Car insurance prices up 4% in Q1
A 4% rise in average comprehensive car insurance premiums in the first quarter of the year has pushed the annual rate to a 2% increase, according to research by Confused and WTW.
Following a second consecutive quarter of price rises it is the first annual uplift in the Car Insurance Price Index since the autumn of 2020.
The pair put the average cost for UK motorists at £550 as they highlighted the increase came after the introduction of the Financial Conduct Authority’s ban on dual pricing which went live at the start of the year.
The findings echoed previous analysis by Consumer Intelligence which had found a 4.9% premium leap in January alone levelling out to a 4.3%
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 print this content. Please contact info@insuranceage.co.uk to find out more.
You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@insuranceage.co.uk to find out more.
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
You may share this content using our article tools. Printing this content is for the sole use of the Authorised User (named subscriber), as outlined in our terms and conditions - https://www.infopro-insight.com/terms-conditions/insight-subscriptions/
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@insuranceage.co.uk
Copyright Infopro Digital Limited. All rights reserved.
You may share this content using our article tools. Copying this content is for the sole use of the Authorised User (named subscriber), as outlined in our terms and conditions - https://www.infopro-insight.com/terms-conditions/insight-subscriptions/
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@insuranceage.co.uk
Most read
- Zurich strikes five-year capacity deal with MGA Freedom Services
- Aviva to open branches in Chelmsford and Southampton
- Pen inks £150m social housing capacity deal with SiriusPoint