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Comparison sites help kerb record insurance premium inflation

Hayley Parsons, Chief Executive of leading insurance comparison website Gocompare.com, comments on increases in car insurance premiums highlighted by the AA's premium index: "The AA's latest Insurance Premium Index paints a bleak picture for motorists.

Car insurance premiums set for steep rise

The average quoted premium for an annual comprehensive car insurance policy rose by more than 1 per cent over the first quarter of 2009, according to the AA's latest benchmark British Insurance Premium Index.

Check your caravan is protected this summer

With one in three (32%) of the over 50s considering going on a caravanning break this year to save pennies in the credit crunch, Saga is advising caravanners to check their caravan is adequately insured before heading off for a weekend on the road.

Age discrimination rife within motor and travel insurance

With the Government's Equality Bill published today and ‘appropriate age-based treatment' allowed, research from moneysupermarket.com finds Brits will continue to be punished with high travel and motoring premium costs on the grounds of their age.

Meerkat mania reaches fever-pitch

Comparethemarket.com is launching a brand new TV advert tomorrow (Thursday) to celebrate the launch of its sister site comparethemeerkat.com's new 'high technology' computer server.

Saga launches Accident Healthcare cover

Saga has launched a new Accident Healthcare cover as an add-on to its motor insurance policies, offering the over 50s enhanced protection should they be involved in a road traffic accident.

Confused.com welcomes Women on Wheels to insurance panel

Confused.com, UK price comparison site, has announced the addition of Women on Wheels to its extensive panel of motor insurance providers.

Motoring convictions could drive holes in your pockets

Motorists convicted of alcohol, speeding or mobile phone-related driving offences will feel the heat on their motor insurance premiums - and that's if an insurer will cover them at all, says moneysupermarket.com.

12 million drivers would mislead insurers to ensure payout

As British motorists plan their Easter getaways, moneysupermarket.com reveals 12 million, or 36 per cent, would flout the law by making a fraudulent claim to ensure a successful motor insurance payout.

Late insurance renewers risk being stopped by police

Car owners who renew their insurance at the last minute are more likely than ever to be stopped by police, as forces intensify their effort to stop uninsured drivers.

Moneysupermarket.com compares over 100 car insurance brands

Market leading price comparison site moneysupermarket.com now has 103 motor insurance brands available to compare in its motor insurance listings.

Music-mad Brits a menace on the roads

Brits are a nation of distracted drivers, according to research by moneysupermarket.com - and could face hefty penalties on their motor insurance premiums if caught being careless behind the wheel.

moneysupermarket.com adds new insurance brands live on site

moneysupermarket.com users are now able to view motor insurance quotes from Virgin, Churchill and Privilege - giving consumers the greater choice of comparing premiums from a total of 91 motor insurance providers.

One in five motorists admit to having driven without insurance

A fifth of motorists (19 per cent) admit breaking the law by getting behind the wheel of a car they were not insured to drive, according to new research from moneysupermarket.com.

Spring clean your finances to save

With the official start of Spring this Friday, it's an ideal time for Brits to spring clean their personal finances. esure offers tips on how to bring down the cost of car insurance premiums whilst making sure it's good quality cover at the best price.