Car premiums up by £20 in Q3 2016
AA Index says rise in IPT and the high volume of whiplash claims are to blame.
Car insurance premiums are continuing to rise, according to the AA's latest British Insurance Premium Index.
The index revealed that the average shop-around quoted premium for a comprehensive car insurance policy has increased by more than £20, to £585.84, over the three months ending 30 September 2016.
Premiums have jumped 3.7 percent over the quarter and by 16.3 percent over the last 12 months.
"We are witnessing sustained price increases once again which is bad news for drivers," said Michael
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