Whiplash reforms drive £100 fall in car insurance premiums over last quarter
Car insurance premiums fell by £100 between December and February due to whiplash reforms and a six-month reduction in the number of car registrations, according to analysis by Compare the Market.
The aggregator’s premium drivers index found that the average premium stood at £790 in December 2018, falling to £727 in January and £690 in February.
The fall in prices outstrips the reduction
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