Share Sounds from Ask Sarah related to Insurance

Podcast Directory


Genre: Insurance
Strand: Consuming Issues
Programme: Ask Sarah
Clear Selection

Sarah Pennells (1)

Ask Sarah: Car accident claims

Sarah Pennells (1)
Original Broadcast:

Ask Sarah

Ask Sarah: Car accident claims
Between 2001 and 2011, the number of whiplash claims for car accidents doubled, despite the number of accidents going down by 40%. This is allegedly costing us £40 a year extra in insurance costs which has caused the government to decided to clamp down on fake claims. Joining Sarah to talk about what this means to the public are, Amanda Stretton, from Confuesd.com and David Williams, technical director of AXA Insurance
Guests:

Amanda Stretton, David Williams


Published:
Sarah Pennells (1)

Ask Sarah: Holiday Disasters

Sarah Pennells (1)
Original Broadcast:

Ask Sarah

Ask Sarah: Holiday Disasters
When you’re on holiday, the last thing you want is for the flight to be delayed, the hotel to be unfinished or the beach to be nowhere near the resort. But problems do happen, so what should you do when disaster strikes? Sean Tipton, from ABTA, lists the most common disasters that people experience and discusses the future of EHIC cards after the EU Referendum. Frank Brehany, from Holiday Travel Watch, looks at how some disasters can be avoided before going on holiday; Nel Mooy, Head of Travel for AXA Insurance, explains who you can claim from in an emergency and what are the costs involved.
Guests:

Sean Tipton, Frank Brehany, Nel Mooy


Published:
Sarah Pennells (1)

Ask Sarah: Brexit Special

Sarah Pennells (1)
Original Broadcast:

Ask Sarah

Ask Sarah: Brexit Special
Sarah Pennells conducts a Brexit special analysis ahead of the EU referendum next week. Sarah and her guests look at how the vote will affect the currency, markets, travelling abroad and personal finance. Nina Schick, from Open Europe, demystifies any major Brexit facts and figures; Michelle McGrade, from TD Direct Investing, discusses the stock market, banks and trade deals; while Julia Rampen, Deputy Editor at Mirror Money Online, looks at whether the value of the pound will fall.
Guests:

Michelle McGrade, Julia Rampen, Nina Schick


Published:
Sarah Pennells (1)

Ask Sarah: Life Insurance

Sarah Pennells (1)
Original Broadcast:

Ask Sarah

Ask Sarah: Life Insurance
A new study by the Institute of Inertia has shown that half of British parents don't have life insurance and that over three quarters would be able to pay the mortgage if the main breadwinner dies. Sarah Pennells is joined by Emma Thomson, Head of Customer Care at LifeSearch, Andrew Jenkinson, Director of Drewberry Insurance, and Anna Sofat, from Addidi Wealth. Together they guide listeners through the maze of insurance and explain which policies are need and what to look for if you're going to buy one.
Guests:

Emma Thomson, Andrew Jenkinson, Anna Sofat


Published:
Sarah Pennells (1)

Ask Sarah: Dying Matters Week

Sarah Pennells (1)
Original Broadcast:

Ask Sarah

Ask Sarah: Dying Matters Week
As part of Dying Matters Awareness Week, Sarah Pennells and her guests look at the legal and financial aspects of funerals and why those arrangements can still be a taboo subject. Poppy Mardall, from Poppy's Funerals, and Gemma O'Driscoll, Funeral Director at G.E O’Driscoll & Daughters, discuss different types of funerals available and how funeral directors can offer help and support. Toby Scott, from the Dying Matters Coalition, explains how you can take part in the debate, and Rod Smith from Stone King Solicitors and part of the Law Society Wills and Equity Committee looks at wills and how to take care of them.
Guests:

Poppy Mardall, Gemma O'Driscoll, Toby Scott, Rod Smith


Published:
Sarah Pennells (1)

Ask Sarah: Making Money From Your Home

Sarah Pennells (1)
Original Broadcast:

Ask Sarah

Ask Sarah: Making Money From Your Home
Ever thought of renting your loft for storage space, or renting your parking space for commuters? From using your home for a photo shoot location to setting up a pop up restaurant in your own kitchen, the possibilities to make money from your house are endless. Sarah Pennells is joined by Judy Niner, founder of Monday To Friday, Bally Sappal, Head of Operations at Store Mates, Harrison Woods, from Your Parking Space, Ben Wilson, from GoCompare, and Connie Henderson, Library Manager at MyYour Film Locations to look at some of the more creative ways you can make money from your home.
Guests:

Judy Niner, Bally Sappal, Harrison Woods, Ben Wilson, Connie Henderson


Published:
Sarah Pennells (1)

Ask Sarah: National Pet Month

Sarah Pennells (1)
Original Broadcast:

Ask Sarah

Ask Sarah: National Pet Month
As part of National Pet Month Sarah Pennells speaks to Paul Manktelow, from the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals; Sonia Scowcroft, from Cats Protection; and Ross Allan a partner of Pets'n'Vets Family Practice in Glasgow and The British Small Animal Veterinary Association. During the show they discuss about pet insurance and how to make sure customers are covered for most of their pet’s care. The guests also share advice about micro chipping pets, and why you should do your research before deciding to adopt a furry friend.
Guests:

Paul Manktelow, Sonia Scowcroft, Ross Allan


Published:
Sarah Pennells (1)

Ask Sarah: Adding Value To Your Home

Sarah Pennells (1)
Original Broadcast:

Ask Sarah

Ask Sarah: Adding Value To Your Home
What's the best way to add value to your home? Adding an extension? Installing central heating? Or simply fixing any structural problems? Sarah is joined by experts Russell Quirk, from the online estate agency eMoov, Kate Faulkner, property expert who runs the Property Checklist, and Michael Holmes, from Homebuilding and Renovating Magazine, to find out, and to share tips on adding value to your property without spending a fortune.
Guests:

Russell Quirk, Kate Faulkner, Michael Holmes


Published:
Sarah Pennells (1)

Ask Sarah: Home Insurance

Sarah Pennells (1)
Original Broadcast:

Ask Sarah

Ask Sarah: Home Insurance
Sarah Pennells is joined by Ben Wilson from Go Compare, Lorna Eachus of Direct Line and Graeme Trudgill of BIBA, to answer our listeners's tough questions on home insurance. Sarah and her guests will be sharing tips on how to make sure you're only paying for what you need with your home insurance policy, and whether sticking with one policy provider can save you money compared to switching. Sarah will also discuss Flood Insurance and the type of properties are will be covered.
Guests:

Ben Wilson, Lorna Tricknell, Graeme Trudgill


Published:
Sarah Pennells (1)

Ask Sarah: Private Medical Healthcare

Sarah Pennells (1)
Original Broadcast:

Ask Sarah

Ask Sarah: Private Medical Healthcare
Sarah Pennells is joined over the phone with Larry Bulmer, CEO of the ADVO Group and Charlie MacEwan from WPA, to answer your questions and take a closer look at private medical insurance only on Ask Sarah.
Guests:

Larry Bulmer, Charlie MacEwan


Published: