Insurance News in the UK!

At Talk Once there is a committment to delivering direct access to the best products at the best prices possible prices. Keeping you up to speed with company developments and industry news is just one area of focus

ENDSLEIGH AQUIRED BY ZURICH
Updated - 21/12/2006
Having already attained 45% ownership of Endsleigh personal lines insurance Zurich have now achieved a further 40% following a management share buyout

NICHE INSURANCE FIGHTING BACK WITH A BESPOKE PRODUCT
Updated - 18/12/2006
As the insurance aggregators command more and more of the publics attention many personal lines brokers are looking to niche insurance to provide a future solution

GO WIRELESS- IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY
Updated - 17/12/2006
As we continue or voyage into the 21st century more and more businesses are realising the benefits of wireless technologies

DON'T SLIP THE NET MARKETING PLATFORM
Updated - 15/12/2006
When it comes to marketing your business don't slip the net on marketing via the internet, many online insurance aggregators are now cleaning up with many personal lines brokers having to simply join the bandwagon

SPECS - TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT TO REVOLUTIONISE DRIVING
Updated - 14/12/2006
With the instroduction of SPECS traffic management speeding devices there is definately going to be a change in the culture of British motoring

SMART BOX - PAY AS YOU DRIVE CAR INSURANCE
Updated - 13/12/2006
After a year in use the Smart Box pay as you drive concept has not caused a revolution but it is here to stay

UNINSURED DRIVERS - NUMBERS RISE
Updated 11/12/2006
As frightening as it might seem the rise in unisured drivers on our roads could be lowered with much tougher penalties

IDENTITY FRAUD
Updated 08/12/2006
Identity fraud continues to cause misery to thousands every year as the fraudsters go to any means to get our personal data

PERSONALISATION
Updated - 07/12/2006
It seems there is a big move away from mass marketing into personalisation for many brokers in the UK who are now viewing the potential of niche markets

DONT TALK AND DRIVE
Updated - 04/12/2006
Whist most drivers actually think the ban on using mobiel phones whilst driving is a good thing many simply flaunt the law despite on the spot fines being issued

VAN INSURANCE CRIME ADVICE
updated 30/11/2006
Zurich insurance have taken a proactive step in trying to advise van owners and small business of the extent of van crime that continues to spread the country

CAR CLONING - IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU
Updated - 12/11/2006
Despite action by the DVLA car cloning still remains a problem that could happen to any of us. Car cloning don't get caught out!

MID SUPPORTS NEW LEGISLATION
Updated - 10/11/2006
The Motor insurance Database supports new legislation.

POLICE HAUL IN UNISURED VEHICLES
Updated - 09/11/2006
Using new technology the Police are hauling in hundreds of cars every month that are not covered with adequate motor insurance.

ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND TOPS MOTOR INSURANCE LEAGUE
Updated - 08/11/2006
Figures released show that in 2005 the Royal Bank of Scotland group of car insurance companies topped the motor insurance market place.

CALLS TO RAISE MINIMUM DRIVING AGE FOR YOUNG DRIVERS
Updated - 07/11/2006
Road safety campaigners and the transport select commitee are trying to raise the minimum age for young drivers to eighteen.

ONE YOUNG DRIVER KILLED EVERY HOUR OF EVERY DAY
Updated - 06/11/2006
It might seems unbelieveable but the figures are true, on average 24 young drivers are being killed everyday.

PAPER ADVERTISING DIES A SLOW DEATH
Updated - 02/11/2006
The long reign of paper advertising for insurance companies is starting to decline and the slow painful death is guaranteed. As fast as the internet is growing paper is dying.

INTERNET INSURANCE TAKES OFF
Updated - 01/11/2006
Internet insurance is continuing to grow and as it does the distribution of trade continues to diminish for many brokers.

CAR HISTORY CHECKER TOOL
Updated - 30/10/2006
Check that history before you buy. With this car history checker tool, car check you can check vital information before you buy any second hand car.

WOULD YOU LIE TO GET CHEAP CAR INSURANCE UK
Updated - 20/10/2006
A recent survey concludes that one in ten motorists would lie during the question set in their insurance quote to try and get cheap car insurance.

CHEAPER CAR INSURANCE UK - NOT ACCORDING TO SOME INSURERS
Updated - 18/10/2006
With all of us looking for better deals on cheaper car insurance the reality is the major insurers are looking to increase premiums in light of increasing claim costs.

ONLINE CAR INSURANCE QUOTE
Updated - 16/10/2006
With the internet becoming more an more popular people are demanding more and more convenience. Talk Once will be adding its own online car insurance quote engine offering instant quotes to those who actually want to fill in forms!

INSURANCE AGGREGATORS - GOOD OR BAD?
Updated - 13/10/2006
With the honeymoon period over are the price comparison insurance aggregators starting to lose their popularity.

CAR INSURANCE COMPANIES
Updated - 03/10/2006
When it comes to finding the hottest deals on car insurance in the UK Talk Once have the solution. Why get a single quote from one major direct insurer when you can get a comparison from dozens of leading car insurance companies.

TEXT FOR INSURANCE
Updated - 29/09/2006
With over 100 million texts being sent everyday its no suprise that the text for insurance market place is likely to explode over the next few years.

