Motor insurance taskforce report a ‘fudge’
A motor insurance taskforce set up a year ago to address steep claims costs and rising premiums has published its final report. The cross-governmental taskforce, which engaged with insurers, industry […]
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Resistance rising to telematics-based insurance
New research suggests high premiums are forcing young drivers to take telematics-based insurance and creating a lifetime of resistance against the technology. Analysis of 6,868 insurance quotes in November found […]
Motor premiums down 9.1% but still double 2013’s average
Motor premiums have fallen 9.1% in the past 12 months despite remaining flat in the last quarter. However, the average motor insurance policy still costs more than twice as much […]
Motor insurance premiums fall for third straight quarter
Motor insurance premiums have fallen every quarter this year, according to the latest figures from the Association of British Insurers. Its ABI tracker revealed that premiums dropped by a £13 […]
Car ownership costs too high for 65% of drivers
New research has revealed that 65% of adults in Britain believe car ownership costs are now too expensive. Households with cars spend an average of £108 on transport every week […]
Uninsured drivers targeted in MIB-led operation
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau led a police crackdown on uninsured drivers in Peterborough and Luton, with more than 60 vehicles seized in just two days. Targeting known hotspots, more than […]
Motor insurers to pay £200m after shortchanging customers
About 270,000 drivers will receive £200m in compensation after the FCA found motor insurers had underpaid policyholders for stolen or written-off vehicle claims. The backdated payouts for historic claims come […]
Motor insurance prices continue downward trend
Motor insurance prices fell again in August to continue a downward trend seen throughout the year. According to the latest General Insurance Price Index from Pearson Ham Group, average top-five […]
Pearson Ham unveils Van Insurance Price Tracker
Pearson Ham Group has launched a new Van Insurance Price Tracker to help van drivers find the best insurance deals on the market. The tracker collates daily quotes with results […]
MIB supports crackdown on uninsured drivers
A major operation against uninsured drivers has led to 27 vehicles being seized across Birmingham. West Midlands Police joined forces with the Motor Insurers’ Bureau to crack down on uninsured […]
Motor insurance premiums fall despite rising repair costs
New data from the Association of British Insurers has revealed that average motor insurance premiums fell £60 in the second quarter of 2025. It found that average premiums were £562 […]
Drivers extend standard warranty as car parc ages
New research has revealed that 35% of motorists who buy a car from the RAC Dealer Network extend the standard warranty. The findings come from more than 17,000 surveys carried […]
