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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Should you buy life insurance to avoid inheritance tax? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/personal-finance/inheritance-tax/life-insurance-to-avoid-inheritance-tax</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ People are taking out life insurance to avoid inheritance tax bills in the future. Does that make sense? ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (David Prosser) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Prosser ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P3MoFVL9A8uWi4LyPqR9z6-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Iran conflict: What are your rights if you’ve got travel insurance? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ US involvement in Iran and the consequent fallout across the Middle East has caused chaos to many people’s travel plans – we reveal your rights if you’re impacted. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:55:06 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:24:22 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ sam.walker@futurenet.com (Sam Walker) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sam Walker ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EYvosxpFzbMpZ3ADTzc4Jc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[&lt;em&gt;We reveal your travel insurance rights if you&#039;ve been affected by the conflict in Iran&lt;/em&gt;]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Airplane landing]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How pet insurance can help cut the costs of vet bills  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You can temper the expense of vet bills with pet insurance. There are four main types to consider ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jessica Sheldon ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bGUpj7w7WXYV9YLoMMqLYE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Brits overestimate price of life insurance by 184% – how much does it really cost? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/personal-finance/insurance/how-much-does-life-insurance-really-cost</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Cost is the biggest barrier to people financially protecting their loved ones with life insurance, with some estimating the cover is ‘too expensive’, but it can be much cheaper than often believed ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:59:42 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:50:15 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Laura Miller) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Miller ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SqjMAERrVDCTRZBDHrdTyb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Inheritance tax raid sees families rush to take out life insurance to pay death bills ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Life insurance sales surged last year as families looked for ways to pay inheritance tax bills, following the Autumn Budget announcement that more assets could be charged ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:40:24 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:51:27 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Laura Miller) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Miller ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yZhYppxv52H5W9dRX6PVmD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Beazley: a compelling specialist insurer ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The insurer Beazley is unusually profitable at present, and that looks set to continue. The stock is also a valuable portfolio diversifier, says Jamie Ward ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:42:14 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Jamie Ward) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jamie Ward ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v5ZLoXQ7nQtjta8rTiqvQd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The common ways you could have invalidated your travel insurance – and how to avoid them ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ It can be easy to accidentally breach the terms of your travel insurance. We look at the most common ways this can happen, and how you can avoid them. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:05:08 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Hilton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6KMCiZEjdkfd9Zi27UuzkX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to get travel insurance for over 70s ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Getting affordable travel insurance becomes harder as you get older. We explain how to get travel insurance in your 70s ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:34:43 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:45:48 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Hilton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2fW9X7o92b5PjJ46BkWJAH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Thousands of homeowners claim £17k for subsidence amid heatwaves – how to spot the signs ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Insurers have paid out £150 million for subsidence so far this year. But more than half of people don’t know what to look out for to make a claim. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:25:57 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Laura Miller) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Miller ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RGbNc4u3iqqg5gyqUmGaik-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Cyber insurance is crucial to your business ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The impact of a cyber attack can be devastating, so start researching now for cyber insurance ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Small Business]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (David Prosser) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ David Prosser ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/K3SUH5aW2nLLUzaqb3yaLH-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What is driving car insurance premium hikes? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Claim costs rather than insurer profits that are pushing up car insurance premiums, the City watchdog finds ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:41:58 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category>
                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Marc Shoffman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Marc Shoffman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qgXbH8sZ2hUt3EwPdvCXKE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Most common ways that home insurance doesn't pay out: how to protect yourself ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/personal-finance/insurance/why-home-insurance-doesnt-pay-out</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ In a time of crisis, you want to be certain that your insurance policy will pay out. But there are five common ways that home insurance can be invalidated. We look at each, and examine how to ensure sure you’re protected. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:25:41 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:36:41 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Hilton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bKj4LEn3BccCn65oPfVnjM-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The five insurance policies you should have ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Some insurance cover will be more important than others. We look at five insurance policies you may need to have to make sure you aren’t caught out in an emergency ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:51:33 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 08:31:19 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Hilton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7hRK9mRNUXptKTxFS6hkjh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Should the income protection age cap be lifted? