tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161431982008-04-11T11:58:39.399+01:00UK Insurance IndexBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16143198.post-37415254054518417632008-03-18T14:52:00.001Z2008-03-20T15:21:31.818Z

A new survey has confirmed Moneysupermarket.com as the best price comparison site for motor insurance. The results of the survey, conducted by the independent market research group Ipsos MORI, showed that Moneysupermarket returned the lowest car insurance premiums for nearly twice as many profiles as its nearest competitor. The survey used mystery shoppers to compare 100 quotes for different

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16143198.post-58933647074022694942008-03-04T14:15:00.006Z2008-03-05T13:57:47.370Z

The UK's 34 million motorists are paying almost £2 billion a year more than necessary on annual motor insurance premiums by not shopping around for cover online, according to swiftcover car insurance. Swiftcover was found to have quoted cheaper premiums more often than any other insurer on the price comparison website moneysupermarket.com in 2007. Motorists could save hundreds of pounds on their

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16143198.post-45620682685110334432008-02-13T15:58:00.002Z2008-02-18T16:18:28.601Z

Research carried out by Moneysupermarket.com has revealed a rise in UK car insurance premiums by 4.5% in the second half of 2007. Figures collected from insurance price comparisons at Moneysupermarket.com from 2006 through to the first half of 2007 showed an average lowest premium at a constant £290, but then increasing for the second half of 2007 to £303. Research conducted during March and

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16143198.post-54763683645371579272008-02-13T15:38:00.001Z2008-02-18T15:48:59.360Z

The Post Office is offering £50 cash back on it's car insurance policy from 1st February until 30th June 2008. To qualify for the cash back bonus, customers simply need to get a quote for Post Office car insurance either online, at a local Post Office or by calling free on 0800 169 6500. Phil Ashkuri, Post Office insurance director, said: "We advise people to look carefully when choosing new

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16143198.post-16881495608934304062007-11-15T10:49:00.000Z2007-12-19T22:37:01.200Z

Road Safety Minister, Jim Fitzpatrick MP has announced that action is to be taken to allow consumers to receive their motor insurance certificates by email. The ABI (Association of British Insurers) has been calling for a change in the law so that customers can benefit from new technology and receive their motor insurance certificates electronically. The ABI's Assistant Director of Property,

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16143198.post-88668990047644197272007-11-01T16:34:00.000Z2007-12-19T22:37:49.512Z

The independent research company Defaqto has rated Tesco Compare top after an analysis of 17 motor insurance comparison sites, assessing them for functionality and usability. TescoCompare.com which is backed by the Royal Bank of Scotland and launched in September 2007, received the highest score of all tested sites with a rating of 87% and highlighting the site as offering 'the best overall

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16143198.post-45666199194370330862007-10-24T12:36:00.001+01:002008-02-21T22:43:41.796Z

Motorists in London and North West England pay the most to insure their cars, according to research from moneysupermarket motor insurance, whilst Dundee, Aberdeen and Exeter are the cheapest in the UK. The research found that the most expensive area in the UK to get a Ford Focus insured is East London with annual premiums around £315, compared with a premium of £116 for the same car in Dundee.

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16143198.post-33492609264056438232007-09-26T10:41:00.000+01:002007-09-26T11:10:44.306+01:00

The latest figures from Sainsburys Bank Car Insurance Index have revealed a steady trend of rising premiums during the twelve months to July 2007. The index, which provides an independent analysis of online car insurance premiums across the market, showed an average premium in July 2007 of £486, an increase of 2.9% on December 2006 and 4.2% on July 2006. Over the 12 month study period, the

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16143198.post-90061735821422993082007-08-02T14:05:00.000+01:002007-08-09T11:17:18.223+01:00

More than 10% of British motorists have no idea what they are paying for when buying car insurance, according to research from online motor insurer Easy Money car insurance. In addition to 11% of motorists admitting they didn't have any idea what their car insurance covers, the easyMoney and YouGov research revealed that another 14% don't think they would be covered if their car was stolen and

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16143198.post-75210318753889210292007-07-04T12:46:00.000+01:002007-07-04T15:00:35.925+01:00

Motorists who ignore the stricter laws on mobile phone use while driving could face steep increases in car insurance costs if caught and fined according to motor insurance specialist, Admiral car insurance. UK police forces are cracking down on motorists who continue using their phone while behind the wheel and those caught doing so not only receive a £60 fine, but also get three points

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16143198.post-43856758519797238812007-06-26T13:33:00.000+01:002007-06-26T13:55:09.854+01:00

According to research by the Motor Insurance Bureau, an estimated 10% of UK motorists lie to their insurer when buying car insurance in an attempt to get a cheaper quote. Now specialist insurer Admiral Car Insurance is warning drivers to tell the truth or risk losing cover. Whilst the magnitude of lies people tell their insurer varies, anyone who is found out risks having their insurance

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16143198.post-48972871272491532952007-03-31T21:31:00.000+01:002007-04-29T22:01:18.093+01:00

Research commissioned by Moneysupermarket.com found that a hardcore of 2.5 million GB motorists would commit fraud rather than risk jeopardising a car insurance claim. The survey by YouGov, asked UK motorists what they would do if they forgot to lock their car and it was stolen. Less than one in five (18%) said they would disclose the full facts without being pressed and 41% would own up to

