UK Car Insurance Prices Rose by 5-17% Last Year

Car insurance premiums increased in UK by 5-17% in 2011, depending on the region, research finds.

The latest research by comparison website Confused and Towers Watson, a consulting company, suggests that the price of car insurance rose in 2011 across the UK. The rises, however, were very uneven, depending significantly on the region.

As such, the overall increase amounted to 4.9% in comprehensive cover and to 10.2% in fire and theft cover, bringing the average premium to 844 pounds.

In the North-west of England, however, the prices rose by 14-17%, while in Edinburgh and Dundee the increase did not even reach 5%.

Commenting on the findings, Mr. Kloet of Confused, said that "in 2012 we can expect to see new factors affecting car cover prices, such as the introduction of the EU legislation on gender due at the end of this year."

To view the full report Towers Watson Car Insurance Price Index by Confused and Towers Watson, please, visit the official websites of the companies.