Opinion

Opinion: Your Job Is Irrelevant When it Comes to Car Insurance

Straight talking from the Editor’s keyboard. The recent Covid-19 pandemic has changed so much in the world of work, especially in the UK, where for decades millions of people have commuted 3-10 miles a day […]

Insurance Brokers

Consumer Intelligence Says Car Insurance Premiums Are Falling

Despite an overall increase of 2.7% in the last 12 months, average premiums for UK motorists began to fall as the country went into lockdown, according to the latest research from data insight specialist, Consumer […]

News

Consumers Plan to Cancel Contents Cover, As WFH Becomes New Normal

The latest research from data insight specialist Consumer Intelligence shows the cost of buildings and contents insurance has risen 0.5% in the last 3 months (to an average premium of £151), but remains competitive, with […]

News

WFH Means Pricier Home Insurance, Says GlobalData

Home insurers could see a rise in premiums over the coming years if home working becomes more popular, as risk will shift from commercial property to household insurance, according to GlobalData. During the lockdown, home […]

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Men Still Pay More Than Women for Car Insurance, But Men Are Risk-Takers

Men pay £121 more than women on average to insure their car – a 26% difference – according to new research by MoneySuperMarket. The analysis of nearly 15 million car insurance enquiries on MoneySuperMarket, reveals that men pay £581 on average, compared to women who pay £460.   You may ask why this is? […]

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Ireland’s Drivers To Get Car Insurance Refunds – Will UK Insurers Follow?

According to Irish media outlets, some five insurers in Ireland intend to refund car drivers after Corona. AXA has stated it will pay out 33 euros each to their car insurance policyholders. The move will […]

Opinion

Insurance Edge Podcast 001 – Admiral Takes The Lead on Car Insurance Refunds

In this debut episode we take a look at Admiral’s £25 premium refund, a quick round-up industry comment and look ahead to the end of lockdown – will the industry see a spike in claims […]