Car Insurance

Why motorists should contest if charged by authorities for a road crash

Don’t simply accept steep bill for road repairs after an accident (says a claims company)

Older motorists hit by sharp increase in cost of insurance

While insurance premiums for all went up by 3 percent on average, over 50s have copped a 3.6 percent increase, but they still pay less

How much does a no-claims bonus save you on car insurance?

New research has given a good indication as to exactly how much differing years of no-claims bonus will save you on average when looking for car insurance

Car insurance company tells drivers to slow down

A car insurance company has contacted 80,000 customers to tell them to slow down. It claims to have prevented around 700 accidents over three years

Honcho ‘matchmaker’ app promises cheaper insurance for young drivers

Honcho – the UK's first reverse-auction marketplace app – requires insurers to bid against each others for customers, which should mean cheaper premiums.

Speeding drivers ‘most likely to crash’

Researchers at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, used insurance company data to conclude that speeding drivers are more likely to crash.

How to ensure a successful car insurance claim

Two percent of car insurance claims are rejected by insurers, which means 43,000 are turned down every year. Here are five ways to ensure a successful claim

Young male drivers are by far the most dangerous, says insurance data

Young male drivers pose the highest risk on the road, according to new data collated by Insurethebox.

Car insurance cheaper with 9 points than zero no-claims bonus

New research suggests that having nine points on your licence can result in cheaper insurance premiums than starting from scratch with your no-claims bonus

1 in 4 motorists switch car insurer after a claim

Frustrations during the claims process sends policy holders fleeing