Car insurance price index

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Car insurance prices see first annual increase in 18 months

Car insurance prices have increased by 5% (£37) in 12 months, according to the latest Confused.com car insurance price index powered by Willis Towers Watson. This is the first annual increase since Q4 2017. Drivers can now expect to pay £789 for a typical comprehensive car insurance policy.

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Average prices by region

Premiums across UK regions increase as much as £54 in 12 months

The cost of car insurance in Inner London increased by £54 (5%) in the past year, to £1,214, on average. This is the most expensive region in the UK for car insurance. Meanwhile, drivers in Manchester and Merseyside pay more than £1,000 for the first time in 18 months.

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Average prices by age

All age brackets have seen an increase in price in 12 months

Car insurance prices increased for all drivers of all ages over the past year. In particular, prices for 17 year olds have increased the most having accelerated by £158 (8%) year-on-year. Drivers of this age pay more than £2,000 for the first time in over a year. Meanwhile 66-year-olds have the cheapest premiums, costing £434, on average.

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Average prices by gender

Men pay more than women for car insurance

Men are paying £86 more than women for their car insurance.

How can women keep their insurance costs down?

Tip from Amanda, our motoring expert

“We hate to be the bearer of bad news but it seems car insurance prices are really starting to accelerate. In fact, we're seeing some of the steepest price hikes in 18 months. We should be shopping around for the best deal, whether we're a new driver or renewing for the tenth year, as there's always another insurer out there willing to offer us a better deal.”
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