Ep27 - Insurance
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Regulations were introduced last year that were supposed to cut the cost of motor and homes insurance by £4 billion over the next 10 years. But customers are being asked for increases of 80% and even the industry estimates we will all be paying an extra 30% on homes insurance this year and 15% more on motor premiums.
And unlike other years when we have been able to telephone our insurance company and negotiate a reduction, this year some companies are stating in their renewal letters the price and it is not negotiable.
So all customers have to start early when it comes to finding out where the best deals are and also to make sure they are not paying for features they do not need.
Remember the earlier you ask for a quote the cheaper it will be. The closer to the renewal date the premium will increase because the insurance companies know you are running out of time. We are frightened of missing the renewal date and being illegal when we drive or having no insurance when we claim.
Loyal customers used to be overcharged now it may seem that all insurance customers are at risk of paying too much. It is up to all of us to make sure we do not.
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