Car insurance news, Jan - Mar 2007

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Elderly being punished by car insurers

28 March 2007

Research published by Age Concern and Help the Aged has shown that the motorists over the age of 65 face huge problems buying car insurance.

AA: Slow underwriters are costing consumers money

26 March 2007

Car insurance underwriters who don't update insurance records quickly enough are costing UK drivers thousands in fines and court fees according to statistics from the AA.

British motorists urged to set head restraints

20 March 2007

British drivers may not be making the simple adjustment required on their car's head restraint to negate the potential effects of a whiplash injury, new research reveals

CIS: Young drivers could become uninsurable

19 March 2007

The rise in the number of road accidents and fatalities involving drivers between the ages of 15 and 25 could result in young drivers becoming uninsurable, according to predictions from the Co-operative Insurance Service (CIS).

Mobile phone convictions will push premiums up

16 March 2007

Leading insurers now estimate that 10,000 drivers will be caught using their mobile phones while on the move this year pushing more motorists into the non-standard car insurance bracket which in turn will prompt a rise in insurance premiums.

Nearly a third of drivers still flouting mobile phone law

13 March 2007

Research from gadget news and reviews website pocket-lint.co.uk has revealed that nearly 28% of all drivers are still using their handheld mobile while driving their car, despite the new, harsher rules brought in earlier last month.

It pays to go green with More Than

06 March 2007

More Than insurers are extending their eco-discount for environmentally-friendly motor insurance by offering drivers of alternatively fuelled cars a discount of up to 15%.

AA: 1 in 4 plan to buy a new car this year

05 March 2007

Research from car insurer the AA has revealed that one in four motorists are planning to buy a new car this year, with the average consumer prepared to shell out £10,136.

BIBA gives advice to young drivers on cheapest insurance

04 March 2007

Newly-qualified young drivers should choose their first car carefully in order to avoid high insurance costs, the British Insurance Broker's Association (BIBA) has advised.

Britons 'lack basic car knowledge'

02 March 2007

British car owners are needlessly claiming on their insurance due to a lack of basic knowledge of their vehicles, it has been revealed.

Mobile law enforcement starts today

27 February 2007

From today drivers caught using their handheld mobile phones for making a call or texting while on the move will face a £60 fine and three points on their licence.

Norwich Union extends pay as you drive age range

26 February 2007

Car insurance provider Norwich Union has extended its top age range for its pay as you drive premiums to 70 years old.

4x4 drivers to be punished by new risk assessment ratings

23 February 2007

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) announced yesterday that, for the first time in 15 years, the way in which cars are banded for insurance premiums is to endure a huge shake-up which will see cars more likely to cause or suffer damage experience higher premiums.

Direct Line: Car insurance fraud on the rise

21 February 2007

Car insurance providers are having to deal with increased numbers of fraudulent claims according to Direct Line, one of the UK's largest motor insurers.

Drivers face stiffer penalties for mobile use

20 February 2007

Next week sees the introduction of heavier punishments for drivers caught using their mobile phones while on the move with the DVLA introducing an automatic three point penalty on drivers' licences and an on-the-spot fine.

Consumers warned of car insurance increases

19 February 2007

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), which owns car insurance companies Churchill, Privilege and Direct Line among others, has announced that it is to raise its premiums.

Bumper Christmas causes rise in car insurance claims

19 February 2007

Manic battles fought in an attempt to get a car parking space are causing more car park prangs, leading to a rise in car insurance claims according to a study by swiftcover.com.

4 million will drink and drive this Christmas

19 February 2007

A shocking new survey has revealed that despite the fact that it is illegal and that it can cause large amounts of damage, injuries and even deaths, four million Britons will drink and drive over the festive season.

Hull announced as car theft capital

19 February 2007

A survey of Britain's major towns and cities has revealed that Hull is the worst place in the UK for car theft, with residents being 126% more likely to claim for car theft compared to the national average.

Ombudsman case reveals possible pitfalls in car insurance small print

15 February 2007

Motorists are being advised to check exactly what their car insurance covers and importantly, what it doesn't, after one driver was forced to take his claim to the Financial Ombudsman when his insurers refused to pay up.



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