Posts relating to ‘financial services providers’
Home Insurance – Winner or Loser?
17 November 2021
Are you a ‘winner’ or ‘loser’ in the Home Insurance ‘game’ for fair pricing? Winners: Examples of consumer groups who get the best deals. Private renters with children, People with low credit scores, Unemployed renters, Customes for contents only insurance. According to the Financial Conduct Authority, these groups of consumers are also most likely to… Read more
Cryptocurrencies – investment or gamble
18 June 2021
Fewer people regard Cryptocurrencies as a gamble! Cryptocurrencies are, generally, unregulated by the authorities and rely on digital technology and continuity. Most commonly they are unregulated, transferable tokens, including Bitcoin, Ether and Ripple. However, there are many different types and some can be very odd – like ‘tokens’ for rating films. Some cryptocurrencies can be… Read more
Insurance Discounts
9 June 2021
Some firms use insurance discounts, offers, cashbacks, and even Soft Toys to try to get you to buy their cover! But, are you getting a good deal? Offers may work but you can be tempted into the wrong deal! The Financial Conduct Authority did an experiment to see how promotions could impact price comprehension and… Read more
Insurance Loyalty Is Penalised
1 June 2021
When your loyalty is penalised your renewal will cost you more! In 2018, 6 million loyal policy holders would have saved £1.2 billion if they had paid even the average price for their risk. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that it will implement new rules to improve competition and protect loyal customers buying home… Read more
General Liability Insurance
30 April 2021
What is General Liability Insurance and what is it for? General, or Public, Liability insurance protects you when you are held legally responsible to compensate for harm done to others. While at work, you are covered by your business insurance or your Employer’s Liability policy for public risks. Outside of work, are you (and your… Read more