A Lot of Insurance Quotes

If you are the owner of a touring caravan, you are one of the lucky ones who are able to take to the roads whenever and wherever you choose. The UK has numerous beauty spots and you may be content to remain in your own country. However there is always the possibility of you taking off to Europe if you desire, in other words, you have total freedom. One of the most important facts to consider as a caravan owner is caravan travel insurance for protection of your touring caravan and its contents.

When you go on holiday in your caravan, you will usually take your personal possessions with you and these may be very valuable. Within a typical insurance policy, there is protection for the contents of your caravan against such as fire and theft.

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It has emerged that a coach full of British tourists expecting to see one of Europe’s busiest Christmas markets ended up in a closed car boot sale after the driver mistakenly took them to the wrong destination.

It was only on their return to Hull, East Yorkshire, that the group realised the market they were heading for – Belgium’s Winter Wonders festival in the centre of Brussels – had been less than three miles up the road!

They had taken the trip hoping to see an illuminated big wheel, as well as enjoying laser shows, street theatre and the delights of 240 shopping chalets. Instead, they were met with a ‘Closed’ sign and rows of empty stalls. Only one st Read full post…

As we start the new year, the elusive market turn is on the minds of all insurance professionals.  The 2009 combination of a tough economy and an intensely competitive insurance market was not kind to most insurance organizations, and 2010 is not showing any signs of change.  So when will a change come?

One underwriter commented in late 2008 that the change would occur on 1/1/09 because prices were too low.  Obviously wrong.

William R. Berkley, chairman and chief executive officer of WR Berkley Corp., sees a turn in the first half of 2010 (see here, here or here, from late 2009):

At current pricing levels with existing low interest rates, we believe the industry is operating at a net loss on an accident year basis; and a turn in the cycle is inevitable. We

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Many holidaymakers hoping to get away to enjoy winter sports this year do not have adequate insurance to protect them if they are injured, says More Than .

Even though some tourists have taken out cover, for many it will not include all of the activities they are planning to get involved in and they will be left to foot the bill if they are injured. In addition, some people are heading off to the slopes with only their European Health Insurance Certificate (EHIC) card for protection, however this will not cover many of the costs associated with injuries .

Head of travel at More Than Matt Pernet said: “It is important to get your travel insurance in place, as accidents can and do happen on the slopes.”

For people staying at home this winter, the insurance provider has advised homeowners to check that their houses are properly insulated against the cold to prevent pipes from bursting. Read full post…

The cost of going overseas is enormous compared to the cost of your everyday life … when you factor in flights, paying for accommodation nightly instead of monthly, the cost of eating out many nights, renting a car rather than owning it, and incidentals like travel insurance and passports, the bill is staggering. Working overseas is a great way to not only meet people and learn about other cultures, but may be the only thing that makes it possible for you to live overseas. If you’re planning on backpacking around the world, we have some tips on working overseas, and how it may affect your travel insurance.

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