All About Swiftcover Car Insurance Policies

Swift is associated with speed. And so, as the name suggests, Swiftcover insurance policy vows that you will get your insurance quote within a minute of of enquiry. Swiftcover is an online insurance company. They have a very comprehensive website that offers all and any information about the company. The details included in the Swiftcover website are to the point. They also provide a lot of flexibility in their policies that few other insurance companies may be able to match up to.So, in effect you can save your time; you only need to save your quote and details, and then company will make arrangements to send you the actual insurance documents using a technology. You can obtain a printout then and there. Thus, the system of Swiftcover insurance cover is a hassle-free one. Their services and...

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A Woman Loses Lizzie

Statistics have been released by car insurance provider Swiftcover, highlighting the need for female drivers to look beyond the policies that are advertised directly to them when shopping around for car insurance.According to the provider's research, the UK's 18.9million women drivers could face car insurance premiums with differences of more than £600 a year. Its research found that a 35-year-old female living in Birmingham driving a Volkswagen Passat with one speeding conviction to their name could be charged as much as £944.45 a year through female car insurance specialist Diamond. The same driver however, could pick up a quote for just £331.76 through Swiftcover itself - a difference of £612.69.This wasn't a one-off example either. The insurer quoted many similar differences including...

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Women Gain a Great Deal On Car Insurance

Yet another car insurance provider has decided to offer exclusive policies for female drivers - but do these deals really offer better value?More Than car insurance has launched women driver's insurance with special features designed for females including priority road assistance, a mobile phone locator, female friendly repairers, child car seat replacement and handbag cover. It is just the latest in a long line of car insurance providers that specifically target females with their policies including Diamond, Ladybird and Sheila's Wheels.However, research from Swiftcover reveals that these specialist insurers do not necessarily offer females the best deals. Its research shows that 18.9 million women drivers in the UK face price differences on their insurance deals of as much as £600.For example,...

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Car Insurance and Rock and Roll - How Your Occupation Can Affect Your Premium

Iggy Pop's recent foray into the financial services industry (taking the form of a Swiftcover advertising campaign) may have revealed something about the decline of rock and roll's cultural integrity. However it has also highlighted something else, the implications your job can have on your car insurance.The advert in question involves Mr Pop cavorting around and generally revelling in having insurance with the company. But at the time the advert was originally aired they would not be able to cover him. Why? Because he's a musician.As a result the ad didn't only cause raise eyebrows among Iggy's legion of fans, the Advertising Standards Authority also had to get involved, forbidding the company from showing it again in the existing format.But this restriction against musicians is not an unusual...

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Cellular Phone Quotes and Easy Access to

Via your mobile phone, more than just receiving or making a call, it's now easier for one to perform a lot of functions. More importantly, the number of things that could be done with a mobile phone is increasing by the day. One of the very latest additions is the access motorists could have to car insurance quotes online even while miles away from home or their computer.This innovation, courtesy of the UK's fastest growing motor insurer Swiftcover.com, will enable motorists to also be able to compare cars at a second-hand-car-dealer or filling time while travelling.In the past similar services could be accessed only via such devices as PC or PDA. Apart from the questions of accessibility, it was always not the most convenient means of getting insurance quotes. This new device is, as such,...

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Car Insurance Quick Quote Via Your Mobile Phone

Renewing car insurance can be a time consuming task. With the market saturated with a huge number of companies offering car insurance products, finding the best deal can mean lengthy searches and endless repeating of your personal information to the various brokers and insurers.This can be particularly frustrating if you only require a quick quote in anticipation of buying a car. Nowadays many people consider the cost of insurance before purchasing a new vehicle, as it can be significant proportion of the running costs. When out searching for a car, it might be helpful to get a quote as soon as possible in order to be able decide whether or not the car is going to be suitable. Now one company has come up with a solution to help car buyers get an instant quote.Swiftcover.com, an internet insurance...

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Cheapest Secondhand Cars to Insure

There are many factors that influence the size of a car insurance premium but few are more important than the vehicle itself. British drivers looking to buy a second hand car over the next year are likely to face a number of budgetary constraints in these tough economic times, so considering all vehicle costs before buying - including tax and insurance - is vital. Now a car insurance provider has revealed its top ten cheapest second hand cars to insure in the UK.Topping the list is the Smart Pure for which average premiums are just £350.84. Indeed smaller cars with low performance engines dominate the list - the Fiat Seicento, Skoda Fabia, Toyota Aygo, Nissan Micra, Citroen C1, Renault Clio, Suzuki Wagon R, Volkswagen Fox Urban and Peugeot 107 complete the top ten.Buying a second hand car...

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Drivers Urged To Check Motor Insurance Small Print

It is important for motorists to be fully aware of the terms and conditions of their motor insurance policies, it has been suggested.Research carried out by swiftcover reveals that a significant number of British drivers could be unwittingly putting themselves under financial pressure due to a lack of comprehension about what is and what is not covered by their insurance.In the company's study more than a third of motorists were shown to be unaware of the effects of underrating their mileage in an attempt to reduce insurance costs. Some 25.8 per cent of respondents reported to be unaware whether driving beyond their stated amount of miles would have an impact on their insurance cover, with 16.1 per cent claiming that it would not have an effect. However, it was stated that a failing to contact...

