EU car insurance changes

Discussion in Auto Insurance started by Hedonologist • Dec 6, 2012.

  1. Hedonologist

    HedonologistActive Member

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    As some of you may be aware, a change in EU law which came into effect on December 1st means that insurance companies are now no longer permitted to discriminate based on gender when offering premiums. The traditional discounts offered to females will no longer apply, and it's expected that they will see a rise of around 35%. Males were also due to see a decrease of around 10%.

    I have personally got a new quote for car insurance and found that it was 3% higher than a quote I got on November 30th! Has anyone else checked their renewal costs?
     
  2. dissn_it

    dissn_itActive Member

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    I am in the US so this has not happened here...yet.
    I am sure that it will be something that will happen in the near future, especially if the insurance companies see that there is a profit to be made. I'll be watching the renewal premiums now!
     
  3. Hedonologist

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    What is the standard difference in male/female premiums in the US? Assuming all other factors are the same. Many men were hoping that their premiums would fall by about 35%, in line with the increase for women, but it seem at best the fall is only 10%, with many people not receiving a discount at all!
     
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    I am in Asia, in here it is not so much important. I think all will be good.
     
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