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You can only get income protection cover if you are below age 59. With people now working for longer, should the limit be raised? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:55:26 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:48:53 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Marc Shoffman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Marc Shoffman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U62xFTteYtzQjFRxRQRGTk-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ NFU Mutual and M&S among most trusted insurers as big brands beat smaller rivals ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Value for money is a big concern for customers buying insurance, helping to send overall trust scores down to a four year low ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:00:12 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:52:35 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Laura Miller) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Laura Miller ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YPjbfrSdycZwnRWVxbtfGj-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[NFU Mutual and M&amp;S among most trusted insurers as big brands beat smaller rivals]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Umbrella protecting home, car, family and wealth]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to invest in the booming insurance market ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The insurance sector is experiencing rapid growth after years of stagnation. Smart investors should buy in now, says Rupert Hargreaves ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:24:54 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rupert Hargreaves ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Kofe8BZbxKaNq9ykQywHRD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Is travel insurance worth it? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Travel insurance can add to the cost of your holiday, but it could be crucial if things don’t go as planned. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:14:49 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:08:53 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rebekah Evans ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TzNbcNLvJZtPt8UUhp3dVS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Home insurance and storm damage: how the 55mph storm damage definition could affect you ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If Storm Éowyn damaged your home, then this 55mph could mean you may not be able to make a claim on your home insurance ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:15:14 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:27:10 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Marc Shoffman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Marc Shoffman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WAZ2UbmLYKXPebqEgRBu68-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Lock in an 11% yield with Sabre ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/personal-finance/insurance/lock-in-a-yield-with-sabre</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Sabre, a best-in-class company is undervalued due to low profits in the motor insurance industry. Should you invest? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:17:39 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rupert Hargreaves ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YWPk8ruiSnYqbFpZgFnQzh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are insurance companies a good investment?  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Costs may be soaring but the insurance sector is currently going through one of its most profitable periods. The market has been slow to realise the opportunity here ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:36:51 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Investing]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Which? urges FCA to launch home insurance crackdown amid soaring cost of premiums ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/investments/property/which-home-insurance-fca-cost-premiums</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The consumer website wants to see home insurance providers’ customer service failings punished by the financial watchdog. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 23:01:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Property]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Henry Sandercock ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AvyPKFCJTA5hZYBFW5VJTL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Direct Line returns to profit but loses almost 500,000 customers - here is what it means ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Direct Line posted a pre-tax profit of £61.6m for the six months to June 30, compared to losses of more than £75m a year ago - what does it mean for the insurance sector? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:03:19 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:24:15 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Chris Newlands) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chris Newlands ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jqu2RSXmgu6mmkWGpHcyAd-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 12 activities your travel insurance might not cover ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Your travel insurance cover might not be as adventurous as you – make sure to check the small print of your policy to avoid being caught out ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:25:50 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:30:19 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Oojal Dhanjal) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Oojal Dhanjal ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Fc4PnBcrBw3BoqechJZ3Td-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Car insurance: stripped back coverage confusing drivers, consumer group warns ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Fairer Finance believes insurers' desire to stay at the top of price comparison tables is eroding trust. Is your car insurance cover adequate? ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Chris Newlands) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Chris Newlands ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YyzvcapXb3qojr8z7wEtGX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to get the best travel insurance ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Finding the best travel insurance policy is vital for holidaymakers to avoid getting stung by unexpected costs. We look at how to choose the right cover ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 14:53:03 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:00:44 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Oojal Dhanjal) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Oojal Dhanjal ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VACiS67wbNKGtPtHA5jmfh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ FCA urged to crack down on UK car insurance claim valuation ‘lowballing’ ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Which? has called on the financial regulator to ‘toughen up’ its car insurance consumer protections after it found drivers were ‘dissatisfied’ with write-off valuations ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:39:04 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Henry Sandercock ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tchWtkRLy3xngDrmjfBsV3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Car insurance costs have soared over the last two years]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Car insurance symbolised by two toy cars hitting each other on top of a calculator]]></media:text>
