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British Insurance, a specialist payment protection provider is set up by Simon Burgess,leading advocate of independent protection cover. He has various trading names including Burgesses, Shelter and British Insurance. It's policies are underwritten by reputable insurance companies.

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British Insurance launches shared ownership payment protection cover British Insurance has launched a new Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance (MPPI) policy for households involved in shared ownership schemes. It is the first time people who part-purchase a property have been able to buy a policy that will meet their monthly mortgage and rental payments should accident, sickness or unemployment occur.
British Insurance calls for banks and building societies offering Payment Protection to reduce premiums As yet another report is published, confirming Britons are failing to put a financial safety net in place should accident, sickness or unemployment occur, Simon Burgess from independent Payment Protection Insurer, British Insurance, calls for companies to stop saturating consumers with statistics and reduce their prices instead.
British Insurance urges consumers to hold their nerve with PPI Consumers reeling from record food and fuel prices and a proposed 40% hike in utility costs are being urged by independent Payment Protection Provider, British Insurance, to ensure they have the means to pay their bills, should accident, sickness or unemployment occur.
Persuasion not information triggers PPI sales Greater commission and claims ratio disclosure within the Payment Protection Insurance sector will have little impact on consumers' decision-making, says independent provider Simon Burgess from British Insurance. He believes PPI purchasers are influenced by the personality and persuasive skills of the seller and that compulsory disclosure of information, as recommended by the Competition...
PPI is a financial lifeline during economic crisis Despite its poor reputation, Payment Protection Insurance is a financial lifeline for those unable to keep up their mortgage or loan repayments due to unemployment, says Simon Burgess from independent provider, British Insurance.
David must reject Goliath, says British Insurance As the number of Payment Protection Insurance complaints to the Ombudsman soars to around 2000 a month and yet another firm is fined by the Financial Services Authority for mis-selling PPI, Simon Burgess from British Insurance urges consumers to source cover independently from their loan.
Lenders to blame for plunging sales says British Insurance Banks and building societies misselling and over-pricing Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance (MPPI) are responsible for a downturn in sales, says Simon Burgess from independent provider British Insurance. Recent figures reveal a steady decline in buyers of MPPI cover of 18% took out policies in 2007, compared to 25% in 2005 and 34% in 2000. Those who continue making longer-term payments has...
Take PPI away from lenders The Competition Commission's latest report recommending measures to prevent consumers being ripped off by lenders selling Payment Protection Insurance is lightweight and will not protect against exploitation, says Simon Burgess from independent PPI provider, British Insurance, “There is too much hesitation. Why recommend a possible ban on single premium policies and the sale of PPI at the credit...
PPI is a rescue package Consumers shelling out more in mortgage and loan repayments because of less competitive deals should not reject Payment Protection Insurance (PPI). It is their rescue package and provides a valuable safety net in times of hardship, says Simon Burgess from independent PPI provider, British Insurance, “Borrowers must not turn their back on this cover. It ensures continuity of payments should...
Towergate buys Britishinsurance.com Britishinsurance.com has been bought by Towergate for an undisclosed sum. Britishinsurance.com managing director Simon Burgess says Towergate was the clear winner from a number of suitors who were circling the firm. He says: "Towergate is a class act and of the choices we concluded it was the most professionally run company." The deal will not affect the running of the insurance firm...
British Insurance launches another new income protection product British Insurance has launched a new mortgage payment protection insurance product with 30, 60 or 90 day excess periods, in addition to its existing back to day one offering. Assurant Solutions has designed and underwritten the product and will be handling the claims and administration. The product is aimed at people that have some savings that could tide them through a period of one to three...
British Insurance teams up with Norwich Union to provide new and better MPPI for borrowers British Insurance has launched a new low cost and flexible mortgage payment protection insurance policy in collaboration with Norwich Union. Sold by British Insurance, the British Mortgage Insurance policy will be underwritten by Norwich Union and administered by Paymentshield. Disability cover and unemployment cover are both available independently for only £1.95 per £100 of...
Cover for rental portion of shared ownership mortgages Protection specialist British Insurance is now offering borrowers with a shared ownership mortgage the chance to cover the rental portion of their monthly payment through a regular mortgage payment protection policy. With Gordon Brown announcing a drive on affordable housing and a desire to help people into property ownership, such borrowing arrangements are going to become increasingly more...
Payment protection provider British Insurance sale soon to be completed Specialist payment protection provider British Insurance is looking to complete its sale by the end of August and narrow the five potential buyers to one. The five are an investment bank, a high street bank, a consolidator, a broker and an insurer. Each offers a different version of a full or part purchase. The sale process began in March. Simon Burgess, managing director of British Insurance,...
Loan protection at a twelfth of the cost of high street competitors Britishinsurance.com has launched a new loan protection insurance policy, offering borrowers cover that they claim is at a fraction of the cost they are being forced to pay on the high street. Launching its loan protection cover, Britishinsurance.com suggest that "High street providers are still cashing in at customers’ expense, and charging up to 12 times more for their policies....
British Insurance launches best buy income payment protection policy British Insurance has brought another market leading product to market, offering income payment protection insurance at a fraction of the cost of competitors and providing best value to younger applicants. The insurance premium payable is tapered according to age, taking account of the changing risks associated with different age groups. This ensures younger policyholders are not subsiding older...
Payment protection specialist British Insurance for sale Payment protection specialist insurer British Insurance has confirmed it is seeking a buyer. Managing director Simon Burgess says: "The reason for the sale is to expand. We want to grow which is why we need an injection of capital. Much of the market is in disarray but we are an ethical company and so a buyer will be able to take advantage of this. We’ll fetch a strong price though...
Banks unfair to payment protection insurance customers “The mis-selling of Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) is one of the biggest consumer rip-offs ever seen in the UK “ says Simon Burgess from independent provider British Insurance. His criticism of the High Street banks and building societies, who in Mr Burgess’s opinion are the main perpetrators of consumer abuse, comes amidst news that the FSA has recently fined...
Insurer welcomes payment protection insurance referral Independent provider British Insurance has welcomed news that the Office of Fair Trading is referring the Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) market to the Competition Commission. Simon Burgess from British Insurance says: "For too long consumers have been coerced into paying over the odds for their insurance, via their loan providers. Lenders intimate that those who take out PPI cover are...
BIBA launches new payment protection insurance products In a bid to encourage more brokers to include Payment Protection Insurance within their portfolios, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association is launching a series of products with enhanced benefits via its scheme provider – British Insurance. The new loan, income and mortgage payment protection products offer a range of benefits to consumers, including partial cover on...

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