March 17, 2026

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Insurance

The job titles that could slash your car insurance costs

With motor insurance premiums predicted to rise by 3% in 2026, many car owners will be looking for new ways they can cut costs, and on tonight’s Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV1 at 7.15pm, the Money Saving Expert says he will share how to avoid paying over the odds. In a preview post today, he said: “Millions are being ripped

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Lloyd & Whyte to bring free insurance review offer to 100% Optical 2026

AOP members can benefit from a free review of their existing insurance policies during 100% Optical 2026 (28 February–2 March). Lloyd & Whyte, the AOP’s insurance affinity partner, will be on hand to meet members and look over their policy documents, with the company’s commercial development manager, Emily Tyler, offering 10-minute slots to talk through

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Expert warns social media trend may attract burglars – then risk insurance claim being denied

British homeowners have been warned they could be in danger of having an insurance claim denied if they expose themselves to thieves by partaking in one social media trend 13:37, 27 Jan 2026Updated 09:08, 29 Jan 2026 Britons have been told not to engage in aTikTok trend to protect their home (stock)(Image: Getty) TikTok, Instagram

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Budget 2026: SBI Research seeks tax breaks, reforms to boost insurance penetration

As the Union Budget 2026-27 approaches, SBI Research has outlined a set of targeted recommendations for the insurance sector, focusing on improving penetration, strengthening consumer trust and building long-term resilience. The suggestions come amid concerns over slowing insurance growth and a widening protection gap, even as policymakers push toward the goal of “Insurance for All

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The best car insurance policies you won’t find on comparison sites in the UK 2026

Price comparison websites are a popular and useful way to shop for car insurance. But they don’t show every insurer or every policy. Some insurance providers sell cover only if you buy direct, while others offer different levels of cover depending on where you buy.  We analysed 66 car insurance policies to discover which options

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Life Insurance Was Supposed to Be Safe — Instead, Customers Lost $20 Million to Insider Fraud

Life insurance is supposed to ensure that your loved ones receive a lump-sum benefit when you pass away, offering certainty that your family will be financially taken care of in your absence. However, recent developments at a major company have shaken trust in the industry. Over 100 employees of Prudential Life Insurance defrauded nearly 500

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Car insurance warning for anyone who drives an automatic

Research by price comparison website Quotezone.co.uk found that automatic-only drivers are paying almost double for cover. 07:01, 25 Jan 2026Updated 07:42, 25 Jan 2026 Car insurance warning for anyone who drives an automatic(Image: ) Labour’s electric car push has left drivers facing higher car insurance bills as petrol cars are deemed cheaper. Car insurance prices

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6 ways to find great travel insurance cover without overpaying

While we’re still very much in the depths of winter, many of us are eyeing our getaways for later in the year – indeed, January is a peak month for booking holidays for later in the year, according to the Association of British Travel Agents. But according to new research published by insurer AllClear, about

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What’s covered and what’s not?

When winter weather strikes, travel chaos tends to follow. Over the next few days, travelers across the country could be dealing with flight delays and cancellations with a winter storm set to deliver ice and heavy snow. When weather disrupts travel plans, NerdWallet says airlines generally aren’t going to provide compensation for meals or overnight

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Insurers process record £4bn individual and workplace claims

Insurers processed a record £4bn in individual and workplace private medical insurance claims in 2024, a 13 per cent increase on 2023. Research from the Association of British Insurers found insurers processed £2.6bn in claims for workplace schemes alone in 2024, a 16 per cent increase when compared to 2023 figures. The association suggested these

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