Insurance
You can buy insurance for just about anything. Some insurance is required by law - car insurance, for example. Others, such as buildings or travel insurance, are plainly sensible. But many others are merely scams.
Recent articles
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(02 March 12)
The banking industry has set aside huge sums to cover mis-selling to customers – and if you have been persuaded to buy a product that makes no sense for you over the last few years, some of it might just be for you.
(18 May 11)
The Financial Services Authority has brought in strict rules about the selling of payment protection insurance (PPI) and now the British Banking Association’s decision to drop its legal battle over PPI is a long overdue triumph of common sense. But what is PPI and what does this latest move mean for you?
(09 May 11)
The British Banking Association's decision to drop its legal battle over payment protection insurance is a long overdue triumph for common sense - but what is PPI and what does it all mean for you? Ruth Jackson explains.