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Record £2.4bn in motor claims paid in first quarter of 2023, say insurers

The total value of motor claims payments recorded by the Association of British Insurers was up by 14%, compared with the first quarter of 2022.

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

Average price of home insurance rises to more than £310 during first part of this year

Home insurers paid out £2.5 billion to help customers cope with unexpected events in 2022.

Daily Record · May 18, 2023

6% annual increase in average price paid for home insurance

The average price of combined home buildings and contents insurance has increased at a below-inflation rate over the past year, the ABI said.

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

Long call waiting times 'are top frustration' when dealing with organisations

Automated phone systems and unhelpful staff are the next biggest irritations

Wales Online · Feb 21, 2023

Hanging on the telephone: Long call waiting times ‘are top frustration’

Automated phone options, unhelpful staff and hard-to-understand terms and conditions are also among people’s biggest gripes, according to a survey.

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Average price paid for home insurance ‘at lowest levels in at least a decade’

A rise in subsidence and frozen pipe claims and the growing costs of building materials and labour costs could put pressure on premiums in 2023.

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

Average price paid for motor insurance rose by 8% in final months of 2022

Rising costs, including for repairs, courtesy cars and second hand cars, have added to upward pressures on insurance policies, the ABI said.

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023

Average insurance premium paid by motorists increases

Insurers have been finding it increasingly challenging to absorb rising costs, the Association of British Insurers said.

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022

Starmer ‘should bring in workplace pension for the self-employed’

Fabian Society also says Labour needs to be radical and introduce better provision for the lowest paid

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2022

The 10p hack for checking cracks in walls after heatwave sparks house sinking fears

An expert has revealed when you should be concerned about cracks appearing in the walls of your home.

Daily Record · Sep 23, 2022