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UK Pet Insurance Dilemma: American XL Bully Ban Raises Questions

by highgear | Nov 27, 2023 | All News, Featured News, Pet Insurance

Starting from the 1st of February 2024, it will be unlawful to possess an American XL Bully dog in the UK unless the owner has successfully applied for an exemption. For those fortunate enough to secure an exemption, the next challenge will be finding a pet insurance...

Charged-Up Costs: Why is electric car insurance so expensive?

by highgear | Nov 23, 2023 | All News, Car Insurance, EV Insurance, Insurance by Vehicle

As the automotive world gradually shifts towards electric vehicles (EVs), a new financial concern emerges for potential owners: the cost of insurance. Recent reports have stirred up the debate, suggesting that insuring an electric car might be considerably more...

UK Motor Insurance Crisis: Skyrocketing Premiums Leave Drivers Stranded

by highgear | Nov 22, 2023 | All News, Car Insurance, Featured News, Motoring News

In a startling turn of events, the UK motor insurance sector is grappling with unprecedented challenges. Drivers across the nation are facing a daunting reality as insurance premiums soar to record highs, pushing the boundaries of affordability. This article delves...

UK Car Insurance Premiums Soar Amid Rising Inflation

by highgear | Nov 22, 2023 | All News, Car Insurance News, Insurance News

In a significant financial jolt to motorists across the UK, car insurance premiums have witnessed a staggering increase, compounding the woes of consumers already grappling with widespread inflationary pressures. Recent industry reports have highlighted a 43% surge in...

Around 25% of Brits travel abroad without insurance

by highgear | Jun 20, 2018 | Insurance News

Holidaymakers encouraged to secure adequate cover for foreign travel after spate of recent holiday firm collapses Despite a recent spate of package holiday firms collapsing, one in four British holidaymakers are still landing on foreign soil without proper insurance...

Car insurance rises £100 in 2016 despite technology advancements

by highgear | Jan 5, 2017 | All News

While passionate about low priced taxi insurance, we at High Gear understand that the industry is in a time of change, with recent reports revealing that as a whole, the industry saw a £100 rise on the average car insurance policy last year. However, in the...

Taxi drivers to be trained to protect young people

by highgear | Nov 28, 2016 | All News

With the role of the taxi driver being of great responsibility, passengers need to feel safe when grabbing a cab. Of late, the increase in taxi-driver related sexual crimes had encouraged the industry to sit up, with the drivers of Liverpool now being trained to be...

Insurers react to further increases in Insurance Premium Tax

by highgear | Nov 24, 2016 | All News

As covered in a previous article on High Gear News we have recently seen an increase in Insurance Premium Tax, with Autumn expected to reveal another hike. Increasing rates for both the drivers and the industry, this change has not gone down too well with the...

Crack down on whiplash claims could see premiums fall as much as £40

by highgear | Nov 18, 2016 | All News

England and Wales are soon implementing plans to crack down on whiplash compensation; a change that is expected to reduce millions of car insurance policies by around £40. With bogus claims becoming the norm over the past few years authorities have had no choice but...

Guilford taxi drivers criticise Uber for using the railway taxi rank

by highgear | Nov 12, 2016 | All News

While Uber is seen to be a bit of a dirty word amongst the traditional cabbies of the UK they do seem to get themselves in trouble, with each day bringing a new Uber-related drama to the table. This week the cabbies of Guilford are having their say, believing Uber...

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