Are insurers exploiting policyholders when minor 'material facts' are not disclosed?

Although it is entirely sensible to go after the other driver directly to recover losses arising from an accident for which you can prove you were not to blame, failure to report the fact of an accident...

Should the Association of British Insurers comment on the lack of 'good faith' in the industry these days?

An increasing number of letters featured in your column concern the practices of insurance companies. The problem it seems to me is that the insurance industry is now run by bean counters who have forgotten...

Insurance question

I have a second car which I'm not using at the moment (I have a company car) and I want to lend to my brother for a indefinite period. Quite rightly he wants to insure it under his own name as he'll be...

Car written off while in care of AA

My car was being recovered by the AA (suspected water pump failure) when the AA truck and trailer, which my car was on, were struck by a 24 tonne lorry. It was, I understand the lorry driver's fault. He...

Safe, efficient, cheap to insure car

I am looking to buy a car that will be used 5 days a week, 115 miles a day. Pretty much straight run: motorway and major A roads (very few/infrequent stoppages). The main criteria I have are: - High MPG -...

Young driver looking for insurance advice and new car advice

My uncle who is a car salesman recommended this site for someone who knows very little about how to acquire the cheapest insurance and car for my age (17). I'm just looking for overall advice on getting...

Blamed for none fault accident

My wife was in the third car of a five car accident over a year ago. Our car was written off. We believe that the car at the back was responsible for the accident and evidence points to that. However,...

Modifications and the insurance rip off...

I recently bought a mesh infill for the grille on my S Type Jag; all above board - reputable specialist supplier etc. I thought I should tell my insurer of the 'modification' rather than have it come back...

Private equitrouble funds

You often champion the cause about the insurance scams that are forcing up our annual premiums. Mine has risen 36% this year, so with last years increase it will double every 3rd year. Your colleague ‘Mr...

Renewed interest

I'd advise long-standing AA members to make sure they are getting the best price each year. I was quoted £176.56 this month for my annual roadside, homestart, relay renewal and saw £99 quoted on the web...