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SmartDriverClub Research Says Brits Are Back on The Roads

SmartDriverClub Insurance has revealed that the nation’s average trips per day has risen by more than 100%. Comparing data from w/c 23rd March and w/c 27th April, the results have shown that Britain appears to be waning […]

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insurethebox Notes 24% Increase in Speeding During Lockdown

While there has been a considerable drop in the number of drivers on UK roads, insurethebox, the UK’s telematics insurance pioneer, recorded a 24% increase in speeding propensity between February and March.  As a result, […]

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Van Insurance Costs Rise, as Sole Traders Take Corona Lockdown Hit

Van insurance premiums reached a record £1,881 last month, the latest analysis from insurance market experts Consumer Intelligence shows. Its Van Insurance Index shows that average premiums for new customers were at the end of […]

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Is The UK Lockdown Ending On The Fly? Road Traffic Increases This Week

Traffic levels on UK roads have reached their highest level since the coronavirus lockdown was introduced, new figures have revealed. Government data shows the number of vehicles being driven on Monday was 56% lower than […]

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Lockdown Love Handles? Survey Reveals Staying In Means Piling On The Pounds

Laka, the community-driven insurance technology company, has today released new research identifying Britons’ worries about the effects of the Covid-19 lockdown on their mental and physical health. Commissioned by YouGov, the research shows that weight […]

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UK Insurers Set to Pay Out £1.2 Billion in Corona Related Claims

Initial estimates from the ABI (Association of British Insurers) indicate that its members expect to pay out over £1.2 billion in claims to support businesses and individuals affected by Covid-19. This covers payments on business […]

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No, Petrol Will Not Stay Below £1 a Litre, And Here’s Why

Commenting on the fall in the oil price which is once again putting pressure on UK retailers to cut pump prices, RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “The oversupply of oil continues to suppress the barrel price and […]

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Trakm8 Offers Devices to Insurers & Brokers During Corona Emergency

Barney Thompson, business unit director for data specialist Trakm8’s insurance division, looks at the support on-hand to the insurance industry during the COVID-19 crisis. “As part of the government’s response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, […]