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Kemptown MP calls for fairer motor insurance premiums

By James Ledward
Feb 9, 2012 - 2:42:18 PM
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Simon Kirby, MP

Simon Kirby, Member of Parliament for Brighton Kemptown,  has voiced his concern about unfair increases in motor insurance premiums.

Simon said:
“Cars are a necessity for most people, an essential part of everyday life that allow us to get to work, do the school run, or visit our relatives.”

Fresh road safety figures out last week show that while people are sadly still killed and seriously injured on our roads, the number of victims fell to 1,900 last year from 3,450 a decade before.

Simon added:
“It would therefore be reasonable to expect premiums to come down, or at least hold steady. But the cost of cover continues on a relentless climb.

The average insurance bill today is £410 - a 17 per cent rise on last year.

Young people had to cough up for a 51 per cent rise last year, bringing average premiums to £2,500 for a young man and £1,400 for a young woman.

Simon concluded:
“I am pleased the Government is taking action on this issue and Car insurance firms must take a hard look at their prices and start treating customers fairly.”

In the coming months, representatives from the Ministry for Transport, the Ministry of Justice, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, the Department of Health and the Home Office will meet to work jointly in finding some real solutions.

The Prime Minister will soon convene a summit looking at all aspects of the insurance industry.



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