No Time Like the Present
Actions speak louder than words and PPI lobbyist Sara-Ann Burgess, a director at PPI specialist Burgesses, is desperate to see the Competition Commission insist on decisive measures to sort out the problems...
Home Building Sector Ahead of PPI for Safeguarding Consumers
News that home builders will be giving customers greater levels of protection via a Code of Conduct and redress scheme is to be applauded, says Payment Protection Insurance lobbyist Sara-Ann Burgess from...
British Insurance Recognised as PPI Consumer Champion
Simon Burgess, Managing Director of independent PPI provider British Insurance, has been recognised as an Outstanding Consumer Champion by judges of the Global Business Excellence Awards.
Could PPI Avert a Mental Health Disaster?
A recent report revealing that house repossession is rated as the event most likely to cause mental health problems should come as no surprise, comments Payment Protection Insurance lobbyist Sara-Ann Burgess...
FSA Promises Tougher Line on PPI
The news that the Financial Services Authority (FSA) is to take a tougher line on those falling short of its standards in the payment protection insurance market is very welcome indeed.
PPI Providers Urged Not to Abuse Monthly Contracts
Underwriters in the payment protection insurance (PPI) market must not use monthly renewals to pull the rug out from under the feet of vulnerable policyholders.
Burgesses Applauds Record Fine for Rip Off Lender
The record fine slapped on Alliance and Leicester for failings when selling payment protection insurance (PPI) vindicates Burgesses' long held stance against rip-off lenders.
Credit Card Protection Insurance - is it in your wallet?
Recent research from financial comparison site Money Expert reveals that four million credit card users have missed a payment in the last six months to September this year. "This is not surprising...
We're All Going On a Virtual Holiday
UK holidaymakers are making the most of their breaks during the credit crunch by using the net to take a 'virtual rehearsal' before they leave, according to Post Office® Broadband.
Independents, Not Motor Dealers, Best Source for PPI
As banks and building societies tighten up their lending criteria, consumers are at risk of a double whammy, warns PPI lobbyist Sara-Ann Burgess from Burgesses. "People are turning elsewhere for...
Consumers Must Turn to PPI for Financial Bail Out
It might be easy for banks to get a financial bail out from the Government when they fall on hard times, but it won't be so easy for consumers to do the same, warns PPI lobbyist Sara-Ann Burgess from...
Leading Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance Provider Amends Rates
A Leading UK provider of Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance (Accident, Sickness and Unemployment) has announced it will increasing rates from Monday 13th October. The increases are as a result increased...
Ignorance isn't bliss with Payment Protection Insurance
Recent research from price comparison site moneysupermarket reveals that only one in seven Brits consider Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) as crucial and almost a quarter do not know what it is.
Burgesses Welcome Crackdown on Single Premium PPI
The news that the regulator is set to crackdown on the payment protection insurance (PPI) market is good news for the sector, for the wider financial services industry and most of all, the consumer.
APS Short Listed for Accountancy Age Awards
Advanced Professional Solutions (APS) announces that despite strong competition it has been shortlisted for Accountancy Age Awards 2008.
A&L Fine Dwarfed By its PPI earnings
Despite being hammered to the tune of £7m for serious failings in its telephone sales of payment protection insurance (PPI), Alliance & Leicester is still way ahead on the business in question.
Legal and General Announce 50% More Borrowers Taking Variable Rates
Legal and General announce there third report in the 'Mortgage Purchase Index' which highlights a number of trends which have appeared from the 19,000 mortgage applications made in the last quarter...
Hairdressers Cut Costs by Banking Smartly
As credit-conscious consumers continue to cut back on their spending, cash is even more critical for small salon businesses and start ups. Simply by adopting smarter banking practices, salon businesses...
Ride the Mexican Wave of Banking Job Losses With PPI
As the risk of redundancy increases for more and more people working within the financial services sector, PPI lobbyist Sara-Ann Burgess from Burgesses, urges employees to ensure they have Payment Protection...
When Will the FSA Stop Barking and Start Biting?
If the Financial Services Authority (FSA) is incapable of creating a fair, transparent and effective payment protection insurance (PPI) market, then those responsible for the failure should be put out...
Secrets of Entrepreneurial Success Revealed
As budding businessmen and women face make or break in the latest series of Dragon's Den, what separates the winners from the losers? New research from Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank may...