UK Insurance News

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has hit out against the proposed Equalities bill that includes new age discrimination legislation. They are concerned that should the proposal be passed it will lead to higher premiums and less choice for all consumers.
The bill would seriously restrict the way that insurers use age in their assessment risk [...]

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A recent article in the Observer reports that owners of leasehold flats in large blocks may be paying up to double the going rate for insurance where the block has been insured as a whole, by the property managers.
Insurance broker Neil Cook of Ember JD Insurance alleges that in some cases insurance brokers are choosing [...]

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The use of hands-free mobile phones while driving is not illegal, but a recent survey from motor insurers Esure suggests that there is a growing concern from motorists over the distractions caused when using any telephonic device whilst driving.
The figures from Esure found that 41% of motorists surveyed believed that hands-free mobile phone devices should [...]

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