Horse insurance customers concerned about getting injured when they fall off their steeds might consider purchasing an inflating air jacket, it has been suggested. Writing for the Daily Mail, Sebastian O’Kelly described them as an “excellent invention”. The devices are similar to those worn by people on motorbikes and inflate in one tenth of a second when a rider falls … More →

Race horse insurance customers might be interested to learn that a horse competing in the Isle of Wight Grand National escaped during the main race at the event and ended up on a nearby railway line. The animal used its jumping skills to vault a fence and was eventually found wandering on some train tracks, reports Isle of Wight Radio. … More →

Cat insurance customers who understand the importance of neutering animals might be impressed to learn that the RSPCA’s mobile clinic has performed the procedure on its 10,000th feline. The drive to promote the operation is part of a scheme to combat the overpopulation of cats in the UK. Launched in 2001, the mobile unit cooperates with local vets in the … More →

Pet insurance is an important purchase for those considering getting a rabbit, it has been suggested. According to an article for UK Net Guide this is a “worthwhile investment” because it can help people meet vet bills when they arise. “The cost of vet trips can quickly mount up and you could be left severely out-of-pocket if you do not … More →

Down and out canines in Loughborough are set to benefit from a new project set up by Dogs Trust, which plans to build an eco-friendly rescue centre for the pooches. The rehoming facility will feature green technology to reduce energy bills and provide its animal residents with a comfortable temporary abode, reports Greenbuild News. It will be developed on 14 … More →

The news that one mobile home site may be shut down might interest those looking for cheap caravan insurance. Proposals have been put forward to transform land at Thorney Bay Park into a housing estate, the Echo reports. However, residents who have units on the 90-acre site are concerned that they will be removed from the plot without alternative accommodation being … More →

Couples may be searching for wedding insurance quotes after deciding to get hitched in the same year as Prince William. Philippa Onslow, media sales manager at Wedding TV, explained that many venues have seen a rise in the number of individuals looking to tie the knot in 2011. She suggested that the forthcoming royal ceremony may have had some influence on … More →

Individuals looking for sailboat insurance quotes may be shocked to hear how one woman was pinned to the floor of a catamaran by a 300lb stingray. The sea creature leapt from the water in Florida Keys and landed on top of Jenny Hausch, who was sailing with her husband and three children. It is thought the eagle ray flipped itself into … More →

A project to build a vessel made entirely from reclaimed wood may interest those looking for boat insurance. Entertainment company Lone Twin has asked for donations to help construct the 30ft ship, which will be built in Chichester, the BBC reports. Residents from Hastings have given pieces including a walking stick, a Bethlehem olive tree, a bird house and parts of … More →

One celebrity may be considering overseas wedding insurance after revealing plans to elope. Jessica Simpson told Women’s Wear Daily that if things become too stressful she and fiance Eric Johnson may skip the traditional family ceremony. Speaking about the couple’s plans for the big day, the singer said: “No date has been set yet. We’re enjoying our commitment to each other. … More →