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Kasey Cassells
Senior Content Editor
About the Author
Kasey started writing for Uswitch in 2014.
She helps people better understand and save money on their gas and electricity bills.
She's also a content editor for all things car insurance and personal finance.
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Energy
Car Insurance
Personal Finances
Education
BA (Hons) in Journalism - Solent University
Articles written by Kasey
Pet damage home insurance
Is your home covered for damage caused by pets? Our guide explains what is included under accidental damage and can help you find the right home insurance.
Learn moreTop 10 home security tips
Read our top 10 home security tips for securing your home, and making sure your home insurance policy is valid. Compare home insurance quotes with Uswitch in minutes.
Learn moreCar insurance for drivers with vandalism claims - Uswitch
Vandalism claims can affect the cost of your car insurance, but there are ways you can save. Read about vandalism claims in our guide and save with Uswitch.
Learn moreCar insurance legal cover explained - Uswitch
Car insurance legal expenses cover is available as a feature or add-on for many insurance policies - but how can it cover you in the event of a claim?
Learn moreMonthly vs. annual car insurance payments - Uswitch
Our guide reveals the difference between paying for your car insurance annually and paying in monthly instalments. Find out which payment method is the cheapest here.
Learn moreNo claims bonus explained - Uswitch
A no-claims bonus can mean a big discount on your car insurance. Find out how a no claims bonus works and how you can protect it in the event of a claim.
Learn moreCar insurance for disabled drivers - Uswitch
In this guide we explain what options are available to drivers with disabilities looking for a car insurance policy, and how to still get the best deal on cover.
Learn more20 tips to get cheaper car insurance - Uswitch
Read our guide and discover 20 ways to cut the cost of your car insurance, from choosing the right car to paying upfront for your insurance cover.
Learn moreWhat is the difference between third party and comprehensive car insurance? - Uswitch
You might assume that third party car insurance is cheaper than a fully comprehensive policy, but this isn't always the case. Find out what the difference between third party and comprehensive car insurance is here.
Learn moreHow to cancel your car insurance policy - Uswitch
Find everything you need to know about cancelling your car insurance policy, cancellation fees, no claims discount and the 14-day cooling off period in our guide.
Learn moreCar insurance for people with criminal convictions - Uswitch
Car insurance costs can rise for drivers with criminal convictions. Read our guide to saving on car insurance for convicted drivers and compare quotes here.
Learn moreCan I get a car insurance discount if I have a dash cam? - Uswitch
Find out how dash cams can save you money on your car insurance in our guide.
Learn moreCar insurance for drivers with at-fault insurance claims - Uswitch
An at-fault car insurance claim can have a big impact on your premium. If you've made an at-fault claim, find out how to reduce the cost of your car insurance renewal here.
Learn moreHow does 4x4 car insurance work? - Uswitch
Do you need specialist 4x4 car insurance or are you covered by a standard car insurance policy? Our guide to 4x4 insurance could help you to save.
Learn moreCar insurance for drink drivers - Uswitch
Learn how to cut the cost of car insurance after a driving ban with our informative guide, and compare car insurance quotes from specialist providers.
Learn moreCar insurance for temporary imports - Uswitch
Find out everything you need to know about temporarily importing your car if you're visiting, working, or studying in the UK as a non-resident.
Learn moreWill a non-fault accident affect my insurance? - Uswitch
If you've made a car insurance claim for an accident that wasn't your fault, your insurance costs could still go up. Find out how to prevent this.
Learn moreWhat is import car insurance? - Uswitch
Read our guide to find out about import car insurance, types of car imports and the costs of importing a car to the UK.
Learn moreLearner driver insurance - Uswitch
Learning to drive can be costly. Read about provisional drivers car insurance, and find out the cheapest ways to keep learner driver insurance costs down.
Learn moreCar insurance for drivers with previous claims - Uswitch
Car insurance can be more expensive for drivers with previous claims. Read our guide for tips on reducing your car insurance costs if you've made a claim.
Learn moreWhat are the cheapest and best first cars for new drivers? - Uswitch
Once you've passed your driving test, you'll need a car - but what are the cheapest and best first cars for new drivers? Find out how to make your decision here.
