Motor Insurance - UK - May 2008
Motor Insurance - UK - May 2008

The private motor insurance market continues to suffer an underwriting loss, due to rising claims costs and intense competition placing a downward pressure on premiums. Speculation that the sector would witness significant premium hikes in 2007 failed to materialise, although premiums have risen steadily over the last year. However, these increases have been insufficient to help the industry achieve an underwriting profit, in the face of growing claims inflation.

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The Consumer – Purchasing Car Insurance
The Consumer – Quotation Activity
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