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                            <![CDATA[ Your no claims bonus can heavily reduce your car insurance premiums, but when is it no longer worth protecting? ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Hilton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EWNjksU2fsiSdoA7LWW8GA-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Home insurance premiums hit record high ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Home insurance premiums have risen by another 19% year-on-year. We investigate why prices are rising and ways to reduce your costs. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:08:28 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 25 Sep 2024 23:43:51 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Marc Shoffman) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Marc Shoffman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kp8zqhHqF3s7j7HPhbLYnT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Protect what matters with bespoke insurance ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/personal-finance/insurance/protect</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Your life is unique, so is standard home insurance really designed to meet your needs? NFU Mutual’s Bespoke Home Insurance is designed to be tailored to your unique circumstances. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:58:37 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:12:51 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ moneyweek@futurenet.com (MoneyWeek) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ MoneyWeek ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xPEiznYW2hDLFpHjEVycQL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to cut the cost of home insurance ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/personal-finance/insurance/how-to-cut-the-cost-of-home-insurance</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Home insurance policies are becoming increasingly expensive, but there are several ways you can keep costs down ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 03:54:16 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:15:45 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Ruth Jackson-Kirby) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ruth Jackson-Kirby ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cXtegns36KtbQNWdbPPSr3-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Home insurance premiums are increasing but there are ways to cut costs.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Home insurance document beside calculator, credit card and model of a house.]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Is your job title increasing your car insurance costs? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/personal-finance/insurance/job-titles-spike-insurance-costs</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ When it comes to the cost of your car insurance, job titles matter. We reveal the ones that could potentially add hundreds to the cost of your policy ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:19:16 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:29:37 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Hilton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rqfxqmpKbATrESLQAvPC6Q-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Insurance tax cut could save homeowners and drivers £100s ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Chancellor Jeremy Hunt urged to cut insurance premium tax to help households manage rising costs ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:51:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:40:10 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Marc Shoffman ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7sKQKGFh3rrHgAbBhbJqsC-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to claim compensation for travel delays ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/personal-finance/605063/how-to-claim-compensation-for-travel-delays</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ As travellers experience disruption when flying to and from the UAE and the Middle East, we look at what compensation you can get if your flight is cancelled or delayed. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2022 05:01:35 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:09:56 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Daniel Hilton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nor4FDEbqm8RJyjBzsNpS8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Should you buy pet insurance or “self insure” your furry friend? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ More people are giving up their puppies as veterinary costs are soaring. Are you better off self-insuring to save money and hold on to your hound? ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2022 06:01:05 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:42:19 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Ruth Jackson-Kirby) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ruth Jackson-Kirby ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sHyUGcHYTvcSb9n8u7gV6k-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How new technology is disrupting the insurance industry  ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Challenger firms are helping to change the industry, but incumbents will take the rewards, says John Chambers. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 09 Apr 2022 08:01:05 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ John Chambers ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nBZZyXj2m39q5cT8kdmrtR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Selling insurance is not as straightforward as selling books, or even providing a banking service to smallbusiness clients.]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Woman using online account]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Insurance renewal quotes: new rules mean you may not have to switch ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Consumers have long complained that car and home insurance renewal quotes rise every year unless they switch. But from next month, insurers will be banned from penalising long-standing customers. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2021 09:01:01 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alex Rankine ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3AWtXpFUF7nz53RxTxQaUE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Put a reminder in the calendar to renew early]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[A woman in her kitchen]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Why you should expect higher insurance premiums ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/personal-finance/insurance/603555/why-you-should-expect-higher-insurance-premiums</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Car and home insurance will be more expensive once the country fully re-opens. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2021 08:01:04 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alex Rankine ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7LTfgAMEpKVpqiB3bH9hec-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Empty roads in lockdown saw car insurance claims plummet]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Empty road]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Travel insurance: are you covered for Covid-19? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Most travel insurance offers limited protection for holidaymakers, so if you’re planning a holiday, make sure your policy covers everything you need.. