AA: premium rise warning.

Car insurance premiums have risen rapidly due to three years' of underwriting losses in the insuranc...

Car insurance premiums have risen rapidly due to three years' of
underwriting losses in the insurance market and a stagnant stock market,
claims the AA. George Lowe, director of AA Insurance, said that insurers
have responded by "merging to create economies of scale, and increasing
premiums on car insurance". Premiums are now on average £78 more than two
years ago, however, motorists can make a 30% saving by shopping around.

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@insuranceage.co.uk.

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@insuranceage.co.uk to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Insurance Age? View our subscription options

Register

Sign up and gain access to five complimentary news articles every month.

Already have an account? Sign in here

This address will be used to create your account

ABI records 3% home premiums rise in Q1

Average home insurance premiums for buildings and contents cover rose by 3% to £375 in the first quarter of this year, pushing the year-on-year rise up to 19%, according to the Association of British Insurers.