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First fall in car premiums for over two years
Comprehensive car insurance premiums fell by 5% in the first three months of 2024 after nine consecutive quarters of rises, according to the latest research from Confused/WTW.
Motor premiums surge to record high
Motorists are paying 58% more than a year ago for comprehensive car insurance, according to the latest research by Confused and WTW.
Motor insurance prices at record high – ABI
The average premium paid for private comprehensive motor insurance in the second quarter of this year was £511, according to the Association of British Insurers, the highest figure since it started collecting the data in 2012.
WTW/Confused: 12-month motor premium rise the highest since records began
Comprehensive car insurance premiums have risen by a record 40% (£222) during the last 12 months, with UK motorists now paying £776 on average, according to the latest Confused Car Insurance Price Index in association with WTW.
UK car insurance premiums see biggest annual rise in over a decade
Car insurance premiums increased by £107 (20%) during the past 12 months, with motorists now on average paying £657, according to research from Confused and WTW.
Steve Dukes named Confused CEO
Steve Dukes was promoted from chief operating officer to CEO at aggregator Confused, succeeding Louise O’Shea.
Fitch warns of ‘dire’ profitability for insurers in ‘bleak’ picture
The outlook for UK home and motor insurers’ profitability “remains pretty dire for 2023”, according to Federico Faccio, senior director of EMEA insurance at Fitch Ratings.
Car premiums surge 19% in 2022
Comprehensive car insurance premiums increased sharply by 19% during the last 12 months, with UK motorists now paying £629 on average, according to the latest Car Insurance Price Index.
Blog: Helping customers budget better as cost-of-living crisis bites
Premium finance is not just a useful cash flow tool for clients. It can also help brokers boost customer retention and plug insurance gaps, says Seán Kemple, managing director of Close Brothers Premium Finance
Biggest annual rise in five years as car premiums jump 14%
Average comprehensive car insurance premiums reached £586 in the third quarter, up 14% since Q3 2021 and by 6% in the last three months alone, according to research by Confused and WTW.
Car damage inflation cooling off - Jefferies
Jefferies’ UK motor insurance tracker has revealed that car damage inflation has dropped and is now at 7% year-on-year as the group maintained its forecast of a combined operating ratio of 116% for the market in 2022.
Car insurance premiums up 6% in the last 12 months
The cost of comprehensive car insurance rose by £32 in the last 12 months, according to research by Confused and WTW.
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.
Tempcover to sell up to Uswitch and Confused owner RVU
The broker completed an MBO at the start of 2018.
UK car insurance premiums rose 5% in Q4 2021
Despite car insurance dropping by 6% in 2021, the final quarter of the year saw the first increases in premium since 2020.
Motor premiums continue to fall in Q3
Premiums are the cheapest they have been since mid-2015, but the rate at which prices are falling has slowed in the last three months, according to Confused/Willis Towers Watson.
Admiral profit soars by 76% in first half of 2021
COR improved to 75.2%, while its lockdown rebate cost the provider £21.1m during the six-month period.
Admiral flags “higher than expected” profit
The business suggested low claims frequency and unusually positive developments in the cost of bodily injury claims will boost its half year figures.
Motor premiums see biggest drop since 2014
The pandemic along with pricing action needed to meet the FCA's crackdown on dual pricing is expected to cause continued uncertainty in the motor market, according to Confused/Willis Towers Watson.
Profit and turnover up for Admiral Group
Profit before tax was driven by strong reserve releases and lower claims frequency.
Aventus launches Aggregator API
The product is aimed at brokers and integrates with a wide range of price comparison websites.