Learn moreTypes of car insurance explained - Uswitch
Understand the different types of car insurance available (comprehensive, third party and TPFT) and find which car insurance policy is right for you.
Learn moreHow to add a learner driver to car insurance - Uswitch
Find out how to add a learner driver to your existing car insurance policy, what it might cost and more in our guide.
Learn moreWhat are the cheapest cars to insure in 2023 - Uswitch
The type of car you drive affects the cost of your car insurance. Find the cheapest car insurance groups and the cheapest cars to insure in 2023 here.
Learn moreHow to make a car insurance claim - Uswitch
How do you make a car insurance claim if you have an accident? Find out how long you have to make the claim, what the process is and more here.
Learn moreCar insurance for convicted drivers - Uswitch
Find out how to get car insurance if you’ve got a driving conviction - what are the restrictions and is it more expensive?
Learn moreTransferring insurance from one car to another - Uswitch
Looking to replace your car, but not sure how to insure the new one? Learn how to transfer existing insurance from one car to another or see if you could save by switching.
Learn moreIs my car insured? How to run a car insurance check - Uswitch
Is your car insured? Driving without a valid car insurance policy is illegal. Find out how to check your insurance to see if you're insured to drive.
Learn moreAm I insured to drive someone else's car? - Uswitch
Before you borrow a friend's of relative's car, do you know whether you're insured? Even if you have your own comprehensive car insurance policy, you may not be covered to drive another vehicle.
Learn moreCar insurance for foreign drivers in the UK - Uswitch
Find out how you can drive in the UK if you have a non-UK licence, what car insurance international drivers need before getting behind the wheel and how to lower costs.
Learn moreCar Scrappage Schemes in the UK - Uswitch.com
Car manufacturers often have car scrappage offers - a type of trade-in deal where you get money off a new vehicle. How do scrappage schemes work?
Learn moreApproved door locks for home insurance
In this guide we tell you about all of the approved locks and how this added piece of security could save you some cash on your home insurance premiums.
Learn moreTop 10 tips for summer driving
You may know the risks of driving in winter, but summer driving carries its own dangers. Read our top 10 tips on making long journeys in the summer months.
Learn moreHow to check your MOT history and get reminders
An MOT is your car's annual health check. But who needs one and how do you find out when yours is due? Set up a reminder with Uswitch.
Learn moreInsuring your bike on your home insurance
Do you need bicycle insurance? Find out how to insure your bicycle on your home contents insurance.
Learn more10 common car insurance myths busted
Find out the truth behind 10 common car insurance myths, and ensure you're fully covered without overpaying for your policy.
Learn moreDoes Home Contents Insurance Cover Mobile Phones?
Are mobile phones covered by home insurance policy? Our guide explains how to use your home contents insurance to include your mobile phone.
Learn moreTemporary van insurance
Temporary van insurance offers comprehensive cover without putting the van owner's no claims bonus at risk. Find out more with Uswitch's guide to temporary van insurance.
Learn moreLow mileage car insurance
Do you know what effect your annual mileage could have on your car insurance premium? Find out more about the different types of low mileage car insurance.
Learn moreCar Warranty | Used and Extended Car Warranties
While car insurance can cover the cost of repairing your vehicle after an accident, car warranty could be a useful extra for when something goes wrong.
Learn moreWhat is GAP Insurance & Is it worth it? - Get a Quote Online
When you buy a new car, gap insurance is an extra level of cover you may want to consider getting a quote for. But what is gap insurance, and is it worth it? Read to find out.
Learn moreWhere to park for cheaper car insurance?
Can you lower your car insurance premiums by parking your car in a garage or on a driveway? Find out how your parking space affects your insurance costs.
Learn moreNo deposit car insurance: is there such a thing?
Finding money for car insurance cover can be difficult, which is why no deposit car insurance is in high demand. But does this type of policy even exist?
Learn moreHow to apply for a UK provisional licence
Getting your provisional licence is the first step to learning to drive. Find out how to apply for a provisional driving licence and how much it costs.
