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Here’s how to get 40% off AA breakdown cover – so your car is recovered faster

Here’s how to get 40% off AA breakdown cover – so your car is recovered faster21+ hour, 17+ min ago   (273+ words) This impressive saving applies when you add the at-home, national recovery or onward travel options A British motoring stalwart, The AA is the UK's largest breakdown provider " with its recognisable sunny yellow logo. Right now, The AA is offering an…...

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Parents say Geico refused claim after car crash because their baby and toddler weren’t listed on insurance policy

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (463+ words) The Michigan parents were on the hook for up to $15,000 worth of damage Michigan parents have claimed insurance company Geico refused to cover their car crash because their young children weren't listed on their policy. Kara Vogel and Carson Howatt…...

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When Car Insurance Starts Paying Attention to How You Drive

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (590+ words) The Case for Pricing Insurance on How You Drive, Not Who You Are The Independent was not involved in the creation of this sponsored content. For most drivers, renewal season feels like a quiz they never took. A number appears…...

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More than £1.1bn of fraudulent general insurance claims detected in 2024 – ABI

More than £1.1bn of fraudulent general insurance claims detected in 2024 – ABI1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (332+ words) Some "1.16 billion worth of fraudulent general insurance claims were identified in 2024 " a 2% increase on the "1.14 billion detected the previous year " according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI). Insurers uncovered over 98,400 fraud-related claims in 2024, a 12% rise from 81,100 in 2023, according to…...

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Young drivers targeted by insurance fraud costing thousands

Young drivers targeted by insurance fraud costing thousands2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (132+ words) Martin Lewis explains how to find 'right' car insurance deals 'for less' Credit: The Martin Lewis Money Show Live, ITV Young drivers targeted by insurance fraud costing thousands - Insurance giant Aviva has issued a stark warning about a surge in…...

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Warning issued to young drivers seeking cheap car insurance

Warning issued to young drivers seeking cheap car insurance2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (352+ words) Aviva noted many scams start on social media Insurance giant Aviva has issued a stark warning regarding a surge in "ghost broking" scams, primarily targeting young drivers and costing them thousands. The insurer's data reveals that motorists aged 17 to 25 are…...

The Independent
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Young drivers buying fake policies losing £2,000 on average, says insurer

Young drivers buying fake policies losing £2,000 on average, says insurer2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (457+ words) Insurance giant Aviva has said it is detecting rising number of ghost broking cases " and is warning young drivers they could lose around "2,000 typically by buying a fake motor insurance policy. The insurer said young drivers aged 17 to 25 are the…...

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Parents urged to check if children’s items left in cars are insured

Parents urged to check if children’s items left in cars are insured3+ mon, 5+ day ago   (557+ words) Parents and grandparents are being warned they could be left significantly out of pocket if their car is stolen or damaged " as car seats, prams and other children's items may not be fully covered by their insurance. With pram travel…...

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Parents left hundreds of pounds out of pocket by car insurance oversight

Parents left hundreds of pounds out of pocket by car insurance oversight3+ mon, 5+ day ago   (450+ words) An analysis of UK car insurance products found that 11 per cent offer no protection for personal belongings whatsoever Parents and grandparents could be left significantly out of pocket if their car is stolen or damaged, as car seats, prams and…...

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Many home insurance policies do not cover accidents as standard, warns Which?

Many home insurance policies do not cover accidents as standard, warns Which?3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (357+ words) The majority of home insurance policies fail to include cover for accidental damage as standard, analysis from Which? indicates. The consumer group said that when households take out buildings or contents insurance, many may assume they are automatically covered for…...