Over 50s motor claims down despite snow and ice
by Gill Montia
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Saga Motor Insurance has reported that insurance claims by over 50s drivers are actually down 17% this December, compared with the same time last year. The firm has concluded that older motorists are heeding warnings to stay off the roads as Britain freezes, given that AA statistics show that motorists in general are making twice [...]
Saga: Over-50s becoming web savvy
by David Masters
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Britain’s older fifties are increasingly becoming internet savvy as they use the web to research products before they buy. Saga insurance claim silver surfers like to use the web to check out reviews on products and to find the best possible deal. “They tend to research larger purchases like cars online and then prefer traditional [...]
RIAS launches Life Plan
by Gill Montia
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Over 50s insurer, RIAS, has launched a new life assurance policy aimed at offsetting funeral costs, and underwritten by sister company, Fortis Life. Premiums for the Life Plan start at £5 a month and with the average cost of a funeral standing at £2,7331, RIAS suggests the policy could provide a welcome relief to family [...]
Asda partners LV= with over 50s life insurance offering
by Gill Montia
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Asda has expanded its insurance offering with a new life policy for the over 50s, developed with mutual insurer, LV=. The move forms part of a strategy to triple the number of life insurance customers targeted by the supermarket chain. According to independent research, the over 50s place “family wellbeing” high in their list of [...]
Saga advises boat owners to lock up
by David Masters
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Saga Boat Insurance has advised boat owners to lock away valuables out of sight. Wet weather gear, GPS navigation equipment and valuable personal items should all be securely stored, or removed from vessels that will be unused for a period of time, Saga said. Curtains should be closed when the boat is moored, and life-rafts, [...]
Over 50s drive safely in the snow
by David Masters
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Older motorists have made no more insurance claims than usual this week despite heavy snowfall across the UK, Saga Insurance has revealed. The insurer said its claims centre was not deluged with calls yesterday – as might have been expected – because of the experience of its customers, all of whom are over 50. Saga [...]
