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Industry UK move to scrap EU insurance law welcomed by industry

UK move to scrap EU insurance law welcomed by industry

Vnuk laws were never passed in the UK, but the government plans to remove them from future legislation.
By James Fossdyke 24 February 2021
Industry Car insurance premiums fall to four-year low in 2020

Car insurance premiums fall to four-year low in 2020

The coronavirus pandemic saw premiums reduced.
By James Fossdyke 01 February 2021
General UK Covid-related car insurance support schemes extended to mid-March

UK Covid-related car insurance support schemes extended to mid-March

It's the latest in a line of extensions.
By James Fossdyke 16 December 2020
Government Northern Irish reminded they could need 'green card' if there's no deal

Northern Irish reminded they could need 'green card' if there's no deal

Drivers will need the document when crossing the border after December 31 if a Brexit deal can't be reached.
By James Fossdyke 23 November 2020
Corporate / Financial Insurers extend Covid-19 measures until at least December 31

Insurers extend Covid-19 measures until at least December 31

The plan means customers don't have to inform their insurer about changes to their commute caused by Covid-19.
By James Fossdyke 15 October 2020
General FCA proposes regulation changes to make car insurance pricing fairer

FCA proposes regulation changes to make car insurance pricing fairer

New rules could prevent loyal customers paying more for car insurance.
By James Fossdyke 29 September 2020
Industry Insurers uncover 300 false claims every day as motor scams increase

Insurers uncover 300 false claims every day as motor scams increase

Motoring-related claims account for more than half of all insurance claim fraud.
By James Fossdyke 08 September 2020
Industry Car insurance claim values hit record high amid coronavirus lockdown

Car insurance claim values hit record high amid coronavirus lockdown

But the number of claims fell as roads remained quiet.
By James Fossdyke 07 September 2020
General Car insurance premiums hit four-year low amid coronavirus lockdown

Car insurance premiums hit four-year low amid coronavirus lockdown

The average price paid for a year's cover was just £460.
By James Fossdyke 29 July 2020
Corporate / Financial Delay to whiplash claim reforms will 'impact' public, insurers say

Delay to whiplash claim reforms will 'impact' public, insurers say

Reforms planned for August 2020 will not be implemented until April 2021.
By James Fossdyke 28 April 2020
General Insurance Premium Tax costing households more than £200 a year

Insurance Premium Tax costing households more than £200 a year

A leading insurance industry body has called for a cut in the tax rate.
By James Fossdyke 03 March 2020
General Keyless car theft hit an all-time high in 2019, tracking firm says

Keyless car theft hit an all-time high in 2019, tracking firm says

Tracker reckons 92 percent of cars are taken without the keys.
By James Fossdyke 27 February 2020
General Renewed calls for a tax cut as insurance prices rise again

Renewed calls for a tax cut as insurance prices rise again

The Association of British Insurers wants Insurance Premium Tax to fall.
By James Fossdyke 03 February 2020
Corporate / Financial Car insurance costs fell marginally last quarter, but could rise again

Car insurance costs fell marginally last quarter, but could rise again

Association of British Insurers says "cost pressures" are building.
By James Fossdyke 04 November 2019
Government Insurers call for cut in Insurance Premium Tax

Insurers call for cut in Insurance Premium Tax

The Association of British Insurers says a lower tax rate could save families £100 a year.
By James Fossdyke 25 October 2019
General Millions unaware you'll need this to drive abroad if there's no deal

Millions unaware you'll need this to drive abroad if there's no deal

If we leave the EU without a deal, you'll be needing one of these to drive on the continent.
By James Fossdyke 14 October 2019
General Six million Brits 'not getting a good deal' on insurance, report says

Six million Brits 'not getting a good deal' on insurance, report says

The FCA report claims Brits overspend a combined total of £1.2bn on insurance policies.
By James Fossdyke 08 October 2019
General Scottish personal injury decision could 'push up premiums' for drivers

Scottish personal injury decision could 'push up premiums' for drivers

The decision not in line with England and Wales has been dubbed "a bad outcome".
By James Fossdyke 04 October 2019
Government Insurance body warns of no-deal Brexit 'implications'

Insurance body warns of no-deal Brexit 'implications'

Drivers are being reminded that they will need "green cards" to drive in the EU if there's no deal.
By James Fossdyke 02 October 2019
General 'Bumpy road ahead' predicted as car insurance prices rise slightly

'Bumpy road ahead' predicted as car insurance prices rise slightly

Price rises are driven in part by high-tech cars that are expensive to repair.
By James Fossdyke 30 July 2019
Corporate / Financial New personal injury rules are 'bad news' for drivers

New personal injury rules are 'bad news' for drivers

Government changes will "add costs", insurers claim.
By James Fossdyke 17 July 2019
General Brexit uncertainty stalls car insurance price cuts

Brexit uncertainty stalls car insurance price cuts

New report suggests political uncertainty has stopped prices falling.
By James Fossdyke 01 July 2019
Corporate / Financial Insurers pay out for car thefts every eight minutes

Insurers pay out for car thefts every eight minutes

Surge in car crime takes theft payouts to £108 million in three months.
By James Fossdyke 29 May 2019
Corporate / Financial First quarter of 2019 saw insurance premiums hit two-year low

First quarter of 2019 saw insurance premiums hit two-year low

Association of British Insurers says the reductions are down to new laws on personal injury claims.
By James Fossdyke 13 May 2019
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