Insurance

Young people would pay lower insurance premiums if they just use their cars to get to work or college under proposals put forward by Labour. The “sky-high” cost of car insurance is “pricing young people out of driving”, according to the opposition. More >

Brits should carry out regular checks on heating appliances and have a home insurance policy in place to deal with an emergency.

John Hancock, an engineer at HomeSafe, noted that during the cold winter months boiler breakdowns can be the biggest cause of problems for people, so it pays to be covered. More >

Stable interest rates and improving economic conditions will drive rising house prices in the next three years, with Perth and Sydney leading the way, a major mortgage insurer says. More >

Martin Keene / PA If you’ve ever had mice or other pests in your home, you’ll know the extent of damage and mess they can cause. Not only are chewed wires and pipes an expense to replace, they can pose a serious threat of fire or explosions. More >

While most home owners are aware of home loan insurance, not many are aware of insurance policies that exist for one’s home. A home loan insurance policy insures the home owner from the loan liability in the event of the unforeseen taking place. The home insurance policy insures the articles in your home and can give you immense peace of mind knowing that all your home and valuables are protected from thefts and calamities

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Bank of America Corp. posted the biggest quarterly loss in the lender’s history after Chief Executive Officer Brian T. Moynihan booked more charges tied to defective mortgages and improper loan servicing.

The second-quarter loss of $8.83 billion, or 90 cents a share, compared with profit of $3.12 billion, or 27 cents, a year earlier, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based lender said today in a statement. More >

Congratulations on buying your first home! Start by getting a price quote from the company that handles your auto insurance — you generally get a discount on your auto and home insurance if you have both policies with the same company. More >

Most consumers know that the credit bureaus maintain detailed credit reports of their personal and confidential activity in their credit and loan accounts. But did you know that there’s a report that includes detailed information about the losses and insurance claims reported by you on the property you own?  That’s right, and the report is called a CLUE Report. More >

Alabama’s second largest insurer of homes, Alfa Insurance, announced plans Friday to not renew policies on one out of every six homes it insures in Alabama.

The company said it will send notices involving about 73,000 homes when they come up for renewal over the next 16 months. More >

No other word conjures up a sense of comfort and security quite like the word Home. After all, for most of us, a home is more than just bricks and mortar. It’s where the heart is. More >