Car insurance bills to rise for women but fall for boy racers under EU diktat, Ruth Lythe

An EU ruling which will slash car insurance costs for ‘boy racers’ could lead to more deaths on the road, experts have warned. The Treasury fears that forcing insurance companies to charge men and women the same premiums will lead to young men using the extra cash to buy faster cars. The European Court of Justice made its gender equality ruling despite the fact that young men are ten times more likely to be involved in a serious crash than a woman. A Treasury analysis of the costs of the ruling...

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Car insurance to rise by 11% for young women after European ruling, Andy Bloxham

Young women face a rise in the cost of their car insurance by 11% from next year due to European rules which ban firms from pricing according to gender, according to new research. A study by the German insurance association, the GDV, estimated the effects of standardising premiums for both men and women. They estimated that young women motorists, currently perceived to be at a relatively low risk of accident, will see their insurance costs rise by more than any other group. Previous figures...

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Private Health Insurance: Pros vs. Cons

According to several expert studies conducted in 2007, over 62% of individuals over the age of 65 were covered by health insurance in the United States. Most of these individuals received their health care benefits from their employer through private health insurance companies. Studies show that over 82% of individuals over the age of 65 are covered by health insurance. This age group is insured by both private and public medical care. Political reformers are currently working on state and federal levels to provide an adequate health care program...

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Ways To Find Low Cost Auto Insurance Options

Ways To Find Low Cost Auto Insurance Options When looking for low cost auto insurance options, there are a few things that drivers need to keep in mind. First of all, gathering quotes helps. When you look at your car insurance options online through quote websites, you'll be able to pick a low cost option. Your choice of company will affect both the rates that you receive and the coverage that protects you and your vehicle. Companies like Esurance and Geico often provide lower quotes than companies like Allstate, but may not offer the same types...

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