Why are some insurance companies excluding cover for old age?

I thought other readers might be interested to know of my car insurance experience today and wonder how widespread this attitude is. I am a fit 81-year-old, satisfied all the preliminary questions regarding...

Insurance versus paying yourself - what would you do?

We have had a slight knock on the front wing of our 2009 Honda Civic and our dealer quotes £900 for the spares and fix. The fault is entirely ours so I am interested to know if there is some sort of...

Car Insurance for Australian citizens working in the UK and holding a UK Driver's Licence

Can Australian citizens resident and working in the UK and holding a UK Driver's Licence able to be added to a car insurance policy?

Why does my insurance company offer cheap insurance to new customers, but keeps my premium high?

I read with interest MH of Camberley's letter re breakdown cover. I have had several identical conversations with a number of organisation covering domestic energy, telephone charges and more recently...

Can you ask your readers to check whether their insurance includes third party other vehicle cover?

I sit as a magistrate in the Midlands and would ask that this, if used, is done so anonymously. Over the last few months my colleagues and I have been dealing with a significant number of motorists who...

Should I change to Third Party to drop my premium?

I've just bought a 2001 Jaguar-X Type. I paid £2000. My age 63, full NCB, and this is my second car (the first is an XKR). I'm insured with LV, and I'm paying £500 for the X-Type's insurance (two children...

Why is my named driver's 'incident' affecting my premium?

I arranged insurance with LV for my new car. I asked for two named drivers to be added. Was asked if they had any claims or convictions, and the answer was no. However, there was an 'incident' sustained...

Why has my car insurance premium suddenly increased?

My reputable insurance company recently increased my premium by 11 per cent, without explanation, to £744 with a £350 excess. I have a clean licence and 60 per cent NCD so I approached an equally reputable...

No fault accident - will my premium still rise?

I was involved in an accident earlier this year in which I was hit from behind whilst stationery. My car was written off and the third party has admitted full liability. Will this be recorded on my records...

Where can a 17-year-old find affordable car insurance?

My 17-year-old grandson is taking his driving test soon. He will be driving a 2004 Fiat Punto 1.2-litre model. The problem is insurance. Even being added to his parents' insurance policy results in a quoted...