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How a Volvo Can Help Save Money on Car Insurance

It is universally acknowledged that choosing a Volvo model car can help keep you car insurance rates low - because they have a reputation as one of the safest cars on the road.And it's not just car insurance that is likely to be cheaper - it looks like Volvo's can help save you money in other areas. The C30 1.6D DRIVe with Start/Stop - which will be available to order next month - is exempt from road tax as it releases 99 g/km of CO2. Now that's sure to keep your wallet looking thick.Swiftcover-insurance.blogspot.com reports Peter Ewerstrand - spokesman for the manufacturer - expressed that after some hard work the model now has some impressive green credentials."We've left absolutely no stone unturned in our determination to reach this target and it's wonderful that we have succeeded," Mr...

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How green car insurance that can boost

We all want to do our bit for the environment - but could choosing eco-friendly car insurance be an expensive mistake?Research from a car insurance comparison website shows that eco-friendly car insurance can cost up to 150 per cent more than standard policies suggesting that this may not be the solution for motorists with a green conscience.It found that annual car insurance for a 2004 Toyota Prius could cost as little as £319.28 through Swiftcover and yet would cost £489.96 through the cheapest 'green' car insurance provider - in this case ibuyeco.co.uk. Indeed the gap between premiums gets even larger with other green insurers - the same driver would pay £522.01 a year with CIS Eco-Insurance and £785.48 a year through The Green Insurance Company.This isn't a one-off example either. Another...

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avoidance of high insurance among drivers

Recent studies have shown that a significant number of Brits are cutting back on vital financial products such as car insurance, a worrying trend which could leave many in a vulnerable position.The report by American Express suggested that 48% of respondents are cutting back on spending when it comes to important services including health insurance in order to save money. But the situation has not been made any easier as fresh revelations suggested that UK drivers were unknowingly paying an annual sum of £500 million in excess to cover those driving without insurance.Many motorists are now questioning why they should be forced to pay for those driving illegally although insurance providers have been quick to point out the relationship between additional cost and the risk factor involved with...

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Keep Your Pet Healthy With Pet Insurance

Swiftcover insurance -Pets are a very important aspect of our lives, and when something happens to the family dog, it can be scary. Whether it's your cat's first seizure, surgery, or accident, it's going to cost you in veterinary bills just for the trip to the vet alone. A good option to consider is purchasing Pet Insurance when you bring home your new pet.Pet Insurance is like buying insurance for yourself- you may or may not need it, but you'll still have to pay the fees on the chance that you will need it.There are many different brands and companies who offer Pet Insurance, so it can be hard to make the decision as to which brand to buy insurance from and which plan you want to purchase. No matter the brand, you will find that there are different plans that cover different aspects...

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Mobile Car Insurance Service Launched

How quickly do you need to grab a car insurance quote? Well now you don't even have to wait for your laptop or PC to load up, thanks to the launch of a new mobile car insurance service.Swiftcover, which has already been declared the cheapest car insurer provider in the UK according to a comparison website, has launched a service that allows drivers to pick up quotes through their mobile internet connection. By sending a text message to the provider's number, and entering straightforward details including your name, postcode, date of birth, car registration and claims history, you will receive a quote within 60 seconds.The advantage of this service is that it can save time, particularly when you need a quote in a hurry - such as if you're at a dealership negotiating a tie-in car insurance product...

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Britain's first motor insurance

For the first time in the UK, well certainly the first time I've heard this, there is a motor insurance company offering new customers the chance to cap their motor insurance premium for the next year so it's the same as they pay the first year.Funny enough my car insurance is up for renewal in March and I've been sent an email from my current insurer. I've got 5 years no claims discount and I'm 31, I drive a 7 year old , 1.9 Diesel car and my renewal price Is £281.00, not bad I thought...I decided to try a comparison web site and after completing my details I found a few quotes around £200, so I could in theory save around £80. The problem is can I really be bothered to go through the hassle of changing everything to a new insurer just to save myself less than £8 per month?! I suppose this...

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Winter Months Are Worst For Car Insurance Claims

As the nights get darker and the clocks go back, swiftcover insurance more people are claiming on their car insurance. It seems that September, October and November are the worst months for any crime-related car insurance claims.Apparently, a whopping 10.4% of all car insurance claims occur in October as drivers get used to driving in the dark. It seems that the last few months in the year prove to be the most expensive for car insurance companies and are proving stressful for drivers - 30 % of all claims are made during this time.Grant Bather, spokesman at Virgin Money, echoes this point ""With the seasons changing, nights drawing in and driving conditions becoming hazardous, motorists should pay extra attention when driving and should make sure that they are equipped should they have an...

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Who Offers the Cheapest Car Insurance?

The car insurance market is arguably at its most competitive point in history with the emergence of a cluster of comparison websites driving premiums down and forcing direct competition between insurers.Some comparison tools compare quotes from more than 60 car insurance providers with one search. However, with so many to choose from, which provider comes out the cheapest?According to new statistics from a comparison website, Swiftcover and Kwik-Fit are the most consistently competitive insurers with average premiums of just under £277. This marks a huge leap up the table for Kwik-Fit which finished twelfth last year in the analysis of quotes - Swiftcover meanwhile has maintained its position at the top of the rankings.This increased competition offers a rare piece of good news for motorists...

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