From loose change to change of heart

The news that nearly half the UK's population would consider making afalse insurance claim has promp...

The news that nearly half the UK's population would consider making afalse insurance claim has prompted the ABI to reiterate the industry'sdetermination to clamp down on fraudulent claims.

An 'honesty study' found that 47% of those surveyed admitted they wouldconsider defrauding insurers; second in the dishonesty list only to the60% who said they would not hand back money if given too much change in ashop.

Now there may be some concern over levels of numeracy in the UK, but Icannot believe that

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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.