Prudential's Insurance and Protection News http://www.pru.co.uk/guides_tools/articles/ Guides,Tools and Events en-uk Rising jewellery values 'might require more home insurance' http://www.pru.co.uk/guides_tools/articles/800054349-Rising-jewellery/ Following recent rises in gold jewellery values, home insurance customers are being encouraged to look at their current policies. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:22:27 Vehicle sales trend follows car insurance sales online http://www.pru.co.uk/guides_tools/articles/vehicle_sales_trend/ According to GForces, a British web management company for the automotive sector, as much as 20% of all UK car sales will be conducted online within the next five years. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:42:32 UK Housing Minister shows support for zero-carbon homes http://www.pru.co.uk/guides_tools/articles/zero_carbon_homes/ The new UK housing minister has promised that the Coalition Government will release a final definition of 'zero-carbon' during the coming weeks. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:30:00 Surprise pollution ruling calls for solutions to London's bad air http://www.pru.co.uk/guides_tools/articles/surprise_pollution_ruling/ The UK government received a second and "final" warning from the European Commission this month (June), after the levels of dangerous airborne particles, or PM10s, in London exceeded EU limits. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:30:00 Average Briton may not have adequate home insurance cover - survey http://www.pru.co.uk/guides_tools/articles/average_briton/ Each year, uninsured burglary victims are left a massive £6million out of pocket in the UK. According to a recent insurance survey, nine out of ten households are under-insured. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:00:00 Home prices drop for second straight month http://www.pru.co.uk/guides_tools/articles/home_prices_drop/ The home market saw a decline for the second straight month during May 2010. According to a UK home insurance provider, the average cost of a UK home declined by 0.4% during May, following a 0.1% drop in April. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:27:23 New car sales in the UK increased by 13.5% in May http://www.pru.co.uk/guides_tools/articles/new_car_sales/ According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), new car registrations in Britain rose by 13.5% in May. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:00:00 People 'will not benefit from motor insurance lies' http://www.pru.co.uk/guides_tools/articles/800013449-People-will-not/ People who choose to lie when making motor insurance claims are unlikely to benefit, an expert has noted. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:40:37 UK car parking wars heating up http://www.pru.co.uk/guides_tools/articles/uk_car_parking_wars/ Three years ago Richmond Borough Council announced plans that would see motorists paying up to three times more for a parking permit if they owned a big-engine car. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:27:23 Over 30% of single households have inadequate home insurance cover http://www.pru.co.uk/guides_tools/articles/single_households/ According to a recent insurance survey nine out of ten households in the UK were found to have under-insured their home contents. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:27:23 Scrappage scheme over, new vehicle and car insurance sales still increasing http://www.pru.co.uk/guides_tools/articles/scrappage_scheme_over/ The government's highly successful car scrappage scheme came to an end in March, yet sales of new cars have remained consistently high. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:27:23 Can routine maintenance reduce monthly home insurance premiums? http://www.pru.co.uk/guides_tools/articles/home_insurance_routine_maintenan/ Homes in well-kept neighbourhoods are less likely to be vandalised or burgled, resulting in fewer home insurance claims. Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:00:00 Many travel insurance customers 'failing to disclose health conditions' http://www.pru.co.uk/guides_tools/articles/19879454-Many-travel-insu/ A number of people taking out travel insurance may be failing to disclose details of medical conditions they have, research has shown. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 20:00:22 Car insurance premiums contributing to UK inflation http://www.pru.co.uk/guides_tools/articles/car_insurance_premium/ Car insurance premiums are currently increasing by approximately 26.1% per annum, making affordable car insurance policies harder to attain. Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:00:01 One in six UK homes at risk of flooding, but don't have adequate home insurance http://www.pru.co.uk/guides_tools/articles/six_uk_homes/ Make sure that your property is covered by a home insurance policy. Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:00:00 UK crime stabilises in 2008/2009, yet need for increased vigilance remains http://www.pru.co.uk/guides_tools/articles/crime_vigilance_needed/ While the recently released British Crime Survey (BCS) statistics suggest that crime has stabilised and in some cases even declined, it would be wise for vehicle owners to remain alert regarding vehicle security. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:00:01 Don't let burglars score during the World Cup http://www.pru.co.uk/guides_tools/articles/home_insurance_world_cup/ Prudential recommend that your 'World Cup Zone' is covered under your home insurance policy. Find out more. Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:00:00 UK car insurance fraud - top 'cash for crash' hotspots revealed http://www.pru.co.uk/guides_tools/articles/car_insurance_fraud/ The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has revealed that one in five people would still consider submitting a fraudulent insurance claim despite the danger of being caught. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:00:01 Car insurance study shows texting while driving on the rise http://www.pru.co.uk/guides_tools/articles/texting_while_driving/ A recent study revealed that texting while driving is on the increase, and has been proven to be at least as dangerous as drink driving. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:00:01 Car insurance research reveals inadequate young driver training in UK http://www.pru.co.uk/guides_tools/articles/inadequate_driver_training/ Parents should always make sure that young drivers in the family are covered under their car insurance policy. Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:00:00