Insuring Famous Rides: Santa’s Sleigh
Soon (very soon), Santa will climb into his sleigh, fire up the reindeer (on Donner, on Blitzen!), and set off on his epic annual trip around the world. Ah, but before he embarks on his 7-continent, trillion-stop journey, Mrs. Claus convinces him (finally) to invest in some car … er …sleigh insurance. The elves, unfortunately, [...]
Banks scrap currency exchange fees
There was good news for travellers today as 5 of the UKs largest banks and other credit card companies agreed to scrap some of the fees that they currently clobber their customers with when buying foreign currency. The announcement is as a result of pressure from the Office of Fair Trading following a super [...]
Cheap car insurance: A panic button
That big button marked “Start” on your car’s dashboard may soon be marked “Stop.” The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wants to standardize keyless ignition systems to make sure drivers can shut off a runaway car. The move was prompted largely by complaints from hundreds of owners unable to stop their Toyotas and attention surrounding [...]
What actions will result in a license suspension in Mississippi?
It is important to remember that your driver’s license is a privilege, not a right. The state of Mississippi can always decide that you haven’t earned the privilege and take it away from you. You can have your license to drive suspended for any of the following. • DUI • Late paying child support • [...]
UK riots: How well does insurance cover damage and will it push up premiums?
Residents, motorists and business owners affected by the riots that hit parts of the UK this week should be covered under the majority of insurance policies, according to experts. The cost to insurers is likely to be tens of millions of pounds, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI). But if youve been affected [...]