Insurance

Car insurance premiums could be put into overdrive following a Government decision to scrap plans to introduce 'whiplash reforms', the insurance industry has warned. But you might be able to lock in a cheap renewal quote if you act ASAP.

Motor insurance premiums have risen 8% since the first quarter of 2016, taking them to their highest level since 2012, the industry has warned.

Around 30,000 Esure and Sheilas' Wheels insurance customers have been mistakenly billed twice on direct debits this month, but the parent firm has promised to refund all affected policyholders by tomorrow.

The closure of Kwik Fit Insurance (KFI) will not affect existing customers as the firm's parent company has vowed to provide coverage as normal. But KFI will stop accepting new policyholders on all products at the end of the month.

The regulator is cutting off PPI reclaims - if you HAVE or EVER HAD a loan, credit or store card, mortgage, overdraft or catalogue debt, take note. Even if you've been rejected from a past PPI reclaim...

The regulator has announced a final deadline of 29 August 2019 for consumers to reclaim mis-sold PPI. If you think you've been mis-sold you can reclaim for free, but don't delay – the reclaim system is likely to get jammed up now a final deadline's in place, so get ahead of the queue.

The cost of car insurance could jump by an average of £75/year following the Government's decision to award larger compensation payments to people who have an accident and suffer life-changing injuries, insurance experts have warned.

More than 300,000 shoppers with catalogue brands Ace and Studio are in line for refunds after they were flogged near-useless accidental damage and theft cover for their clothing purchases.

Car cover premiums are expected to rise after the Association of British Insurers (ABI) admitted previous promises that 'whiplash reforms' would reduce motorists' insurance costs by £50/year were unlikely to materialise.

Banks are desperate for your custom, and they're offering a host of cracking incentives. Many complain about their bank's service - but do nowt. So it's simple, don't bitch, just switch.