UK Motor Insurance Industry News
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First car, fast car!!
‘Designer Envy’ is without doubt contributing to the increasing number of uninsured motorists on today’s roads!! Is peer pressure and designer car envy pushing up the number of ‘uninsured drivers’ currently on the UK’s roads today? In a culture where peer pressure drives the needs and the wants ... read moreDate - 20/04/2004
'White Van Man' insures success of new business thanks to InsureYourMotor.com
When Chris McDonald, a 45 year old bricklayer, became self employed, not only did he visit his Bank Manager and Accountant, he went to see his motor insurance broker. Chris wanted to start his own business, but he knew there would be many start-up costs. One expense he hadn't banked on was ... read moreDate - 14/04/2004
Motorbike deaths see a 36% increase.
On average over 3,500 people are killed on British roads each year - the equivalent of 10 every day. However, new findings by leading online motor insurance broker, InsureYourMotor.com show that motorbike riders represent 22% of this figure, even though motorcycles account for only 4% of road traffi ... read moreDate - 25/03/2004
Too many young drivers make the wrong decision when buying their first car
A recent survey of young insured drivers by leading on-line motor insurance broker InsureYourMotor.com revealed too many young first time drivers choose their first car for entirely the wrong reason. With spring just around the corner, this is the time of year when newly qualified drivers get rea ... read moreDate - 18/02/2004
20% of road accidents caused by tired drivers
Motorists who get behind the wheel when tired account for 20% of Britain’s road accidents according to new findings by leading online motor insurance company InsureYourMotor.com. Last year, driver drowsiness was thought to be the cause of 40,000 serious injuries and 3,500 deaths on the roads, eac ... read moreDate - 13/02/2004
Uninsured drivers killing spree can stop with community backing
David Harlow, MD of leading UK motor insurance broker InsureYourMotor.com urges local communities to ‘shame’ uninsured and unlicensed drivers as part of a community led campaign to stop the senseless tragic loss of life. 1 in 20 drivers in the UK hold no current motor insurance. Add to that stat ... read moreDate - 06/02/2004
Name & Shame Uninsured Drivers?
Recent government statistics show that insured drivers pay around £50 extra on their comprehensive policies to pay for those who drive without insurance. The report suggested that over 5% of drivers are uninsured. As a result, IYM.com would like to ask you: ‘Do you think we should offer our cust ... read moreDate - 05/02/2004
Corporate greed continues to 'hollow' the UK economy
David Harlow, Managing Director of leading online motor insurance broker InsureYourMotor.com has today stated his outrage at the news that two more finance sector companies have announced UK job cuts in favour of transferring their call centres to India in a bid to cut costs and increase profits. ... read moreDate - 27/01/2004
Stats show drivers' ignorance on the new mobile law
On 1st December 2003, driving whilst using a hand held mobile phone was made illegal. However, despite the new law, a survey carried out by leading insurance broker InsureYourMotor.com found that the majority of UK motorists are either completely unaware of the new legislation or are choosing to ign ... read moreDate - 15/01/2004
Stats show drivers' ignorance on the new mobile law
On 1st December 2003, driving whilst using a hand held mobile phone was made illegal. However, despite the new law, a survey carried out by leading insurance broker InsureYourMotor.com found that the majority of UK motorists are either completely unaware of the new legislation or are choosing to ign ... read moreDate - 15/01/2004
Named Drivers on the increase
According to the Association of British Insurers, the average annual expenditure on car insurance per household currently stands at £426. This figure would be much lower if it weren’t for young drivers, in fact drivers under the age of 25 are responsible for pushing this figure up by at least 50%. ... read moreDate - 16/12/2003
The Great British takeaway!
The UK Insurance companies fight back as offshore call centres divide industry Following the news this week that Aviva is to create 2,500 jobs in India during 2004, an Amicus spokesman said he believed 50% of insurance jobs would eventually be transferred to India and other developing countries ... read moreDate - 16/12/2003
Insure you have a good Christmas
InsureYourMotor boss David Harlow warns motorists to be extra vigilant this Christmas, following an increase in theft from vehicles across the UK. Two patterns of crime are emerging this Christmas. The first involves thieves stealing valuables whilst vehicles are left unattended in car parks, w ... read moreDate - 05/12/2003
No to mobiles, but what about the rest?
From 1st December 2003, driving whilst using a hand held mobile phone will be made illegal. Drivers caught committing this offence will incur 3 points on their driver’s license and a fine of up to £30 initially, or up to £1000 if their case goes to court. Driving using a hands-free kit is will be al ... read moreDate - 01/12/2003
InsureYourMotor accelerate into poll position at Sage National Business Awards
The UK’s leading online insurance broker, InsureYourMotor.com has scooped the Daily Telegraph sponsored Sage Business Award for Fastest Growing Business of 2003. The company, based in Ashford, Middlesex collected their award at a lavish reception held at St. James’ Park football stadium last Thur ... read moreDate - 27/10/2003
