Two claims double premiums

Confused.com says two fault motor accidents could double the price a driver pays for their insurance.

Will Thomas, head of motor, at Confused.com said: "Just a couple of accidents could double your premium and more. When you consider the average premium in 2009 was £400 that's a lot of money to lose and let's face it, there are far better things you could be spending it on.

The recent bad weather has seen a marked rise in accident claims, with some insurance providers receiving double the amount of accident claims this January compared to January 2009.