Latest Car insurance News 
Huge rises in car insurance premiums for city motorists
Car insurance premiums have seen a steep 14% increase in the past year according to the AA British Insurance Premium Index. This is the highest rate increase on record and average premiums for comprehensive motor cover jumped by 5.6% in the third quarter of the year, the biggest quarterly increase since the AA first started monitoring the market in 1994. A City Car Club survey showed that mostly this increase in premiums had been felt by city mot... [more]
Drivers struggle to understand the terms used in their car insurance policy
According to research by swiftcover.com, almost one in five drivers (18%) think car insurance policies are purposely designed to confuse them. The survey found that 42% of Brits struggle to understand the terms used in their car policy, leaving them uncertain over what they are actually covered for. Nearly a quarter of people (23%) have no idea what voluntary excess means, despite the fact that many people increase their voluntary excess as a ... [more]
Carole Nash enters military vehicle market
Carole Nash has entered the military vehicle market pledging to repeat the success it achieved in the highly specialist motorcycle insurance sector where it is market leader. And it says its new policies have been directly influenced by feedback from military vehicle owners themselves. “Prior to launch we conducted extensive research which included taking our draft proposals out to enthusiasts. Their feedback was instrumental in shaping the fi... [more]
Get £30 off your car insurance when you buy at least 30 litres of TOTAL EXCELLIUM
TOTAL has partnered with swiftcover.com to give away £30 off car insurance when you buy at least 30 litres or more of its advanced fuel TOTAL EXCELLIUM (unleaded or diesel fuel). From now until 3rd November 2009, customers will be given a voucher when they buy 30 litres or more of fuel at selected TOTAL forecourts. This voucher can then be redeemed online when purchasing car insurance with swiftcover.com. TOTAL EXCELLIUM is a range of ad... [more]
Motorcycle insurance company expands in the motorhome insurance market
Carole Nash was ranked as the UK’s 38th biggest UK insurance broker in August 2009 and employs over 300 staff in the UK and Ireland. It provides insurance for some 300,000 classic, vintage, modern, custom and off road motorcycles – around 20 percent of all licensed machines. It is also a leading player in the classic car sector. Carole Nash has now hooked up to the motorhome insurance market, pledging to repeat the success it achieved in the ... [more]
Coles launches car insurance product
Grocery giant Coles has launched a car insurance product backed by parent conglomerate Wesfarmers Ltd.
Coles enter car insurance market
Coles has entered the national car insurance market, launching a new, flexible and great value product with added benefits and savings for customers, backed by the strength of Wesfarmers Insurance. As well as providing quality insurance and peace of mind, Coles Car Insurance lets customers triple their standard four cent Coles fuel discount receipt once every [...]
Insurance fraud rears its ugly head
The good news is automobile insurance in Ontario will not go up much under new rules that come into effect on Sept. 1, and might even go down slightly. The bad news is you are about to get less coverage for your buck
NRMA Insurance Urges Queensland Drivers to Keep Eyes on Road
NRMA Insurance is urging Queensland drivers to reposition their portable GPS units and keep their eyes on the road, after running road tests to investigate their impact on driver attention and safety.
NRMA Insurance Research Warns of GPS Distraction Whilst Driving
NRMA Insurance is urging NSW drivers to reposition their portable GPS units and keep their eyes on the road, after running road tests to investigate their impact on driver attention and safety.
To buy or not to buy insurance... Ask these questions first
If you’re in the market for furniture, electronics, a car, home, travel, or other consumer item, you may be tempted to consider the salesperson’s offer for a related insurance product.
Technology to combat car gangs 'too costly'
Transport Minister Steven Joyce scrapped a planned crackdown on professional car thieves despite the strong support from the Justice Ministry and police to introduce the compulsory technology.Insurance claims top $100 million...
Pool car goes to manager
The controversial Hemet City Council vehicle is no more. It was officially returned to the city’s vehicle pool Tuesday after a study comparing the cost of operating the dedicated pool car and reimbursing council members for use of their private vehicles.
Attention Medicare insurance card holders
Do you also have a second insurance car, like AARP Secure Horizons? Well, I do too. Only to find out that Secure Horizons doesnt complete Medicare it replaces it, and you now pay Secure Horizons and Medicare. However, Medicare doesnt pay any of the doctors or hospital bills.My husband is a retired Marine and we have Tricare for Life. So, my husband, Roscoe has Medicare and Tricare for Life. When ...
Fairwinds Hosts Annual Car Show
Many senior citizens got to relive their glory days as they came to this year's Fairwinds Car Show.
