If you’re buying a house, you’re probably already thinking about homeowners insurance. Protecting your biggest asset is essential, but it’s more than just insuring the structure itself and your belongings. There’s making sure you can keep up with payments, even if something devastating were to happen. “Insurance is a risk management tool — you should
HMRC has issued a warning about National Insurance numbers and what information you should keep private The HMRC issued a warning about your National Insurance number(Image: Getty) Brits holding a National Insurance number have received an important warning from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The Government department has urged people to “only share it when
In the event of your untimely death, have you made provision to provide an income for your family and to pay off outstanding debts, such as your mortgage? Take advantage of our life insurance calculator and find out how much cover you’ll need to support your family should the worst happen. We will only pass
Some pet owners could be at risk of major fines if they’re not careful while driving Loose animals can pose a safety risk in vehicles(Image: Getty Images) Some drivers could be at risk of receiving a fine of up to £5,000 if they have their pet cat or dog in a vehicle with them. Keeping
The festival season in India has experienced an uptick in rejections of insurance claims, primarily due to low levels of consumer awareness and misinterpretation of policies, coupled with the increased activity in the insurance space during this period. Customers are becoming more aware of their financial security as a consequence of the noticeable rise in
Many people take out insurance policies to protect against risk. Insurance gives us peace of mind that in the event of a calamity, we’re covered for financial loss. But what happens when a company won’t pay out? READ MORE: ‘Freedom of speech needs to be safeguarded’, says Mike Dailly The most common forms of insurance
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Cyber Security myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Insurers paid out at least £197mn in cyber claims in 2024, more than triple the £60mn paid the previous year, new data shows, as a rise in attacks by cyber gangs hit British businesses. Companies
Smog is once again filling Delhi’s lungs, diminishing visibility at the airport and hitting flight operations, throwing air travel into chaos. In winter last year, over 400 flights were delayed as the city recorded its worst smog of the season. With air quality slipping into the ‘very poor’ zone again, passengers should expect similar disruptions
Switching provider is often one of the easiest steps you can take to lower insurance premiums, but new research found that the number of customers moving firms has fallen. The report by Consumer Intelligence found 33% of car insurance customers switched provider in the first half of 2025, down from almost 50% at the end
Even with information never being further away than your smartphone, many consumers will still believe what they read in unofficial groups or hear from friends and family about insurance. From our homes to our cars and livelihoods, insurance is meant to safeguard the things that matter to us most. However, many South Africans still misunderstand