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Corporate / Financial Study shows insurance 'loyalty trap' costing UK households £450 a year

Study shows insurance 'loyalty trap' costing UK households £450 a year

The news comes ahead of regulation changes designed to stop loyal customers being fleeced.
By James Fossdyke 15 December 2021
Industry UK electric car insurance premiums fall by almost £100 a year

UK electric car insurance premiums fall by almost £100 a year

But the average petrol or diesel car premium is still lower.
By James Fossdyke 24 November 2021
Technology UK car industry body creates automated tech marketing guidelines

UK car industry body creates automated tech marketing guidelines

The guidelines are supposed to stop manufacturers overstating cars' capabilities.
By James Fossdyke 23 November 2021
Industry Insurance prices continue to fall after lockdown cut accident rates

Insurance prices continue to fall after lockdown cut accident rates

The average premium is now seven percent lower than at this time last year.
By James Fossdyke 09 November 2021
Safety UK drivers warned to check loading rules before half-term getaways

UK drivers warned to check loading rules before half-term getaways

Insurance firm Admiral reckons 44 percent of drivers have not read the Highway Code in more than 20 years.
By James Fossdyke 02 November 2021
Industry UK insurance prices continue to fall despite traffic returning

UK insurance prices continue to fall despite traffic returning

CompareTheMarket.com says shopping around could now save you up to £100 a year.
By James Fossdyke 11 October 2021
Industry Young drivers' car running costs fall by more than £500

Young drivers' car running costs fall by more than £500

Cheaper fuel and insurance have caused the reduction.
By James Fossdyke 01 September 2021
Industry UK: Insurance premiums fall to five-year low

UK: Insurance premiums fall to five-year low

Reduced traffic levels - and accident rates - during lockdown have kept prices low.
By James Fossdyke 11 August 2021
Industry Insurance claims up premiums by almost £200, study suggests

Insurance claims up premiums by almost £200, study suggests

But the research also shows premiums fall quickly if you don't claim again.
By James Fossdyke 05 August 2021
Green UK: Third of drivers undecided over petrol, diesel or electric power

UK: Third of drivers undecided over petrol, diesel or electric power

Research suggests many drivers don't know which to choose.
By James Fossdyke 05 August 2021
Safety UK: Third of drivers would make detours to avoid country lanes

UK: Third of drivers would make detours to avoid country lanes

Drivers fear having to squeeze past other cars on narrow roads
By James Fossdyke 04 August 2021
Green UK insurance industry suggests electric replacements for written-off cars

UK insurance industry suggests electric replacements for written-off cars

The industry association wants insurers to "enable" customers to make "more sustainable" choices.
By James Fossdyke 19 July 2021
Industry UK: Average insurance premium drops to six-year low in spring 2021

UK: Average insurance premium drops to six-year low in spring 2021

The average cost of a year's car insurance was down £74 on the same period last year.
By James Fossdyke 06 July 2021
Industry UK: Half of drivers think they're paying too much for insurance during Covid

UK: Half of drivers think they're paying too much for insurance during Covid

Drivers say they should be paying less given the impact Covid has had on their mileage.
By James Fossdyke 17 June 2021
Industry Government expects whiplash reforms to save motorists £1.2bn

Government expects whiplash reforms to save motorists £1.2bn

That's £35 off your insurance premium every year.
By James Fossdyke 02 June 2021
Industry UK: New rules aim to stop insurance 'loyalty penalties' for drivers

UK: New rules aim to stop insurance 'loyalty penalties' for drivers

New rules are expected to save consumers £4.2bn over 10 years.
By James Fossdyke 01 June 2021
Industry Car insurance premiums rise as travel restrictions are lifted

Car insurance premiums rise as travel restrictions are lifted

It follows months of lockdown-related price drops.
By James Fossdyke 27 May 2021
Industry UK motorists risk having their cars seized when driving abroad

UK motorists risk having their cars seized when driving abroad

Drivers urged to plan ahead before taking the car abroad this year
By James Fossdyke 21 May 2021
Green Electric car insurance prices fall in first quarter of 2021

Electric car insurance prices fall in first quarter of 2021

Figures suggest electric cars are £45 cheaper to cover than petrol or diesel equivalents.
By James Fossdyke 10 May 2021
Industry UK: Record drop in insurance premiums during early 2021

UK: Record drop in insurance premiums during early 2021

Average premiums fell by £32 during the three months between January and March.
By James Fossdyke 05 May 2021
Safety Ignoring repairs leaves UK motorists £10.7bn out of pocket

Ignoring repairs leaves UK motorists £10.7bn out of pocket

Churchill estimates almost six million drivers delayed repairing their car's brakes.
By James Fossdyke 30 April 2021
Safety UK government claims self-driving cars are coming in 2021

UK government claims self-driving cars are coming in 2021

But industry bodies say the DfT is playing fast and loose with its definition of "self-driving".
By James Fossdyke 29 April 2021
Industry Owners of old cars reap the benefits of lower insurance prices

Owners of old cars reap the benefits of lower insurance prices

While new cars are becoming more expensive to cover.
By James Fossdyke 29 April 2021
Industry Catalytic converter theft at 'record high', insurer claims

Catalytic converter theft at 'record high', insurer claims

Admiral says thefts were up 44 percent in 2020.
By James Fossdyke 29 April 2021
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