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UK Car Insurance Costs Surge by over a Third, but just 2% in France

by April 8, 2024
April 8, 2024
UK Car Insurance Costs Surge by over a Third, but just 2% in France

The latest figures from UK insurers reveal a staggering 34% increase in car insurance premiums for British drivers, significantly outpacing the more modest rises observed in the rest of Europe.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) disclosed that despite a substantial 18% rise in motor claims payouts last year, British drivers encountered premium spikes far exceeding those seen across the continent.

Contrary to the UK’s sharp increases, car insurance premiums in Italy climbed by 6%, Spain by 5%, and France by a mere 2%, according to financial disclosures from one of Britain’s prominent insurers, Admiral, which also operates in European markets.

The ABI’s acknowledgment of the disparity between UK insurance payouts and the soaring cost of cover may reignite calls for an investigation into potential market exploitation affecting British drivers. Reports indicate instances of car insurance renewals soaring by 50% or more, exacerbating the strain on drivers amid a burgeoning cost of living crisis.

The steep surge in premiums has not spared owners of electric vehicles (EVs), with some experiencing premiums doubling over the past year, reaching staggering amounts exceeding £5,000. Meanwhile, in Germany, Europe’s largest car market, premiums rose by 11% to 13%, surpassing those of its European counterparts but still falling considerably short of the burdens shouldered by British motorists.

While the ABI attributes the rise in UK premiums to escalating vehicle repair costs, increased theft-related payouts, and rising expenses for temporary replacement vehicles, concerns persist regarding insurers leveraging inflationary pressures to bolster profit margins. Despite a 17.85% rise in total UK claims payouts, reaching £9.9 billion in 2023, the substantial premium hikes indicate a potential discrepancy in insurers’ pricing strategies.

Calls for regulatory intervention to scrutinize the fairness of UK motor insurance pricing have intensified, with stakeholders expressing apprehensions over potential market exploitation. Although the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has refrained from launching a full investigation, parliamentarians and consumer advocates continue to advocate for closer oversight.

Carla Lockhart MP has urged the government to advocate for greater scrutiny of the industry, highlighting constituents’ discontent over “exorbitant” insurance costs. Jonathan Fong, ABI’s manager for general insurance policy, underscored insurers’ efforts to mitigate rising costs while urging consumers to explore competitive policy options.

Admiral cited the UK’s unique liability framework as a contributing factor to higher premiums compared to EU counterparts, emphasizing variances in injury claims and inflation drivers across different jurisdictions. As debates persist over the fairness and transparency of UK motor insurance pricing, calls for regulatory scrutiny intensify to ensure equitable treatment for British drivers.

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