Opinion: Rob Townend on claims in car insurance
Cutting bogus claims to cut costs: The number of spurious personal injury claims has been spiralling up but, as Rob Townend says, new reforms could help to crackdown on the problem
It doesn’t seem that long since we were last talking about how to cut the cost of car insurance, which is on the rise primarily due to the number and cost of personal injury claims.
I’ve spoken with many brokers and what strikes me is how strongly they feel about this subject. Brokers and their customers are fed up with the UK’s growing compensation culture, from fraudulent and opportunistic claims, to nuisance calls and higher motor premiums.
It’s no surprise then that many brokers have joined
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.
As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (point 2.4), printing is limited to a single copy.
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. As outlined in our terms and conditions, https://www.infopro-digital.com/terms-and-conditions/subscriptions/ (clause 2.4), an Authorised User may only make one copy of the materials for their own personal use. You must also comply with the restrictions in clause 2.5.
If you would like to purchase additional rights please email info@insuranceage.co.uk