<p>There are many UK pet insurance companies that offer very competitive quotes for pet insurance in UK. You can check the cover they provide and compare their rates with others. Ask for a quote for your specific circumstance.</p>
<p><strong>Ask about the excess</strong></p>
<p>It is always better to ask about the excess that you would have to pay to the UK pet insurance company before you get any payment for your claims. Choose a policy that would charge you a lower excess and premium.</p>
<p><strong>Check the type of cover provided</strong></p>
<p>UK pet insurance companies usually provide three types of covers.</p>
<p>Time capped cover– you get paid for the expenses only up to a certain time period, say one year etc.</p>
<p>Financially capped cover- you get paid for the expenses only up to a certain amount.</p>
<p>Lifelong cover – you get paid lifelong for any expenses but only up to a certain amount. This is usually the best cover; however it would have the highest premium</p>
<p>Get the one that suits your circumstances the most</p>
<p><strong>Other things that you must consider</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Whether the policy would cover the cost of advertising or rewards if you pet is lost or stolen.</li>
<li>The expenses on looking after your pet if you are hospitalized.<br />
Third party liability cover</li>
<li>Purchase price of the pet if it is lost or stolen</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Always go through the small print</strong></p>
<p>Every UK pet insurance policy has a number of conditions that you must fully go through before you buy the policy. Make sure you understand what the policy says, when it will pay you and when it wouldn’t.</p>
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		<title>Read this if you are buying life insurance for the first time</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have never bought life insurance before, it is very likely that you are confused. You don’t know which insurance policy to buy for yourself. This is the case with almost all the people who are buying life insurance for the first time. You must be wondering, how much life insurance do you really [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-276" title="m-i" src="http://www.theukinsurance.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/m-i.gif" alt="m-i" width="150" height="150" />If you have never bought life insurance before, it is very likely that you are confused. You don’t know which insurance policy to buy for yourself. This is the case with almost all the people who are buying life insurance for the first time. You must be wondering, how much life insurance do you really need? Which is the bets policy for me? Which is the best company that I can take insurance from? Here are a few things that you should keep in mind while buying life insurance for the first time:<span id="more-93"></span></p>
<p><strong>Determine why you need a UK life insurance policy</strong></p>
<p>It is true that most of the people would need a UK life insurance policy sometime in their life; it is not the right thing to buy an insurance policy just because someone said that it’s a good idea. The main intention of life insurance policy is to protect your family or people financially dependent on you in the vent of your death. If you do not have people that are financially dependent on you then you can still have life insurance to pay off your mortgage, plan for your retirement etc.</p>
<p><strong>Find out how much amount or coverage you need</strong></p>
<p>This is simply estimating the amount of coverage that you should look for in case of your death. The amount should be sufficient enough for the people financially dependent on you. Estimating the cover you need is not an easy thing and hence you should take the help of a certified financial planner to determine the future needs of your family or dependents and then plan your life insurance accordingly.</p>
<p><strong>Look at the type of cover you want</strong></p>
<p>There are different types of covers available with the insurance companies. You can select either a whole life cover or just a term cover depending upon your requirements. Again a qualified financial planner would be the right person to advice you on the type of cover you need.</p>
<p><strong>Look at the financial stability and claims settlement record of the company</strong></p>
<p>When you select a policy, you should also look at the record of the company offering it. Check the financial stability of the insurance company. It is better to select a company that has been in the business for a long time. Also look for the claims settlement record of the company. You can ask people who have taken similar policies from the company and get their feedback. You can also check for the ratings of the insurance company by independent agencies like A.M Best etc.</p>
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