Latest Car insurance News 
27 per cent of drivers allow their policies to auto-renew, many in the mistaken belief that they will be rewarded for their loyalty
Over a quarter of motorists (9 million drivers) are potentially missing out on huge savings on their car insurance by simply automatically renewing their policies. New research from Gocompare.com reveals that 27 per cent of drivers allow their policies to auto-renew - many in the mistaken belief that they will be rewarded for their loyalty. Thirty-nine per cent of drivers have been with their current car insurer for three years or longer, ... [more]
Some insurers are simply not ready to deal with electric cars
New electric car owners may find it difficult to insure their greener car while others maybe shocked at the cost. Unfortunately, it looks like the insurance industry is still adjusting to the presence of electric cars on the UK roads. Investigating how ready car insurance firms and their websites are for electric cars, TheGreenCarWebsite found that, as the first electric car models make their first UK deliveries, just two of the four biggest p... [more]
MoneySupermarket is the insurance site most visible to searchers
According to the latest independent research by Greenlight, the number of searches made online by UK consumers for home insurance-related products is expected to rise in the early part of 2011. The quarterly research uses industry data to identify 720 of the most popular search terms used by UK consumers to find providers of home, travel and car insurance. The report, ‘Insurance Sector Report – October 2010, reveals there were over 1.7 millio... [more]
Look carefully at the small printon insurance cover policies if you are hiring a car this winter
Anyone thinking of taking a ski break this winter with car hire should look carefully at the small print as exclusions on insurance cover policies offered by many car rental companies can prove extremely expensive if any damage is caused to the vehicle. moneymaxim is warning half term skiers to look carefully to see what they are and aren’t covered for when hiring a car this winter. For example one of the most common insurance claims made each... [more]
A potential 19 million drivers could be missing out on cheaper car insurance
According to new research by Gocompare.com,although 61 per cent of consumers are expecting 2011 to be a very difficult year financially, over 12 million of them have never switched any of the 20 most common financial products including car insurance, home insurance, energy provider, credit card or mortgage lender. * 25.9% of consumers have never switched any of the 20 most common financial products * 13.6% of drivers have NEVER switched their... [more]
Winter Weather Forcing Drivers to Reconsider Their Car Insurance
LONDON, February 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --A sharp drop in temperature and predictions of snow are giving many drivers pause for thought as they review whether their car insurance policy gives them adequate ...
Does a Garage Cut Your Car Insurance?
In most cases, there's no correlation between whether you park in a garage and what you pay for car insurance.
Ontario car insurance rates increase 2.9 per cent says Kanetix.ca
Consumers still have opportunities to save money on their car insuranceTORONTO , Feb. 6, 2012 /CNW/ - Kanetix® (www.kanetix.ca), an online quote comparison website for insurance and financial products, ...
How Does Your Car Insurance Company Classify Your Ride?
Car insurance companies determine your insurance rates based on several factors. One of the main factors is what kind of car you drive. In the UK, a Group Rating Panel reviews each type of car and provides a suggested risk factor for each model. Insurers can use these group ratings to help establish standard premiums for the cars based on the criteria that the Rating Panel uses.
ICBC hikes basic insurance rates 11.2-per-cent
B.C. drivers are being forced to pay higher premiums for their ICBC basic car insurance even though a rate hike has yet to be formally approved by the province's utility commission.
Car Policy for Less, but Only if You Call
A retiree qualified for lower car insurance premiums, but found that out only after a chance piece of mail prodded him to call his insurer.
Car Insurance Discount Helps Pac-12 Students and Alumni Save Money on Car Insurance
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Esurance, the direct-to-consumer personal car insurance company, is offering Pac-12 students and alumni living in Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, and Utah a car insurance ...
Progressive Car Insurance to Hire 65 People in Phoenix
In a state where unemployment rates recently hit 8.7 percent, Progressive car insurance is helping boost the Phoenix area economy by filling 65 positions in sales and service.
Progressive Car Insurance to Hire 185 People in Austin
In a state where unemployment rates recently hit 7.8 percent, Progressive car insurance is helping boost the Austin area economy by filling 185 positions in sales, service and clai
Progressive Car Insurance to Hire 390 People in Tampa
In a state where unemployment rates recently hit 9.9 percent, Progressive car insurance is helping boost the Tampa area economy by filling 390 positions in sales, service and claim
