Insurer dips a toe in the murky motor market

Allianz this week announced it would be hiking premiums by 30% for motorists with convictions for driving while using a mobile phone.

A headline grabbing move, but Backchat (with his underwriter hat on) cannot help thinking that rating according to the risk was something that motor insurers should be doing anyway.

Whatever next, increasing premiums for people with more expensive houses?

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.

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