Car insurance fronting warning

Mon, 07 Jun 2010

Car insurance customers have been warned about the risks they [[f]] ace by 'fronting' for their children.

This occurs when a vehicle is insured under a parent's name, even though it is their child who is the main driver, and it is considered to be an illegal practice that can make an insurance policy invalid.

According to research by the Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) and Aviva, 35 per cent of drivers believe 'fronting' is simply a loophole in the law, while ten per cent think it is an acceptable way of obtaining cheaper motor insurance .

Ashton West, chief executive of MIB, said: "There is a lot of confusion amongst drivers about the importance of giving accurate information about the main driver to an insurer .

"There is a need to help drivers understand and appreciate the importance of being adequately insured."

Insurer swiftcover.com recently estimated that 36,000 parents are currently 'fronting' a car insurance policy .
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