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28 Apr 2010 Driving and motorcycling abroad
There are plenty of factors to think about if you're planning on driving abroad, and getting your insurance in order should be at the top of your list of priorities, along with a grasp of the local driving laws. But what else should you take into consideration if you’re heading towards Europe? >> read more
Category: Car insurance
Author: Lee Griffin, insurance expert
11 Mar 2010 Don’t get piste off…get your winter sports insurance sorted
Getting your winter sports insurance sorted is essential to a stress-free winter sports getaway. But skimping on your policy could leave you out of pocket... >> read more
Category: Travel insurance
Author: Lee Griffin, insurance expert
11 Mar 2010 It pays to insulate
With the exception of new builds, just about every home in the UK could benefit from energy efficiency measures such as installing extra insulation. Paula Owen, Energy Doctor for the Energy Saving Trust explains what measures you can take to reduce your energy bills and do your bit for the planet, too. >> read more
Category: Gas and electricity
Author: Paula Owen, guest writer & energy saving doctor expert
18 Feb 2010 Driving down the cost of car insurance for young drivers
According to market research, the cost of motoring for drivers aged between 17 and 24 has gone up by 25% in the past 12 months alone. Lee Griffin, director of business development at Gocompare.com looks at the reasons why this age group get a raw deal, and provides some advice on keeping costs down, without compromising on cover. >> read more
Category: Car insurance
Author: Lee Griffin, insurance expert
05 Feb 2010 The flooding fallout – and how not to sink under premiums
The devastation caused by the floods in the summer of 2007 - which left 13 people dead - cost the UK £3.2bn, according to an official report published in January by the Environment Agency and has been branded as a 'national catastrophe'. While there is nothing that we can do about the weather, John Miles looks at the insurance implications for homeowners in flood plains. >> read more
Category: Home insurance
Author: John Miles, home and pet insurance expert
07 Jan 2010 Our commitment to you
In recent years, there have been numerous reports about comparison sites and whether or not people can trust the industry as a whole. At Gocompare, we’re open and transparent about the service we provide and it’s important to us that you can trust us to help you find the right product at the right price. >> read more
Category: General insurance
Author: Hayley Parsons, expert
18 Dec 2009 Drivers urged to steer clear of Christmas tipple
News that the UK government is looking into reviewing its drink driving limit in line with other EU countries is probably long overdue, but it’s also timely as the Christmas season of warm pubs and cold weather gets into full swing. Lee Griffin urges drivers to think before they drink. >> read more
Category: Car insurance
Author: Lee Griffin, insurance expert
12 Nov 2009 Clocks go back - insurance claims go up…
As the nights draw in and the days get shorter, statistics show that insurance claims are on the increase. John Miles looks at how you can ensure you're not in the dark when it comes to finding the right home insurance cover. >> read more
Category: Home insurance
Author: John Miles, home and pet insurance expert
11 Nov 2009 Keeping covered up abroad
Research shows that travellers who visit second homes, either their own or a friend or family member's, are more likely to travel without insurance. Lee Griffin shows why making sure you’re covered abroad is a holiday essential and how you can get the right cover to ensure peace of mind, wherever you are in the world. >> read more
Category: Travel insurance
Author: Lee Griffin, insurance expert
01 Nov 2009 Pampered pets
Pets are big business in the UK. According to recent census from animal welfare charity The Blue Cross, a massive 39% of the population owns either a dog or a cat. >> read more
Category: Pet insurance
Author: John Miles, home and pet insurance expert
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