Bargains of the Week: Finance

DEAL OF THE WEEK

IT IS too late to get a windfall by taking out a policy with Scottish Widows, and not particularly practical to open policies with other mutual insurance companies who may eventually be drawn into the takeover arena. But if the rumours are right and Centrica is about to buy the AA for pounds 1bn, a modest outlay on membership could still be a good investment, with a windfall of over pounds 300 if it is taken over.