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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(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.
(29 April 11)
The Financial Services Authority has ruled that banks should pay compensation to the millions of customers to whom they mis-sold payment protection insurance. If you think you are eligible, you should file a complaint. James McKeigue explains how.