Learn moreCar Insurance Excess Explained | Voluntary and Compulsory
Everything you need to know about car insurance excess. What are the differences between voluntary and compulsory excess, and which is right for you.
Learn moreHow much are driving lessons? | Driving Lesson Cost
Find out exactly how much it costs to learn to drive - we look at driving lessons, tests, and getting a licence.
Learn moreWhat is SORN? | How to SORN a Car
What is SORN and how do you SORN a car. Find out how to make a statutory off road notification to declare your car as off the road.
Learn moreTemporary Learner Driver Insurance
Want to practice driving in your parents' car? Read about temporary learner insurance as an alternative to insuring a provisional driver as a named driver.
Learn moreWhat is ghost broking?
So-called ‘ghost broker’ target drivers looking to get a good deal, and sell them fake or invalid insurance policies that aren’t worth the paper they’re written on. Find out how to avoid them here.
Learn moreWhat to do when your car is declared a write off
All you need to know about insurance write-off categories. Find out what happens when your insurer considers your car too damaged to repair economically.
Learn moreCalculate your carbon footprint
Understanding your household's impact on the environment has never been easier with our carbon footprint calculator.
Learn moreBattle of the Brands: best supermarket own-brand vegan ranges ranked
Uswitch has analysed the own-brand vegan ranges from eight different supermarkets to reveal which have the most choice.
Learn moreThe global green building leaders: Which countries are leading the way?
With the construction industry accounting for huge proportions of global energy usage, Uswitch has analysed which countries lead the way by looking at certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
Learn moreThe world’s most sustainable cities
From green space through to public transport, air quality and energy sources, we look at the world’s most sustainable cities and what makes them so successful.
Learn moreThe Eco-Egg Report: the most sustainable Easter eggs revealed in new study
Uswitch reveals the he most sustainable Easter eggs UK shoppers can buy in new study.
Learn moreGreen garages: How eco-friendly are the cars of the rich and famous?
Taking 50 cars of the world’s richest people, we analysed their CO2 emissions to reveal which ones are the most eco friendly.
Learn moreCarbon Emissions of the Web’s Most Popular Sites
Discover which websites are the ‘dirtiest’ when it comes to carbon emissions per visit as well as the most eco-friendly options on the web.
Learn moreHow to buy a new car
Our guide explains the steps of buying a new car, from choosing how to finance your purchase to getting the right level of insurance for your new car.
Learn moreHow Does Black Box and Telematics Insurance Work?
Is a black box device right for you? Learn about how black box devices work and policy types that could help you to save on your car insurance.
Learn moreHome insurance annual vs monthly payments
Should you pay annually or monthly for your home insurance? Discover which payment method could work out to be the most cost-effective for you
Learn moreHome insurance claims for burglaries using keys
Will your insurance cover you if you are burgled using keys? Read our guide to find out how to protect your home from key burglaries and see if you can make a claim.
Learn moreSaving Money on Your Home Insurance Renewal
Can you save money on your home insurance renewal? Read our guide and learn how to save by switching - then compare home quotes within minutes.
Learn moreHome Insurance for Over 50s
In this guide, we explain all about uswitch home insurance for over 50s and over 60s and how you can save on your home and contents insurance. As you get older, some types of house insurance generally gets more expensive, but when it comes to home insurance the opposite happens.
Learn moreWardrobe cover: insuring your clothes
Even if you don't own much designer gear, the cost of your clothes can add up. Could you afford to replace them all? Read our guide to wardrobe and clothing insurance.
Learn moreShed and garage insurance
Are the contents of your shed or garage covered under your home insurance policy? Read our guide to find out how to protect and insure your outbuildings, with shed and garage contents insurance.
Learn moreTenants Insurance for Rented Property
Compare tenants insurance for people renting a home. Read our guide to find out how you can benefit from renters insurance.
Learn moreHome Emergency Cover & Insurance - Save money on home emergency assists
Compare home emergency policies for protection against things like heating, plumbing and electrical problems. Save money when require home emergency services and assists.
Learn moreCar insurance claims against uninsured drivers
Car insurance can be costly for people with previous claims against uninsured drivers. This guide explains how to prevent your insurance costs from rising.
