Millions will go uninsured if not forced to buy car insurance in the UK
UK motorists show the least interest in buying car insurance according to the report of an independent research done by Co-op. Nearly 6.8 million car drivers would not like to buy car insurance if it was left at their will. This number equals to 43% of the car drivers in Britain and 22% of the motorists were unsure about buying a motor insurance or not. Most of them may not buy if it was not a law in the UK.
This revelation is a cause for concern as despite knowing the gravity of accidents and injuries, people still only buy car insurance unwillingly or they are unsure about this life saving investment. According to data, around 12.5% of motorists make car insurance claims with an average cost of £3,000. This cost of repair and damage is not affordable for every motorist and so, it is evident that car insurance is of great help.
According to the reports from the Department for Transport, the scenario of road accidents and casualties have improved in 2015. The report suggests that compared to 2014, there is reduction in casualties. However, the number is still quite high and equals to 186,209. The following table gives details about the scenario of road accidents in Great Britain.
Casualty type | Year (2015) |
Total killed | 1,732 |
Seriously injured | 22,137 |
Killed or seriously injured | 23,869 |
Slightly injured | 162,340 |
All casualties | 186,209 |
Knowing such big numbers, the government stresses on car insurance and promotes its advantages. However, the research suggests that people are unwilling to buy car insurance and for most of them it is a forced law. Apart from this, another worry is that people do not understand common terminologies and are often found confused about things related to car insurance.
Following are the terms which keep the motorists confused:
Term | Percentage of motorists who do not have a fair idea about it |
Enhanced courtesy car | 66% |
Modifications Cover | 62% |
Medical expenses | 39% |
Motor legal protection | 51% |
Personal injury cover | 34% |
Compulsory excess | 24% |
Protected no claims discount | 29% |
Voluntary excess | 26% |
Motor legal expenses | 45% |
Key care cover | 41% |
With reference to the numbers given above, it is a matter of surprise and deep concern on how the motorists have a lack of knowledge in the realm of car insurance.
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