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Posted on Monday, 16th January 2012 by John Bikes

We all know that young drivers are among the most expensive motorists to insure, but were you aware that theyre also the group with the highest percentage of traffic accident fatalities?

Its because of that second, and deadly, trend that were glad the state of Maine, including Governor Paul LePage and Secretary of State Charles Summers, Jr., have proclaimed that January is Young Driver Safety Awareness Month, even though it was the death of four young people over this past weekend that prompted the decision.

Specifically, two teenaged passengers died when a car with an 18-year-old driver who had been both drinking and texting, crashed.

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Posted on Saturday, 31st December 2011 by Olivia Trule

All too often though what starts as a dream trip to enjoy the powdery snow can end in a painful sojourn to the emergency ward. Even something as innocuous as twisting an ankle can require medical treatment that can run into thousands of pounds. Break something more serious or need an airlift or medical repatriation and costs can rocket. Yet despite this risk, many sports enthusiasts are willing to chance it; a recent Aviva study found that three in five skiers (58 per cent) failed to add on winter sports cover to their travel insurance.

“This is taking a massive financial gamble.

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Posted on Friday, 30th December 2011 by Mike Peterson

Cheap car insurance: 5 tips

Getting a cheap car insurance policy is no mean feat these days, and with the RAC reporting that one in three consumers are paying too much for theirs, it is no wonder that some people seem overwhelmed when choosing the right cover.

The busier our lives get, the more unlikely we are to shop around for cheap car insurance, and we often just renew our existing policy because it is the easiest option. But you could be losing hundreds of pounds every year and with comparison sites now doing the hard work for you, there really is no reason for you to settle for second best.

So, with this in mind, here are five top tips to help you find the cheapest car insurance.

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Posted on Wednesday, 28th December 2011 by John Bikes

From February 2012, CGU’s home, contents and landlords policies will automatically include cover for flood on renewal, ensuring its customers are fully covered in the event of storm or flood water damage to their home.  This will also speed up the claims process by removing the need for complex assessments.

“Our customers and intermediaries have told us that automatically including flood cover in our policies will remove ambiguity when a property is damaged by storm or flood water and give them increased certainty and peace of mind,” said Peter Harmer, CEO, CGU Insurance. CGU has b

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Posted on Tuesday, 13th December 2011 by John Bikes

Age: A lady never tells. Particularly if she’s negotiating a roundabout.

Appearance: Many and varied but generally within the speed limit and the recommended safe distance from the vehicle in front.

This is the Guardian, yes? Yes.

So I’d better eschew all the obvious jokes? Yes. And the non-obvious ones while you’re at it, to be on the safe side.

Very well. Why are female drivers, to which term we attach no humorous or opprobrious associations, in the news? Because their car insurance premiums are set to go through the roof.

Why? Has the female population finally synched up, so they all get their periods at the same hormone-addled time and crash into each other? A

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Posted on Monday, 12th December 2011 by Mike Peterson

Insurance companies have advised drivers to ensure that they provide as much details as possible while obtaining car insurance premiums, so as to receive the best quotes. While looking for car insurance comparison, most drivers prefer to look for quotes that suit their interests most aptly. That’s why they have been advised to provide full details, including personal information that may have nothing to with car insurance anyway,

Personal details like occupation, marital status and miles covered by the car are recommended to be provided to the car insurers so as to avail reduced premiums for low risk drivers. A

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Posted on Wednesday, 7th December 2011 by Olivia Trule

Published in December 8, 2011

Now is the time of year when people are happy and joyous. You may be storing items in your trunk as you go from store to store trying to find the best bargains for Christmas gifts. However, thieves are making their lists and checking it twice because they are going shopping too but for your car and any items that you might have in them.

A study has found that Christmas is the holiday in which most vehicles are broken into or stolen talk about holiday spirit- Bahumbug!

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