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16143198.post-18285250181247561132007-03-07T16:59:00.000Z2007-04-16T15:04:28.621+01:00

The price comparison website Moneysupermarket.com, today reveals the top ten most competitive motor insurers throughout 2006, with swiftcover car insurance emerging as the most consistently low-cost brand. From an analysis of over three million premiums quoted through Moneysupermarket.com?s car insurance comparison service in 2006, swiftcover.com returned the cheapest average premium for all

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UK insurance company Axa has announced that it is to acquire the internet only insurer Swiftcover car insurance. Currently owned by international insurer Primary Group and Swiftcover's management, the acquisition is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions including regulatory approval. Swiftcover.com is one of the most dynamic businesses on the UK personal direct market, with net

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16143198.post-90560539139571066642007-01-22T16:40:00.000Z2007-04-01T17:55:51.287+01:00

A new pay as you drive motor insurance policy has been launched by Norwich Union. The new cover available online is designed to give drivers greater control of their motor insurance with expected savings of up to one-third on their premiums. Motorists interested in learning how they might benefit from Norwich Union Pay As You Drive car insurance should go online to get a quote and learn how

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16143198.post-1167491830944890232006-12-30T14:50:00.000Z2007-01-25T10:19:08.246Z

Norwich Union, the UKs largest car insurer, has launched a low cost car insurance policy branded as Simple Cover. A Simple Cover car insurance policy provides comprehensive cover whilst removing many of the extra's that it claims most policyholders never use and don't wish to pay for. This no frills, budget policy follows announcements from Norwich Union that premiums for its standard motor

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Comprehensive vehicle breakdown insurance can vary from £32 to £133.20 a year. Motorists could save up to 76%* by shopping around for comprehensive car breakdown cover according to price comparison website, www.moneysupermarket.com. The August bank holiday can be a chance to catch some late summer sun and relaxation before the evenings start drawing in, but the journey itself can sometimes

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16143198.post-1156593237041726822006-08-26T12:45:00.000+01:002007-05-16T13:22:26.150+01:00

Almost one million young people (912,000) have been in, or know someone who has been in, an accident at night in the last three years, according to new research from car insurer More Than. Despite representing only 10% of the total driving population, statistics show that young car drivers are involved in over a quarter (28%) of all accidents where a driver is killed or injured. In a move aimed

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16143198.post-1146687509644492122006-05-03T21:16:00.000+01:002006-05-03T22:35:22.330+01:00

New proposals mean drivers could lose their license after two speeding offencesOver five years, you could waste over £3,000* in extra premiums with points on your licenceIn the latest Road Safety Bill proposed by the Government, motorists caught speeding at 45mph in a 30mph areas could have six points added to their license.Whilst, Richard Mason, director of insuresupermarket.com is cautious to

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16143198.post-1146686832397938022006-05-03T21:06:00.000+01:002007-05-24T10:53:19.623+01:00

UK motorists break the law 432 times a year - just driving to and from work, according to new research. The survey*, commissioned by Churchill Car Insurance shows that drivers risk being pulled over by the police twice a day or ten times each week for a range of motoring offences. This all adds up to 46 million broken laws and Highway Code breaches between home and work each day. Millions of

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16143198.post-1137531998052312072006-01-17T20:58:00.000Z2006-01-17T21:08:10.610Z

New research has indicated that millions of Brits regularly drink drive despite a decade of strict government warnings and high-profile advertising campaigns. Almost a fifth of drivers admitted that they have had one too many alcoholic drinks and then driven home. Shockingly the same number revealed that if they had been stopped by the police they would have probably failed a breath test. And a

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16143198.post-1128337286602189092005-10-03T11:45:00.000+01:002005-10-04T21:39:45.643+01:00

New findings from the Sainsbury?s Car Insurance Index show that the cost of insuring your car could be rising rapidly unless you take some simple steps to ensure you get the best deal. Sainsbury's Index, which tracks telephone car insurance industry premiums on a quarterly basis, reveals that the average car insurance premium in July 2005 was £490.13, compared with £465.18 in April, an increase

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16143198.post-1127898234602407272005-09-23T09:43:00.000+01:002005-09-30T15:36:10.903+01:00

The car insurance company, Direct Line, is calling for changes to the driving test to include education on motorway driving due to the number of fatal accidents involving heavy goods vehicles (HGV). Fatal crashes involving HGVs are becoming more common with statistics showing a 19% increase year on year. The findings from Direct Line indicate a lack of driver education as one of the main causes

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16143198.post-1125851514592922352005-09-02T17:30:00.000+01:002005-09-07T12:35:18.046+01:00

Motorists' stereotypes about other road users are causing erratic driving behaviour on UK roads, according to new research from Direct Line. The research revealed that British drivers tend to judge other motorists by the types of vehicles they are at the wheel of before seeing them drive. Almost three quarters (73 per cent) of motorists admit to behaving differently depending on who is in front

UK Insurance Indextag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16143198.post-1125851884601207042005-08-12T17:35:00.000+01:002005-09-07T12:35:46.333+01:00

Sunday drives are making a comeback as more and more motorists get behind the wheel and take to the nation's roads. Recent Direct Line research amongst 1,700 UK drivers reveals that over half (54 per cent) of all motorists use leisurely drives as an ideal way to relax and take time out from everyday concerns. Close to one in three (29 per cent) motorists use driving to relax, while a further

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