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UK insurance claims fell by almost a fifth in lockdown-hit 2020

UK insurance claims fell by almost a fifth in lockdown-hit 2020

But the value of personal injury claims rose.

By James Fossdyke 15 March 2021

Pothole-related insurance claims up 30 percent since 2016

Pothole-related insurance claims up 30 percent since 2016

Insurer Admiral says most claims occur in March.

By James Fossdyke 02 March 2021

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

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

Car insurance premiums hit five-year low in autumn

Car insurance premiums hit five-year low in autumn

The average premium for September 1 to November 30 was £603.

By James Fossdyke 05 January 2021

'Last-minute' insurance switches cost drivers money, research claims

'Last-minute' insurance switches cost drivers money, research claims

Switching three weeks before renewal can save you more than £300, research suggests.

By James Fossdyke 28 December 2020

Electric car drivers pay around £90 less for insurance

Electric car drivers pay around £90 less for insurance

The average EV insurance premium is £89 lower than the average petrol or diesel premium.

By James Fossdyke 23 December 2020

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

'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 25 November 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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