A new release (24th January 2018) from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) confirmed that the average price of motor premiums rose by 9% in 2017, adding an extra £40 to the average insurance policy. Urgent reform to compensation pay-outs are needed to help put…

I have to confess that I have some nice soft cushions near my favourite armchair so I can chuck them at the TV without causing damage. I do the chucking just about every time insurance adverts (and certain politicians) appear on-screen. Why? Well, there’s the…

One of our areas of expertise is in classic vehicles. The definition of “classic” varies according to who you talk to but generally insurers know what is “classic” and what is not. In 2018, the government is changing the MOT test criteria, exempting Vehicles of…

The Financial Ombudsman Service deals with complaints from consumers who think they have been unfairly treated by financial services companies, including insurers. They have noticed an increase in certain complaint types recently and, quite unusually, chose to publish details rather than wait for their annual…