CARS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT THEN DISAPPEAR WITHOUT A TRACE – UNINSURED DRIVERS THE REAL PHANTOM MENACE THIS HALLOWEEN

CARS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT THEN DISAPPEAR WITHOUT A TRACE – THE REAL PHANTOM MENACE THIS HALLOWEEN - 81% of people convicted for uninsured driving are men - 42% of uninsured drivers are under 26 – highlighting the problem of price hikes for young drivers Research from Confused.com has found that men are three times more likely than women1 to hold a conviction for uninsured driving and it is the spiralling cost of insurance that causes mainly young drivers to risk this. Confused.com’s recent price index revealed 17 – 20 year olds have seen prices rise by a massive £616 over the last 12 months and the average premium now stands at £20802. Regionally, Bradford tops the league for uninsured drivers giving way to rises of up to 58% on insurance premiums for people living in the area. Will Thomas, head of motor at Confused.com, said: "Uninsured drivers are costing the insurance industry around £500 million a year3 which unfortunately means higher premiums for law-abiding motorists. Covering the cost of uninsured drivers adds around £30 to every honest motorist’s policy and is no doubt part of the reason why insurance premiums have gone up a massive 37% over the course of the year, with more rises likely to follow. But Confused.com points out there are steps people can take to reduce their premium without sacrificing essential cover to save money. No two providers assess risk in the same way; some specialize in young drivers, female drivers or those without no-claims bonus. With this in mind it is important to shop around and not to be haunted by scary renewals. Thomas continues “The consequences of gambling with cover are not worth the risk. Those struggling to pay for insurance and considering going without are likely to be unable to afford to repair their vehicle in the event of an accident. It is also unlikely that will be able to meet the cost of repairs or any legal proceedings if they damage another person's vehicle or cause injury.” -ENDS- For further information please contact: Press Office, Confused.com 02920 434 398 pressoffice@confused.com Notes to editors 1 Based on those listening an in10 conviction on their Confused.com quote in 2009 2According to Confused.com/EMB price index Q3 3 Figures as quoted by Motor insurance Bureau 2009 About Confused.com: Confused.com is one of the UK's biggest and most popular price comparison services. Launched in 2002, it generates over one million quotes per month. It has expanded its range of comparison products over the last couple of years to include home insurance, travel insurance, pet insurance, van insurance, motorbike insurance, breakdown cover and energy, as well as financial services products including credit cards, loans, mortgages and life insurance. Confused.com is not a supplier, insurance company or broker. It provides a free, objective and unbiased comparison service. By using cutting-edge technology, it has developed a series of intelligent web-based solutions that evaluate a number of risk factors to help customers with their decision-making, subsequently finding them great deals on a wide-range of insurance products, financial services, utilities and more. Confused.com's service is based on the most up-to-date information provided by UK suppliers and industry regulators. Confused.com is owned by the Admiral Group plc. Admiral listed on the London Stock Exchange in September 2004. Confused.com is regulated by the FSA.