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Auto insurance fraud suffers a blow in the United Kingdom

December 31, 2015December 29, 2015 Marc

UK Ministry of Justice puts an end to compensation for minor whiplash injuries The United Kingdom government is working to combat auto insurance fraud and the Ministry of Justice is putting an end to compensation for minor whiplash injuries caused by car accidents. Instead of receiving compensation from their auto insurance providers, their rehabilitation will be paid for, which the government expected will save consumers an estimated $1 billion a year in insurance costs. Moreover, cutting down of fraudulent claims may lead to a decrease in auto insurance premiums. Changes…

Auto insurance fraud is a costly problem in Ireland

December 3, 2015December 1, 2015 Logan B.

Report highlights the growing costs associated with auto insurance fraud Auto insurance fraud is beginning to weigh on consumers in the United Kingdom. According to the Automobile Association, Ireland is feeling a significant degree of financial pressure caused by fraud. A recent report from the organization shows that, on average, drivers are paying approximately $50 more a year on their coverage, largely due to the fact that insurers are attempting to recover from the financial losses they experience as a result of fraud. Anti-fraud system has not yet been launched…

Auto insurance fraud is growing in the UK

August 19, 2015August 17, 2015 Marc

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Fraud is beginning to expand throughout the United Kingdom Auto insurance fraud continues to expand in the United Kingdom. According to the Association of British Insurers, fraud is quickly becoming one of the most problematic challenges that the insurance industry is facing. The number of fraudulent insurance applications, in particular, is increase, which is beginning to put more strain on insurance companies and is leading to higher costs as insurers invest more in anti-fraud measures. Auto insurance fraud is likely to place consumers under greater financial pressure, as well, as…

Auto insurance fraud is coming back to the UK

August 14, 2015August 13, 2015 S.Vagus

Insurers are seeing a growing number of fraudulent whiplash claims coming from drivers and other parties Drivers in the United Kingdom can expect to pay more for their auto insurance coverage, as the plague of fraudulent whiplash claims has returned and may be worse than ever. Fraud has placed many insurers under greater financial pressure, and falling profits typically mean higher insurance premiums. As fraud becomes more prevalent, drivers may see an increase in their auto insurance premiums of an average of 15% next year. Fraud is becoming more common…

Auto insurance premiums to rise in the UK

August 13, 2015August 13, 2015 Logan B.

Esure announces that it intends to raise insurance premiums Esure, a prominent auto insurance provider in the United Kingdom, has warned its customers that it intends to raise premiums for the policies it provides. The company is citing the growing number of personal injury claims as the reason behind the rate increase. Esure has generated more than $3 million in auto insurance underwriting profits from January to June this year. This is a 80% decrease in the profits the company say over the same period last year. Insurer highlights the…

British insurers are tackling insurance fraud more effectively

July 16, 2015July 15, 2015 Logan B.

Insurance fraud continues to be a problem for the industry, but insurers are fighting back Insurance fraud has been a problem that insurers have been dealing with for nearly as long as the industry has existed. Over the past few years, fraud has become a much more significant problem, however, as fraud methods are becoming more sophisticated and insurers are becoming more exposed to extreme financial losses. Insurers are doing what they can to combat fraud, however, and are becoming more adept at weeding it out and identifying those responsible.…

UK auto and homeowners insurance rates to rise due to increased tax

July 15, 2015July 15, 2015 S.Vagus

20 million consumers to be affected by increase insurance rates As many as 20 million drivers and homeowners in the United Kingdom are expected to see their insurance premiums rise by as much as 10% due to a new tax levied on insurance providers. The tax is part of an overall budget plan introduced by George Osborne. The budget plan introduces a 50% increase on the country’s insurance premium tax, which is applied to all auto insurance policies, as well as property and pet insurance coverage. Budget plan raises the…