New Insurance Regulations will Hit Women Hardest
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Historically, young male drivers have always been charged more for their car insurance because the statistics show they are more likely to be involved in an accident than young female drivers. Statistics released by the DfT from 2011 and reported by the Herald in Gloucestershire back this up, with reports that males accounted for 169,506 accidents in 2011 in comparison to females who were involved in 77,583; around half as many.
The move comes after a European Court of Justice’s decision ruled that the practice of setting prices based upon gender was illegal and enforced a ban on this practice which will come into force just before Christmas 2012.
Leading car accident claim
“We deal with giving car accident advice to members of the public from all demographics. Young, old, male and female all come to us for accident claim help.” said a spokesperson.
“If young people are concerned with keeping their insurance premiums down,” he continued, “they should focus on improving driving skills and driving safely, because by having to make a car accident claim
People who have been involved in an accident on the road that was not their fault can contact the Accident Advice Helpline for free car crash claims advice. Their accident helpline is open 24 hours a day and all advice is given in confidence.
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