Adrian@TORQEN Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 http://news.sky.com/story/car-insurance-premium-averages-to-top-163700-as-costs-rise-says-report-10606960 Average car insurance premiums are tipped to rise beyond £700 in the coming months as the industry moves to pass on increased costs, a report has warned. The Comparethemarket.com study warned that a record gulf between the average and cheapest deals on the market may indicate a fall in competition. It reported that gap - known as the savings variable - grew to £118 between June and August with the average premium standing at £697. Assuming current trends continue, it predicted an average premium of £739 for drivers who automatically renew with the same provider by the end of the year. It said those who shopped around could expect to save up to £130 through the cheapest deals which have themselves risen by almost £70 over the past 12 months. The report said: "A rise in incidents such as staged car crashes, rising repair bills and insurance scams are just some of the reasons why premiums have risen as insurers look for ways to absorb increased costs." The significant increase in Insurance Premium Tax introduced over the past year has also contributed to pushing up the price, it found. "The growth in the savings variable to 17%, the highest difference ever recorded, suggests competition may be falling," the report said. "This could be in part attributed to insurers attempting to increase the profitability of their businesses." The company's head of motor insurance, Dan Bass, said it was clear insurers were "not feeling any competitive pressure to reduce their prices". The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which is responsible for policing competition issues, said it was unable to say whether it had received any complaints relating to the insurance sector. The price comparison website industry is itself currently the subject of a CMA investigation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Insurance Companies are a complete bunch of Highway Robbers.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nissanman312 Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 (edited) Insurance Companies are a complete bunch of Highway Robbers.. I wouldn't say that! The broker by me only has a turbo s,gtr,and a lambo I think he's struggling Edited October 6, 2016 by nissanman312 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exec Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I've just renewed for the year £303 fully comp with exhaust declared (elephant) Previously was with Axa @ £420 fully comp - this renewal they wanted £550 I'm quite happy about this years premium. 25 y/o 8yr ncb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Insurance Companies are a complete bunch of Highway Robbers.. Agreed ... they now increase your premium if you dare to have a new windscreen fitted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 What a load of hypothetical scaremongering If you are prepared to haggle and shop around, most premiums will be cheaper than last year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeezeebaba Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I never pay more than a previous year. Unless of course I change to a higher powered vehicle Z this year was 330 with AXA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Its all a postcode lottery what you pay, Google the highest postcodes for insurance surprised me ?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Prices will likely rise this year for everyone, but only because IPT is going up another 0.5%. Any other reason is just faffery. The raise came into effect on the 1st, btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Whilst a few members insure through Chris Knott and Sky on here, I still think its a good idea to shop around via the net or other. I remember years ago when you were pleased to see a lower quote, through the post than the previous annum. We have to accept nowadays all the bogus claims that play their part in the rises too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.