DATATRADING FOR INSURANCE QUOTES
Updated - 28/09/2006
The Government is warning the insurance industry that it has called for a review and subsequent clamp down on the illegal sale and purchase of personal data that might be used to attract insurance quotes.

CHEAPER CAR INSURANCE FOR ALL
Updated - 23/09/2006
The new age discrimination laws that are set to hit the UK are just around the corner. The impact of these laws are going to hit hard and test many areas of employment and industry with the insurance industry not being left out of the equation. Cheaper car insurance for all could be round the corner or does this mean more expensive car insurance for all?

OVER 50s CAR INSURANCE
Updated - 15/09/2006
Does it seem unfair to you that the over 50's driver bracket in the UK should get a better deal on their car insurance. If you are one of these individuals there will obviously be a resounding no. The fact is you are of course a good risk. You have the experience on the roads that naturally means you should be safer drivers.

SUPPORTING JOBS IN THE UK
Updated - 14/09/2006
Norwich Union, the largest insurance company in the UK has once again announced further jobs losses so it can take the jobs overeas in order to make more profit. Norwich Union Insurance announced today that it is letting 4,000 UK staff go. Despite persistent claims from customers they are not recieving a quality of customer service from overseas call centres it only leaves to a conclusion that companies using them place absolutely no value on what their customers think.

CAR INSURANCE FOR MEN
Updated - 01/09/2006
Mens car insurance just got easier and cheaper. Fresh Insurance, one of Talk Once's partners has just announched the launch of First Insurance for Men. The unique scheme has been launched to help men get better value for money when it comes to getting their car insurance. Call Our number now and take advantage of cheaper premiums for mens male car insurance.
It's about time we men got a chance to see an active approach to cheaper car insurance for men who deserve the discounts

YOUNG DRIVER CAR INSURANCE AND THE PASS PLUS SCHEME
Updated 01/08/2006
With roads becoming more demanding with heavier on volumes of traffic the pass plus scheme is now becoming more widely used for its safety aspect than the opportunity to save money on car insurance. The six part experience enables young drivers who are newly qualified to get the vital additional experience they need and at the same time, yes, they might also be able to get cheaper car insurance.

CONVICTED DRIVER CAR INSURANCE AND PERFORMANCE CAR INSURANCE
Updated 20/07/2006
Driving expensive performance cars and having to find car insurance as a convicted driver can be a very expensive experience. Talk Once now work with insurance specialists who can offer better deals and cheaper car insurance for drivers with convictions and insurance for performance cars.

CHEAPER CAR INSURANCE FOR WOMEN AND OLDERS DRIVERS
Updated 13/06/2006
There has been a great amount of press over the past few Months regarding women getting better deals for cheaper car insurance and also the other niche market place, cheaper car insurance for older drivers.
To put the record straight for anyone out there who thinks such niche deals are unfair and in some way illegal lets stand back and look at the common sense aspect of the whole issue. When Insurance companies look to write insurance policies they are taking a view on a 'risk' and many times they will often focus on a choice of niche market place and they will look to get as much of that business as possible. Now for the facts:
Women get cheaper female car insurance rates simply because they are in gen-eral a better risk than their male conterparts. Whilst women tend to have just as many accidents as men the fact remains they cause 'overall' less fi-nancial damage therefore the 'bottomline' results are better. Sorry guys it really is a fact of business at the end of the day!
Older drivers get cheaper car insurance for a similar situation only this time the reason for there 'bottomline' performance is based on the fact they are more experienced in their driving habits and of course they have a driving history and often the bonuses to show for it. cheaper car insurance for older drivers

VAN INSURANCE OFFERS BETTER COMMERCIAL INSURANCE DEALS
Updated 20/04/2006
With van insurance added to the site, Talk Once can now boast the ability to offer the general public and commercial business the ability to get a great deal on cheaper van insurance in the UK. Using the same free phone number we can help get in touch with van insurance specialists right here in the UK who understand your needs for commercial vehicle insurance.

TALKONCE INCLUDE TRAVEL INSURANCE AND PET INSURANCE
Updated 04/04/2006
The inclusion of pet insurance and travel insurance now ensures that Talk Once can offer a contact to all the major commercial insurance products of the British household. Cheaper deals on all insurance products can now be obtained through the Talk Once connection service, offering the general public better deals and value for money without having to search for hours through different media.

TALKONCE ADD HOME INSURANCE Section
Updated 31/03/2006
Helping to develop the site further we have now added home insurance to the content of the website. We can now put customers directly through to home insurance specialists offering value for money cover for those looking for buildings and contents insurance in the UK.

TALK ONCE INTRODUCES CAR INSURANCE
Updated 01/03/2006
Talk Once introduces its car insurance section of the website to help introduce the general public to great deals on cheaper car insurance in the UK. As the name suggests; Talk Once aim to help the British public find a good value for money deal on their vehicle insurance by introducing them directly to the best insurance providers in their particular class of motor cover. “The general public simply want car insurance at the cheapest price possible and it is our aim to help them achieve this result in one simple phone call, we have worked hard in finding niche market players who offer their insurance products at the best prices possible” Andy Higgins, Managing Director.
Over the next few Months we will endeavour to introduce further products and services.

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