Combined Insurance in the press

Surprise demands add to the burden for six in ten brits (21/08/2008)
Almost two thirds of Britons say they have been hit by at least one unwelcome financial surprise in the past three months (63%) and household and utility bills have been the biggest shock...
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Brits have just 12 days to financial ruin (25/07/2008)
More than a third of the Britons (34%) would face financial ruin after just twelve days should they suffer a sudden loss of income according to the latest research from Combined Insurance.
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Brits hit by 26% hike in monthly outgoings (20/06/2008)
Brits are spending 77% more on child care costs and up to 30% more on everyday bills such as TV subscriptions and water rates. New figures from Combined Insurance’s Cost of Living Tracker reveal that...
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Investing in community spirit can raise the value of your home (22/05/2008)
New research shows it’s where you buy and not what you buy that matters to homebuyers this Spring according to new research from Combined Insurance.
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Britons rallying to support their local communities (10/04/2008)
Consumers are becoming increasingly frustrated with supermarkets and retailers threatening the prosperity of their local community* - one in two people (46%) are looking to ‘go local’ in search of the personal touch, according to Combined Insurance.
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ACE Completes acquisition of Combined Insurance (01/04/2008)
ACE Limited (NYSE: ACE) announced today that it has completed its acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of Combined Insurance Company of America and certain of its subsidiaries from Aon Corporation (NYSE: AOC) for $2.56 billion in cash
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CLEANERS ARE BACK FOR TIME-STARVED YOUNG BRITONS (07/03/2008)
Forget the stereotype of one’s grandparents being those most likely to get help around the home. Research from community insurer Combined Insurance shows it is hard working young Brits that are hiring in help to free up some much needed quality time.
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Britons Put Off Today What They Worry About Tomorrow - Health Check Fear (12/02/2008)
Fear is preventing millions of Britons from facing up to health concerns and getting advice or tests done early, according to new research from Combined Insurance.
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GOOD HEALTH SERVICE PUTS £10,000 ON PRICE OF A HOME (09/01/2008)
Around one in seven Britons (15%) are willing to pay an extra £10,000 for a home in a good NHS catchment area, according to new research from Combined Insurance.
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Parents Discourage Children to Speak with a Local Accent (13/12/2007)
One in two British parents (51%) discourage their children to speak with their regional accent because they fear it will go against them in later life according to new research from Combined Insurance.
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Combined Insurance Launches New Care for Cancer Plan (16/10/2007)
Combined Insurance, a leading and growing accident and health insurer, has announced the launch of a new Care for Cancer Plan to provide protection and financial support for individuals and their families in the event of a cancer diagnosis.
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Brits living on the edge – one in four have zero savings (16/08/2007)
Almost one in four Brits (23%) have no savings set aside for a rainy day – and parents with young children are those most likely to be living on the edge – according to new research from Combined Insurance.
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Pushchair mummies flock to smoke free pubs (12/07/2007)
The Great English - and now smoke free - pub is set for a new lease of life: 82% of adults are now more likely to go to their smoke free local – and young mums will be those most likely to prop up the bar (98%), according to new community research from Combined Insurance.
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British Establishment loses out to the classic cuppa (16/05/2007)
The nature of British patriotism appears to be changing with nine in ten (89%) Britons willing to abandon traditionally strong British customs according to a survey commissioned by Combined Insurance.
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ST.GEORGE OR ST.GEORGINA? Sir Cliff Voted Nation's Saint (23/04/2007)
Why is he our patron Saint? Is he even English? With St. George’s Day looming a new poll from Combined Insurance reveals that Sir Cliff Richard is the public figure most people would like to adopt as the national saint.
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Young Britons Turn Their Backs On National Flag (29/03/2007)
Young people have more loyalty to their county than their country - and only one in 25 Britons (4%) regard themselves to be, in any sense, European - according to a new study from Combined Insurance.
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Young, Rich and Boring (30/01/2007)
Contrary to popular belief, British twenty something’s may not be a generation of indebted, partying wild childs according to new research from accident and health insurer, Combined Insurance...
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Tis the season to be jolly (20/12/2006)
unless you’re a woman Giving gifts could more than hurt your wallet this Christmas with present wrapping being one of the most dangerous festive activities, according to new research by specialist accident and health insurer Combined Insurance.
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Workers weary of workplace politics (24/11/2006)
It’s official, two thirds of the population hate going to work - but it’s not low pay or a long commute putting people off their paperwork…
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