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In this section you will find information related to car, home, pet and travel insurance. We have put this section together to offer some good advice to keep your household running smoothly and to hopefully answer the questions raised when buying insurance.

We hope that you find the information useful so why not take a moment to look at our latest articles:

A shoulder to lean on
Research commissioned by esure car insurance shows that a worrying 50 per cent of motorists are unaware that – unless you have broken down - stopping or driving on the hard shoulder is against the law.

Kitchen mishaps: copying celebrity TV chefs causes kitchen accidents
According to research by esure, more than six million people in the UK had a cooking accident or caused damage to their kitchen as a result of copying the professional cooking techniques of TV chefs. For more information, take a look at the esure research and safety tips for cooking at home courtesy of Ready Steady Cook’s celebrity chef Tony Tobin.

Cavemen in cars: sex differences in driving and insurance risk
If you have ever wondered how and why men behave differently to women when driving cars, then we could have the answer. Research commissioned by esure looks at a wide range of published evidence that investigates the neurobiological and evolutionary foundations of the differences. For more information, take a look at the executive summary or full report.

Protecting your no claim discount
Your no claim discount may not be as protected as you think. Many drivers are not aware of the caveats that could reduce their no claim discount dramatically. Take a look at our tips for protecting your no claim discount.

Allergy Alert: tips for drivers during the hay fever season
As the warmer weather arrives, avoid being affected by the distracting symptoms of hay fever. Take a look at our tips for staying safe behind the wheel...

Adverse weather conditions
Safety on the roads is of critical importance and part of staying safe is ensuring your vehicle is in top condition. Having regular services is key, but there are a number of checks you can do yourself to maintain your vehicle and a number of precautions you can take in adverse conditions to ensure your safety. This guide gives you both a Summer maintenance checklist, and a Winter maintenance checklist for your vehicle and advice on how to drive safely in severe weather conditions.

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