MoneySavingExpert News Insurance Government unveils plans for mass reclaiming bodyA body to instigate mass, group actions against banks and other financial institutions could be established in future.8 July 2009 Avoid the £250 holiday booking trapHolidaymakers could end up shelling out a needless £250 because some internet booking sites automatically add insurance to your travel arrangements.6 July 2009 The holiday MoneySaving checklistWith less than a month until the big summer holiday getaway begins it's time to take steps now to cut costs. 4 July 2009 One million Norwich Union policyholders to share £1.4 billionOne million Norwich Union (NU) policyholders could receive up to £1,150 each this autumn as their share of the insurer’s £1.4 billion surplus from its with-profits investment funds.9 June 2009 Thomas Cook: holidays "safe" despite owner's insolvencyThomas Cook has attempted to reassure customers their holidays are safe after its major shareholder filed for insolvency today.9 June 2009 Report claims loan insurance rates hikedLenders have hiked the cost of regular debt insurance to recoup losses following the ban on lump-sum loan cover, a report claims.3 June 2009 Consumers victorious in most official bank complaintsThe majority of consumers now get compensation from a bank or other financial institution when complaining to the free Financial Ombudsman Service. 27 May 2009 Barclays to appeal PPI sales banBarclays is appealing a ruling by the Competition Commission (CC) to curb the sale of controversial, and frequently missold, debt insurance.6 April 2009 Channel Island visitors urged to get insuredChannel Islands visitors have been urged by the Government to take out travel insurance for all trips from April.19 March 2009 Loan insurance sales bannedLenders will be banned from selling loan insurance within a week of selling a credit card or loan, it was announced today. 29 January 2009 First404142 Suggest a story Got a money-related news story that affects you? Email us