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Churches urged to take steps to prevent arson attacks

Ecclesiastical Insurance is urging churches to take steps to deter arsonists over the summer months.

Already this year six churches have been victims of arson, including Bolton Parish Church, St Margaret’s Church in Ilkley and St Chad's Church in Coventry, and the specialist insurer is warning of a potential spike in attacks over the summer holidays.

Ecclesiastical’s claims...

75% of Brits worry about Christmas: New survey reveals two thirds have less to spend this festive season

As the cost-of-living crisis continues, price comparison experts Quotezone.co.uk asked consumers about financial concerns they might have heading into the winter.

The new survey reveals that more than three-quarters (75.9%) of Brits are worried they will have less savings to spend at Christmas this year – even though Christmas 2021 was still considered the height of the pandemic....

Stay Travel Savvy this Sunshine Saturday

With many travel operators like First Choice and easyJet holidays offering low-cost deals to fill the gap left after Thomas Cook’s collapse in 2019, this year’s Sunshine Saturday could be the biggest and busiest ever.

Consumer awareness champion travelinsuranceexplained.co.uk is urging consumers to make sure their travel insurance is not just an afterthought when booking their...

Plymouth insurance agency named among the best

Insurance Business UK has just released a report recognising Curtis Marine Insurance as one of the insurance industry’s top specialty brokerage businesses. The report showcases 102 of the best brokerage agencies providing specialised insurance services.

In determining the list, Insurance Business UK focused on agencies that are ahead of the game in the specialty insurance space,...

Does your school need a Lollipopper?

Motor insurance specialist, Churchill Insurance, has launched a nationwide campaign to identify schools in need of a Lollipopper and have pledged to recruit and deploy 50 in areas of need for the next school year.

The campaign, launched by actor and father-of-two, Robert Webb, will give the public the opportunity to nominate a primary school they feel is in need of a Lollipopper before...

Check your insurance before paying for repairs

People are being urged to check with their insurance firms before paying traders for household repair works.

In one recent case, a trader charged £11,000 for work that the insurance company then declined to reimburse, because they valued the work at under £2,000.

Devon and Somerset Trading Standards has issued the warning, stating that consumers can be left out of pocket when...

Insurers meet Government for flood clear-up summit

Insurance leaders will meet with Government Ministers today to discuss the industry’s response to the recent floods in the South West and Thames Valley at a Downing Street summit today.

Ministers are likely to call on the industry to ensure that floods claims are processed as soon as possible.

Companies representing 60% of the insurance market are due to report to ministers on...