Industry experts say that car and van insurance providers are responsible for running up £225 million in costs – that were passed along to motorists in the form of higher rates – due to ‘dysfunctional’ practices.
Monthly Archives: June 2012
Leading insurance comparison site announces new panel member
One of the nation’s largest insurance comparison sites recently announced that a new insurer – a telematics specialist – has joined its panel.
Meet your duty of care through telematics
While using the technology can bring excellent benefits such as reduced commercial van insurance premiums, there are other ways that switching your insurance policy to a telematics-based one – including meeting your duty of care responsibilities.
Could limiting top speed for vans lead to cheaper insurance?
Limiting the top speed for vans and other commercial vehicles could potentially lead to not only safer roads but cheaper commercial van insurance as well, one insurer has recently said.
Engine re-mapping may save on motoring costs, says expert
One expert mobile auto electrician from Gloucester has recently recommended undertaking engine re-mapping for your commercial vehicle, as it can lead to less motoring costs in the long run.
45% of UK drivers name white van men as most aggravating
According to a new survey, almost half of all drivers in the UK say that white van men are the absolute worst when it comes to aggravating drivers.
White Van Man stereotype a thing of the past?
The red-faced, shouting White Van Man stereotype may be a thing of the past, according to new research from one insurer poised to launch their own van insurance line.
Comparison site gives away free breakdown cover
One major car insurance comparison website has recently announced it will throw in £59.99 worth of breakdown cover for free if you purchase a van insurance policy through the aggregator.
Tesco expands to van cover in its insurance offering
While rumours are swirling about the possibility of some insurers leaving the commercial van market, one iconic supermarket giant has expanded its car insurance offering into the commercial van insurance sector.
Get off your mobiles behind the wheel – or else
Enough is enough, one van insurance provider has recently warned its customers – get off the bloody mobile phone while you’re behind the wheel if you don’t want your insurance premiums to go up.