http://www.uswitch.com/ uSwitch 801288343 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/tom-tom-satnavs-to-monitor-driving-and-possibly-reduce-premiums-801288343/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com 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. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:50:31 GMT 801284674 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/transport-secretary-pledges-reforms-on-car-accident-injury-claims-801284674/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com 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. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:21:46 GMT 801279399 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/200000-may-be-left-without-flood-insurance-801279399/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com 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. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:21:13 GMT 801271494 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/criticism-over-increased-car-insurance-premiums-for-the-unemployed-801271494/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com Criticism has broken out over the practice of car insurance firms charging unemployed people more for their premiums. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:18:25 GMT 801270191 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/home-insurance-premiums-rising-at-steady-rate-801270191/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com The cost of insuring a home is increasing at a steady rate, according to new figures released by the AA's Shop Around Index. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:36:31 GMT 801270190 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/car-insurance-quotes-increase-by-50-in-3-months-801270190/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com The average price of the three cheapest car insurance deals has increased by £50 since October, the AA has announced. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:35:06 GMT 801269342 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/churchill-and-direct-line-fined-217m-by-fsa-801269342/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has issued fines to both Churchill and Direct Line after changes were made to closed complaint files. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:43:37 GMT 900005478 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/car-insurance-premiums-up-15-in-2011-900005478/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com Car insurance premiums continued to rise last year, according to new figures from the AA. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT 801267763 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/young-drivers-claiming-up-to-20m-for-single-car-accidents-801267763/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com Young drivers claim up to £20 million for car accidents involving only one car, it has emerged. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:45:34 GMT 801266396 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/water-claims-top-list-of-home-insurers-worries-801266396/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com Claims for escape of water, flooding and storm damage are the things insurers' worry about the most, a new study has found. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:17:26 GMT 801265115 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/car-insurance-premiums-doubled-since-2005-801265115/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com Car insurance premiums now average double the amount they were in 2005, according to figures released by the AA. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:19:29 GMT 801264038 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/complaints-against-insurers-on-the-rise-801264038/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com 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. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:25:19 GMT 801262781 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/biba-supports-moves-from-ministerial-committee-801262781/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com 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. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:19:04 GMT 801262541 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/tougher-whiplash-claims-would-bring-down-cost-of-premiums-801262541/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com 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. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:59:53 GMT 801258583 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/car-crime-a-worry-for-british-drivers-801258583/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com Having cars stolen or broken into is a worry for 74% of car owners in the UK, new research has found. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:33:40 GMT 801255968 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/national-events-will-see-increase-in-home-insurance-claims-in-2012-801255968/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com This year's bumper schedule of national events will see an increased number of home insurance claims, as families celebrate in their own homes, it has been predicted. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:57:45 GMT 801254637 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/car-insurance-firms-not-recognising-civil-partnerships-801254637/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com Many car insurance companies who offer better deals to married couples are not extending the offer to civil partnerships, it has been found. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:54:18 GMT 801253402 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/home-insurance-sale-launched-by-direct-line-801253402/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com Direct Line is to launch a January sale on home insurance policies this week, with a number of competitive deals on offer. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:41:57 GMT 801250249 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/damage-to-homes-is-162-after-a-teenage-party-801250249/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com The cost of fixing damage to a family home after a teenage party has gone up to £162 on average, a new survey has found. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:36:06 GMT 801249312 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/are-you-prepared-for-bad-weather-801249312/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com With the unseasonably warm weather experienced in what was one of the hottest Novembers on record, chances are the necessary precautions for winter were set back this year. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:19:22 GMT 801248833 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/zurich-launches-combined-home-and-car-insurance-app-801248833/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com A new app for android and iOS phones has been launched by Zurich, allowing customers to log details of car and home insurance claims immediately. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:41:22 GMT 801247617 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/car-insurance-claims-increase-to-fund-christmas-801247617/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com The numbers of people committing insurance fraud increase in December every year, according to research by Axa Car Insurance. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:04:59 GMT 801245969 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/christmas-tips-from-the-association-of-british-insurers-801245969/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com In order to prevent a situation where people are claiming on their home insurance due to thefts at Christmas, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has issued a list of tips. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:31:14 GMT 801245967 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/rip-off-car-hire-firms-driving-up-the-price-of-car-insurance-801245967/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com Car insurance premiums are being increased by the practice of details being sold to rip off car hire firms, an investigation by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has found. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:29:39 GMT 801244636 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/protect-your-home-by-not-mentioning-travel-plans-online-801244636/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com A warning has been issued urging people to be careful when mentioning their travel plans on social media sites as it could compromise the security of their homes. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:37:27 GMT 801243031 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/home-insurance-claims-rise-by-200-per-cent-in-3-years-801243031/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com Extreme weather conditions in the UK during the winter months have seen insurance claims rise by 200% in the past three years. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:16:41 GMT 801243022 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/car-insurance-certificates-scrapped-in-bid-to-cut-red-tape-801243022/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com Car insurance certificates are to be scrapped alongside a third of road regulations in a bid to cut red tape, the Department for Transport has announced. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:14:55 GMT 801240358 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/future-of-car-insurance-is-a-more-accurate-risk-assessment-801240358/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com Car insurance premiums will be based on the actual driving ability of motorists in the future, instead of the current statistical data used at present. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:47:20 GMT 801238996 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/oft-launches-market-study-into-car-insurance-801238996/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com A market study launched by the Office of Fair trading (OFT) is to look into private car insurance in Britain with an emphasis on third party vehicle repairs and courtesy cars. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:05:09 GMT 801237354 http://www.uswitch.com/news/insurance/third-of-motorists-dont-know-what-to-do-when-car-skids-801237354/ martin.ellis@uswitch.com A third of motorists would not know what to do if their car skidded and would probably make the situation worse, according to a new study. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:02:07 GMT