Young drivers could save £848 on car insurance by switching to a telematics plan

Young drivers could save up to £848 on car cover by having a telematics plan and it’s typically the under 20s who benefit EXCLUSIVE: Motorists aged 17 to 24 could save hundreds by switching plans  Telematics policies are cheaper than standard car insurance ones The fall in prices has not matched other motor premiums  By … Read more

Car insurance premiums fall by £100 in one month

Car insurance premiums fell by £100 in January compared to December, new research has revealed. The typical annual outlay for cover now sits at £627, the cheapest level since summer 2015, according to data from Compare the Market. The change of £100 means a fall of 14 per cent from December 2020 to January 2021 … Read more

Do I have to declare a cancelled car insurance policy at renewal?

My 18 year old son took out a reasonably priced car insurance which included having a black box fitted. He was clocked speeding on three separate occasions by the box – not the police or a speed cameras – and his policy was cancelled within seven days. Since then, he has found out that in … Read more

Brexit visa rules for Tenerife and insurance refunds: The Holiday Guru tackles travellers’ issues

Brexit visa rules for Tenerife and insurance refunds: The Holiday Guru tackles travellers’ issues By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 15:08 GMT, 11 February 2021 | Updated: 15:08 GMT, 11 February 2021  The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. This week he offers advice on booking a South-East Asia backpacking trip and … Read more

Fresh hope for victims of the cladding scandal as insurance claims could be paid by the state

Fresh hope for victims of the cladding scandal as it emerges their insurance claims could be paid by the state Insurance premiums have soared by £1.6billion for those living in unsafe homes Those without buildings insurance risk their homes being repossessed  Homeowners living in fire-trap flats could have insurance claims paid by state  By Miles … Read more

How lockdown can help to reduce your insurance bills

Home, car and travel cover: How lockdown can help to reduce your insurance bills Changes to the way we travel and work affect our insurance requirements  When applying for car insurance, rethink how many miles you are likely to drive  With home insurance, you could think of buying accidental damage as an add-on By Rachel … Read more

Dustin Diamond was set to bring back his Saved By The Bell robot Kevin for insurance adverts

Dustin Diamond had plans to bring back Screech’s robot sidekick from Saved By The Bell in new adverts, it was revealed on Wednesday. The actor tragically died on Monday at the age of 44 after a brief battle with stage four lung cancer. Dustin’s friend Dan Block revealed to TMZ that Dustin had been working on … Read more

Insurance boost for families in flood-prone areas

Insurance boost for families in flood-prone areas as they could get lower premiums if they install protective measures Residents in flood-prone areas may be entitled to lower insurance premiums  Plans for householders to claim discounts with floor barriers or air brick covers   Aim to give households in flood-hit areas additional support to protect property By … Read more

‘Most-flooded’ UK city revealed – how much does flooding add to YOUR insurance premium? 

Homeowners in Hull are six times more likely to be impacted by flooding than the average person living in the UK. The port city in East Yorkshire has experienced more flooding than any other town or city, according to new research from MoneySupermarket, with 5.9 per cent of homes having a history of flooding.   On … Read more

Car insurance cost hits four-year low as vehicle use stalls due to Covid

Cost of car insurance hits four-year low: Average premium drops to £465 as vehicle use stalls in the pandemic The average price paid for comprehensive motor insurance in 2020 was £465  This is the lowest level since 2016 and down 1% since 2019, data shows  It is likely costs are down due to the reduced … Read more