Insurance Fraud
More than 4m Brits consider fraudulent home insurance claimsOne in 10 cash-strapped Brits – some 4.3 million people – would consider making a false home insurance claim, latest research reveals. |
Government issues follow up report on cost of motor insuranceThe government has issued its follow up report on the cost of motor insurance and pledges to hold a further insurance summit later in the spring. |
Young uninsured driver numbers fall by half since 2008New research by the Motor Insurers Bureau reveals that the number of uninsured drivers has fallen significantly since 2008, particularly amongst those between 17 and 20 years of age. |
Will the car insurance compensation culture change following the insurance summit?This week the Prime Minister, David Cameron, met leaders of the insurance industry to agree ways to kill the compensation culture that has driven up the cost of car insurance. |
How much will car insurance cost in 2012?Fraud, insurers losses and new European gender legislation will make the cost of car insurance go up for UK motorists, though increases will be less than the last two years. |
Home insurance costs rise by more than 10% in 2011The AA British Insurance Premium Index reveals that the cost of buildings insurance increased by an average of 9.5 per cent, whilst contents insurance rose by 11.2 per cent in 2011. |
Young drivers stung as average cost of car insurance reaches £971The AA has released its benchmark Insurance Premium Index which shows car insurance premiums rose by 15% in 2011 and that young drivers continue to pay the most. |
Can I go under my Dad's insurance for my own car?A reader from Leeds wants to know if he can put his own car under his Dad's insurance to get cheaper car insurance. |
15 ways to cut the cost of car insuranceWith car insurance rising by record levels over the past two years finding ways to reduce the cost is vital, so check out our guide to saving on car insurance. |
How to avoid car insurance fraudFraudulent insurance claims drive up the price for all of us. Some types of fraud are obvious, however, a high number of motorists admit to considering fraudulent actions in the mistaken belief that they are acting legally. |
Bogus insurance claims increase by 10% in one yearA new report from the association of British Insurers (ABI) has revealed that fraudulent insurance claims increased by ten per cent from 2009 to 2010, increasing the cost to each policyholder by an average of £44. |
UK insurers to fund police team to help reduce insurance fraudThe UK insurance industry is to spend £8.2 million over three years to fund 35 police officers who will focus on reducing insurance fraud which is estimated to add £44 to each insurance premium. |
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