Learn moreNew for old or contents indemnity cover?
New for old insurance policies are designed to replace your stolen or damaged home contents, with new equivalent items, even for your older possessions.
Learn moreHome Insurance for Thatched Property
Affordable home insurance can be hard to come by for houses with thatched roofs. Read our guide and learn more about how to find thatched house insurance.
Learn moreNew Build Home Insurance - Compare Quotes
Compare new build home insurance. Learn if you need to take out a new build house insurance on your property or if you are covered by the builder's warranty.
Learn moreWorking from home insurance
Does your regular home insurance cover you for working from home? Read our guide and find out whether you need to consider working from home insurance.
Learn moreHome Insurance for Property Subsidence
Compare home insurance quotes for properties affected by subsidence. Learn more about subsidence home insurance and non-standard cover. Subsidence is the caving in or sinking of an area of land, so if your home is affected then you may wish to speak to a specialist home insurance provider.
Learn moreInsurance for Let Property - Buy to Let Landlord Cover
Learn all about insurance for let property, landlord insurance policies and what they should include. We can help you get cover by providing you with a tailored quote to suit your needs.
Learn moreAre Christmas presents covered on home insurance?
As fire and burglary claims increase in December, we reveal whether your Christmas presents are protected from theft or damage on your home insurance.
Learn moreGoing on holiday? Make sure your home is protected
Before you set off on holiday, it's a good idea to review your home contents insurance cover. Read our top tips for home security.
Learn moreInsurance law reform - what it means for you
An insurance law providing consumers with better protection arrived on 6 April 2017 - we look at how it works and what it could mean for you.
Learn moreeCall: Could your car save your life?
Under the eCall, every car sold in the European Union is set to come equipped with a device that can send alerts to the emergency services if needed.
Learn moreWhat is provisional driver insurance?
Learn about the insurance requirements for learner drivers and discover how to reduce the cost of provisional driver insurance.
Learn moreHoliday Home and Unoccupied Property Insurance
Holiday home and empty house insurance for your second property or a holiday house. Holiday home insurance is also important to protect homes in other parts of the world where they may be more at risk from the elements than homes in the UK.
Learn moreNon-standard home insurance
Non-standard home insurance can help protect a property against a range of circumstances that many of the standard insurers are not willing to cover.
Learn moreWhat is Domestic Appliance Insurance?
What is home appliance insurance and how much cover do you need? Our guide to household appliance insurance can help you compare insurance quotes and decide what is the right level of protection for your household needs.
Learn moreCar insurance for grey imports
Read our guide and find out how to get car insurance for a grey import. Learn more about imports and compare quotes from specialist insurers with Uswitch.
Learn moreHome Insurance for Listed Buildings
Do you own a listed building? Find out how to insure your listed building and see if you can get a better deal with a specialist non-standard home insurer. Specialist listed buildings insurance might be your best option when looking for cover.
Learn moreHome insurance: 10 things to do to stay covered - Uswitch
Only 79% of home insurance claims are paid out by insurers. Find out 10 things you must do to stay covered in case you have to claim your insurance.
Learn moreDoes home insurance cover DIY and building work?
DIY can be a great money-saving way of fixing up your property — but will your home insurance cover you if you take home improvements into your own hands?
Learn moreGadget Insurance: Holiday Cover for Your Devices
Low limits on travel insurance may mean your gadgets are not covered unless you take out a standalone policy
Learn moreHow much home insurance do you need?
Our guide can help you to determine how much home insurance you need. The type of policy and cover that's best for you will depend on your specific needs.
Learn moreFlood Risk Insurance: What is the Flood Re Scheme?
The Flood Re scheme could help to make home insurance more accessible and affordable for up to 350,000 homes in flood-risk areas. Our guide explains more.
Learn moreStorm, Wind, Rain and Weather Damage Insurance
Has your home been damaged by extreme weather? Read our home insurance guide and find out how to claim for storm damage to your building or possessions.
Learn moreNo claims discount for home insurance policies
Our guide explains how to save money on your home insurance by building up a no claims discount. Quickly compare home insurance quotes today with Uswitch.
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