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General 'Lock up your Landies' insurer tells Defender owners

'Lock up your Landies' insurer tells Defender owners

Criminals are targeting the now-discontinued off-roaders.
By James Fossdyke 9h ago
Safety Half UK drivers ignore winter weather warnings, study suggests

Half UK drivers ignore winter weather warnings, study suggests

That's despite data showing a huge increase in accidents during winter months.
By James Fossdyke 24 November 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 Driving offences add around £140 to insurance premiums

Driving offences add around £140 to insurance premiums

Three points, meanwhile, will add £160.
By James Fossdyke 16 November 2020
Industry Van insurance prices rise despite ongoing Covid-19 crisis

Van insurance prices rise despite ongoing Covid-19 crisis

In contrast, coronavirus has kept car insurance premiums down.
By James Fossdyke 03 November 2020
General Insurance premiums remain at four-year low as Covid crisis continues

Insurance premiums remain at four-year low as Covid crisis continues

The average fully comprehensive policy costs £460 a year.
By James Fossdyke 02 November 2020
Corporate / Financial Nine in 10 drivers believe at least one of these insurance myths

Nine in 10 drivers believe at least one of these insurance myths

Common misconceptions include the belief that fully comprehensive insurance covers you to drive other vehicles.
By James Fossdyke 30 October 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 Car insurance prices keep falling amid coronavirus crisis

Car insurance prices keep falling amid coronavirus crisis

But the decreases slowed as lockdown was lifted.
By James Fossdyke 09 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
Safety Delayed whiplash reforms have cost drivers a massive £1.3 billion

Delayed whiplash reforms have cost drivers a massive £1.3 billion

The new rules should have come in earlier this year.
By James Fossdyke 18 August 2020
Crashes / Wrecks 'Crash for cash' fraudulent car collision claims on the rise

'Crash for cash' fraudulent car collision claims on the rise

Motor insurance fraud is rising 45 percent year-on-year.
By Dominik Wilde 07 August 2020
General Young drivers' insurance costs fall amid coronavirus crisis

Young drivers' insurance costs fall amid coronavirus crisis

But drivers aged 17-24 are still paying almost £1,200 on average.
By James Fossdyke 06 August 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
Safety Insurer warns number of unsafe vehicles may 'surge' after lockdown

Insurer warns number of unsafe vehicles may 'surge' after lockdown

Aviva says most drivers did not even check tyres or oil before setting off after lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 10 July 2020
General Insurers saved £1.3bn during lockdown as payouts plummeted

Insurers saved £1.3bn during lockdown as payouts plummeted

Study suggests lockdown led to a dramatic reduction in insurance claims.
By James Fossdyke 09 July 2020
General Are the contents of your car covered by insurance

Are the contents of your car covered by insurance

Over a third of drivers are unaware
By Dominik Wilde 06 July 2020
General Coronavirus pushes car insurance prices down in 2020

Coronavirus pushes car insurance prices down in 2020

Study shows premiums have fallen in 2020 as traffic levels slumped during lockdown.
By James Fossdyke 06 July 2020
General 10m drivers 'could see insurance premiums increase' after lockdown

10m drivers 'could see insurance premiums increase' after lockdown

Increased traffic volumes and more commuting by car could contribute to a rise in prices.
By James Fossdyke 30 June 2020
Safety Four in 10 drivers fear catching coronavirus from a petrol pump

Four in 10 drivers fear catching coronavirus from a petrol pump

And that number rises noticeably among high-risk people and taxi drivers.
By James Fossdyke 09 June 2020
Corporate / Financial Insurer provides customers with RAC breakdown cover during lockdown

Insurer provides customers with RAC breakdown cover during lockdown

The cover will run until the end of August.
By James Fossdyke 25 May 2020
Corporate / Financial Consumers pay £593 million a year in insurance admin fees

Consumers pay £593 million a year in insurance admin fees

Research suggests almost three-quarters of insurers charge admin fees.
By James Fossdyke 25 May 2020
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