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2021 15:58:59 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Fri, 21 May 2021 08:00:00 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Alex Rankine ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/crpfadthgWP2Msf5deRGHS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Not been driving much? Here's how to save money on costly car insurance ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you've not been driving your car much lately, it’s important to shop around for a better car insurance package, says Ruth Jackson-Kirby. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ruth Jackson-Kirby ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mKTuc3zFaFnrKGC5jBPxrB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[We have all driven a lot less than usual recently]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Cyclist by Ladybower Reservoir ]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Where to find the best insurance deals ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you want a good deal on your home, contents or travel insurance, you will need to do more research in the post-Covid-19 world. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2020 08:15:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ruth Jackson-Kirby ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V6biqHa23GAuVZNep8NKqS-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                                                                                                                                        <media:description><![CDATA[Shop around for a home insurance policy]]></media:description>                                                            <media:text><![CDATA[Leaking sink © 	Getty Images/iStockphoto]]></media:text>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Beware these post-Covid travel insurance traps ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Post-Covid-19 travel-insurance policies are riddled with exemptions, says Ruth Jackson-Kirby. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2020 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ruth Jackson-Kirby ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ACQSRKpLQucsXxvXTTw6v5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Is your car really insured? How to avoid invalidating your car insurance ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/personal-finance/insurance/car-insurance/600961/is-your-car-really-insured</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ It’s surprisingly easy to inadvertently invalidate a car insurance claim. We list some key considerations. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Rebekah Evans ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CCqi7b2LQtGArfvtMS5d-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ The pros and cons of pet insurance ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/500763/the-pros-and-cons-of-pet-insurance</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Read the small print on your pet insurance contract and make sure you don’t get caught out by policy exclusions. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2019 07:52:19 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Sarah Moore ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                    <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FJTjUz5zNgB6YT2meQR2CW-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 'Stay at home' mums: don't lose your NI credits ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/merryns-blog/national-insurance-credits-stay-at-home-mothers-63303</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Thanks to new rules on child benefits, some mothers could miss out on collecting their National Insurance credits. Here's how to make sure you don't. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:01:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:48:31 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editor@moneyweek.com (Merryn Somerset Webb) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Merryn Somerset Webb ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                </item>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Act fast to claim PPI misselling compensation ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/117480/act-fast-to-claim-ppi-misselling-compensation-62430</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ A deadline could soon be imposed on those who have yet to make a claim for being missold payment protection insurance. If you're planning to make a claim, here's what you should do. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:48:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Don’t get stung on car insurance ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/117481/don-t-get-stung-on-car-insurance-61535</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ Tim Bennett rounds up this week’s personal finance news, including the four car insurance-boosters to beware, recycling the winter fuel allowance and the latest headline-grabbing savings accounts. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Tim Bennett ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                </item>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Are you entitled to a bank refund? ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/32131/are-you-entitled-to-a-bank-refund-57826</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The banking industry has set aside huge sums to cover  mis-selling to customers – and if you have been persuaded to buy a product that makes no sense for you over the last few years, some of it might just be for you. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:55:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to do if you were mis-sold PPI ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/32030/what-to-do-if-you-were-mis-sold-payment-protection-insurance-53730</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Financial Services Authority has brought in strict rules about the selling of payment protection insurance (PPI) and now the British Banking Association’s decision to drop its legal battle over PPI is a long overdue triumph of common sense. But what is PPI and what does this latest move mean for you? ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 13:59:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ What to do if you were mis-sold payment protection insurance ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/32029/what-to-do-if-you-were-missold-payment-protection-insurance-11904</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The British Banking Association's decision to drop its legal battle over payment protection insurance is a long overdue triumph for common sense - but what is PPI and what does it all mean for you? Ruth Jackson explains. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 17:02:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ruth Jackson-Kirby ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                </item>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to claim for mis-sold insurance ]]></title>
                                                                                                                                                                                                <link>https://moneyweek.com/31995/how-to-claim-for-mis-sold-insurance-53532</link>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Financial Services Authority has ruled that banks should pay compensation to the millions of customers to whom they mis-sold payment protection insurance. If you think you are eligible, you should file a complaint. James McKeigue explains how. ]]>
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                                                                                                                            <pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:01:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[Insurance]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ James McKeigue ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                </item>
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