Insurance firm, insurefor.com, has become the first to offer protection to travelers who catch coronavirus prior to their holiday. At a time when many Britons are preparing to head abroad for the first time in months, the new product promises to protect holidaymakers against Covid-19 related issues both pre-departure and whilst abroad. This includes cover … Read more
Plan to commute in a car instead of using public transport? You’ll need to notify your insurer and expect a jump in premiums A third of Britons said they commuted by car before the Covid-19 pandemic This is expected to rise to 61% as motorists attempt to avoid public transport Those who didn’t commute before … Read more
Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those who have been left out-of-pocket. Find out how to contact him below. Mrs C.D. writes: Congratulations on last Sunday’s report about the rejection of the pub owner’s claim under his … Read more
Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those who have been left out-of-pocket. Find out how to contact him below. D.P. writes: We run a small country pub in Herefordshire, and due to the forced closure, we are … Read more
LV becomes latest insurer to share savings being made from fewer claims by refunding customers hit by virus By Miles Dilworth For The Daily Mail Published: 22:00 BST, 5 May 2020 | Updated: 23:37 BST, 5 May 2020 LV’s refunds are for workers waiting on furlough payments or self-employment support, or those who lose jobs … Read more
Retirement concern: My employer has passed my final salary pension to an insurer – how safe is it now? I have just read your column on final salary pensions. In common with many others, my employer passed on its scheme to an insurance company which now pays me an annuity. What happens to my pension … Read more
My husband and I booked and paid for a villa for a week in Corfu, and invited our four daughters and families to join us at our expense. The villa cost £2,391. We paid £96 for insurance with Get Going. The villa company asked for a list of guests who were likely to be staying. … Read more
Insurer Hiscox sends letter to cafe owner suggesting he should sell cakes to anyone passing his doorway instead of claiming on his insurance policy By Helen Cahill, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 21:57 BST, 2 May 2020 | Updated: 22:20 BST, 2 May 2020 Insurer Hiscox has sent a letter to a cafe owner suggesting … Read more