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A report by the British Insurance Brokers Association has claimed that cities such as London and Birmingham have seen the cost of car insurance rise substantially over the last ten years due to a number of reasons. The two cities were highlighted as offering least value for money for driver but the association claimed the high premiums were a direct result of increased crime, rising traffic and a greater number of junctions in built up areas (a popular location for car accidents).

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A report from Lloyd’s insurers and Risk Management Solutions has highlighted the continually increasing risk of flooding across the UK. The report claims that the risks of flooding on a worldwide view will double by 2030 and see insurance premiums rise accordingly. So what is happening?

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A report into the insurance industry has confirmed the worst fears of many, that people across the land are not renewing a variety of insurance premiums in order to save money. While there is no doubt that money is tight across the UK this is a ‘false economy’ which could see many hit with massive costs for a variety of reasons.

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While there are 2 million Muslims in the UK, so far there has been no release of a car insurance which abides by the sharia rules of business. However Salaam Halal Insurance has now stepped forward with a car insurance which offers both cover, in line with UK laws, as well as abiding by the sharia rules.

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Despite all the risks that it involves it has been revealed that one on fourteen people have lied to their insurance company when applying for cover. In the most blatant case of false economy it seems that many consumers feel happy to reduce their premiums in exchange for the risk of being caught and invalidating their insurance cover.

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As the health insurance market in the UK continues to grow it seems that Bupa has spotted the potential of an Indian joint venture at a very early stage of the proceedings. Indian insurance group Max India has announced plans to set up the venture with Bupa which will see the British company take a 26% stake in Max Bupa Health Insurance Ltd with Max India taking the balance.

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A report by Sainbury’s has brought the plight of the UK’s pet population to the attention of the masses with news that over 1.5 million pets were put down last year because owners could not afford the treatment required. The report has disturbed many but when you consider that the cost of veterinary treatment increased by 12% last year alone it is easy to see why so many pet owners are being forced into taking such drastic action.

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A worrying survey has revealed that the vast majority of drivers in the UK are totally oblivious with regard to the potential to invalidate their car insurance if they are involved in any number of traffic violations. It seems that the vast majority are under the impression that your insurance will cover you no matter what you are doing on the road!

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News that Sainsbury’s is offering a massive 25% discount for new customers who takeout both buildings and contents insurance with the supermarket giant has caught the eye of many on the streets. The move could literally save customers hundreds of pounds but it does close on the 6th October.

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While it may not matter where your insurance company is based as the internet continues to grab the headlines, traffic and create new income streams for the insurance industry, many insurance companies in the UK look set to leave for pastures new. Brit Insurance is the latest major corporate entity in the UK to consider a move to a ‘more competitive’ tax regime such as Dublin or Geneva. So what is happening?

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