Insurance

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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 (3)

Beware of dodgy insurance

(21 November 08)

Payment protection insurance is overpriced, difficult to claim on and often missold, says Tim Bennett. But new proposals from the Competition Commission could change some of that.

Saving: keep it simple

(31 October 08)

With-profits insurance policies can be horribly complicated – and that can cost you a lot of money if you want to take your money out early. It's best to choose the simplest product you can, says Merryn Somerset Webb.

How to save on travel insurance

(19 September 08)

Ruth Jackson on how to cut the cost of five basic needs, including travel insurance, vet's bills, food bills and clothing.