Vet fees continue to rise and many other costs are on the increase, but pet insurance has on average become slightly cheaper as providers compete for custom, new research claims. The pricing data coincides with a study which found that one-third of UK pet owners don’t have insurance, with cost cited as one of the
Key Takeaways Life insurance offers benefits while you’re still alive and when you pass away. When you die, life insurance pays out a lump sum death benefit, enabling your heirs to use this money to cover your final expenses and replace your income. Life insurance payouts are generally income-tax free. Some permanent life insurance policies
About half of customers buying car and home insurance pay monthly, with 23 million doing so in 2023. But Which? believes many are potentially being ripped off. Yesterday, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a report concluding its ‘market study’ (begun in late 2024) investigating how insurance companies supply premium finance to customers. While its
Travelers planning trips in 2026 face a common question: Should they purchase travel insurance? With rising trip costs and unexpected disruptions becoming more common, the answer depends heavily on individual circumstances and trip details. Travel protection proves most valuable for high-cost international trips and nonrefundable bookings. When travelers invest thousands in prepaid airfare, resorts or
A Which? survey of nearly 3,500 customers shows which car insurance providers handle claims most effectively — with some familiar names scoring poorly Car insurance is something we need, but hope to never have to use(Image: Catherine Falls Commercial via Getty Images) Car insurance is something everyone needs, but we all hope we don’t have
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Zurich Insurance has reached an agreement on “key terms” of a takeover of Beazley after the Swiss group sweetened its bid for the FTSE 100 insurer. In a statement on Wednesday, the companies said Zurich
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Zurich Insurance has reached an agreement on “key terms” of an £8bn takeover offer for Beazley after the Swiss group sweetened its bid for the FTSE 100 insurer. In a statement on Wednesday, the companies
The deal includes travel, mobile phone and AA breakdown cover By HELEN KIRRANE, REPORTER, THIS IS MONEY Updated: 00:01, 4 February 2026 Chase customers will now be able to get travel insurance, breakdown cover and phone insurance through their banking app. The JP Morgan-owned bank has ventured into the insurance market with the launch of
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Key Takeaways Cyber insurance helps businesses recover from financial losses due to cyberattacks. First-party coverage covers data recovery and notifying affected customers. Third-party coverage covers legal expenses from lawsuits related to compromised data. Cyber insurance is crucial for businesses storing any kind of sensitive customer information, like health records or credit card numbers. Small businesses