Van Drivers Use Web To Hunt Cheap Insurance

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• Published: 10 Nov 2009 in Motoring and Van Insurance

UK van drivers spend an average of two hours searching for vehicle insurance online, a survey has found.

Insurers Swinton claimed motorists were spending more time searching for cover on the internet than they had done last year - bucking a five-year trend of decline in browsing for insurance.

Spokesman Phil Moss said: "The increased use and availability of the internet has had a massive impact on the car insurance industry.

"Motorists can now get a quote anytime, anywhere and in a short amount of time.

"Despite the huge demand for van insurance quotes online, our customers still enjoy the benefits of being able to drop in to a local branch and discuss their insurance needs face to face.

"This year we have seen UK van drivers spending more time searching for the best price, which is most likely due to the current economic climate."

The poll surveyed 1,000 customers.