Insurance news

Tom Tom satnavs to monitor driving and possibly reduce premiums
Thursday, 09 February 2012
The satnav company Tom Tom is making inroads into the car insurance market as it signs a deal to incorporate driver monitoring software into its devices.
Transport Secretary pledges reforms on car accident injury claims
Monday, 06 February 2012
In an attempt to prevent the UK from becoming the whiplash capital of Europe, the Transport Secretary, Justine Greening, has announced plans to reform car accident injury claims.
200,000 may be left without flood insurance
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
Up to 200,000 people are potentially going to be left uninsurable next year if a new agreement on flood insurance is not reached, the AA has warned.
Criticism over increased car insurance premiums for the unemployed
Monday, 23 January 2012
Criticism has broken out over the practice of car insurance firms charging unemployed people more for their premiums.
Home insurance premiums rising at steady rate
Friday, 20 January 2012
The cost of insuring a home is increasing at a steady rate, according to new figures released by the AA's Shop Around Index.
Car insurance quotes increase by £50 in 3 months
Friday, 20 January 2012
The average price of the three cheapest car insurance deals has increased by £50 since October, the AA has announced.
Churchill and Direct Line fined £2.17m by FSA
Thursday, 19 January 2012
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has issued fines to both Churchill and Direct Line after changes were made to closed complaint files.
Car insurance premiums up 15% in 2011
Thursday, 19 January 2012
Car insurance premiums continued to rise last year, according to new figures from the AA.
Young drivers claiming up to £20m for single car accidents
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
Young drivers claim up to £20 million for car accidents involving only one car, it has emerged.
Water claims top list of home insurers' worries
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
Claims for escape of water, flooding and storm damage are the things insurers' worry about the most, a new study has found.
Car insurance premiums doubled since 2005
Monday, 16 January 2012
Car insurance premiums now average double the amount they were in 2005, according to figures released by the AA.
Complaints against insurers on the rise
Friday, 13 January 2012
More customers are complaining to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) about insurers who are rejecting claims and taking a long time to process them, it has emerged.
BIBA supports moves from ministerial committee
Thursday, 12 January 2012
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (BIBA) has responded to the announcements made by the Transport Select Committee by referring to it as a positive step.
Tougher whiplash claims would bring down cost of premiums
Thursday, 12 January 2012
Whiplash claims should be made tougher in order to prevent them driving up the cost of car insurance premiums, according to a report by MPs.
Car crime a worry for British Drivers
Monday, 09 January 2012
Having cars stolen or broken into is a worry for 74% of car owners in the UK, new research has found.