Musa Aliyu

Travelling to wish away the Credit Crunch?

Britain’s current financial meltdown is, in fact, giving rise to new thoughts in the country as people seek means to escape from the crisis. At the peak of the credit crunch last year there were fears that many people would scale down on travelling ... Read >

Travelling to wish away the Credit Crunch?

Britain's current financial meltdown is, in fact, giving rise to new thoughts in the country as people seek means to escape from the crisis. At the peak of the credit crunch last year there were fears that many people would scale down on travelling in ord... Read >

The Renewed Pressure on Uninsured Drivers

At least six per cent of drivers in the UK are uninsured, forcing every law-abiding motorist pay an extra of £30 per year on their car insurance premiums. In total, by evading car insurance, which is clearly an offence, honest drivers are made to pay £5... Read >

Equitable Life: Will Gov’t Apology Assuage the Pains?

This week marks a turning point in the case of the million of policyholders with Equitable Life Assurance Society who have had to wait several years to know what finally becomes of their investment with the insurer. As expected, while some of them might g... Read >

Now that Obama is Inaugurated

President Barack Obama has made history by being the first African-American to become the occupant of the White House and America's number one citizen. His election a couple of months ago came after a long and exhaustive campaign; first against Senator Hi... Read >

Equitable Life: Will Gov’t Apology Assuage the Pains?

This week marks a turning point in the case of the million of policyholders with Equitable Life Assurance Society who have had to wait several years to know what finally becomes of their investment with the insurer. As expected, while some of them might g... Read >

Biking ahead of the London-Paris Route Plan

Much as the plan to create a bike path between London and Paris is a welcomed development, there are a number of issues that could arise from this, some of which would bother on safety on the road. Bike routes plan To joggle our memory, last week ther... Read >

Yet another Bailout for Banks

Very recently, Prime Minister Gordon Brown dismissed, although not entirely ruling out, speculations of another massive bailout for the banking sector. Even then he insisted banks, as a payback for previous government assistance, would need to get back to... Read >

Cheaper Premiums for Van Drivers this Year

In spite of the credit crunch and gloomy predictions that ushered in the year, events are beginning to work in favour of some lucky ones, including van insurance customers, who like car drivers, have just been offered a cheaper deal by a leading UK insure... Read >

False Sense of Security

Although one's life insurance policy should ordinarily guarantee protection in times of need, the irony is that many policies have long exhausted their relevance without the policyholders knowing. This is not simply an assertion but a statement of fact as... Read >

Citigroup's Support for Cramdown Amidst Mounting Opposition

A new proposal to help Americans struggling with mortgage debt overcome their problem has gained the support of baking giant Citigroup. This move, a legal reform initiated by US lawmakers dubbed "cramdown", would result in courts wiping out mortgage debt ... Read >

Comic Claims, Claimants and Insurers

Although 2008 is gone and we have since ushered in 2009, memories of the past year remain ever green. In counting their gains and losses car insurers in the UK have some remarkable incidents to recall. AA Insurance, for instance, has revealed a number of ... Read >

Public Liability Insurance and Your Protection

From falling trees, collapsing walls to something suddenly going wrong, being the host of a function in which hundreds of guests are in attendance certainly requires more than just organising the event and sending out invites. In the run up to last Christ... Read >

Medical Negligence and Pursuit of Claims

In several bizarre circumstances, thousands of patients have had to face the unenviable experience of being treated by medical personnel or experts whose inexperience or lack of proper care has left them worse off. Often such inappropriate medical practic... Read >

Accident Claims, your Compensation and You

In a bid to make a claim for compensation following her husband's death a woman was recently shocked to find that her income was used as a yardstick for considering how much she would be paid. This prompted the woman into challenging this decision at an a... Read >