Abbey's dual cover discount
Abbey's dual cover discount
Abbey National is offering a 15% discount to new and renewing policyholders who take out combined buildings and contents home insurance. The bank says the dual cover starts from £9.60 per month. The policy is sold by Abbey National Home Insurance Direct.
Furness takes the heat out
Building society Furness has launched a low-cost mortgage payment protection cover called Firstrate. The policy provides full unemployment and disability cover for £3.95 per £100. New Furness mortgages will benefit from 12 months' free cover.
RSA revamp
Royal & Sunalliance has revamped two of its legal expenses products, called Essentials and Selections. The co-insurance clause has been dropped from the Essentials policy, which means policyholders no longer have to contribute to the legal fees. Co-insurance has also been removed from the Selections policy with the exception of debt recovery and contract claims.
Be sure
Hitachi Credit Insurance has clinched a contract with the electrical goods buying group CI(H) to offer its members a range of warranty products. Novasure Extended Warranty offers customers up to five years' comprehensive cover against breakdown and accidental damage. Novasure Product Replacement guarantees customers a new replacement for video recorders up to £140 and colour TVs up to £160.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
