Youngest female motorists hit with 50% premium rise, claims report
Female drivers aged 17 and 18 have seen motor insurance premiums rise by up to 50% since the EU Gender Directive was introduced last month, according to figures uncovered by Uswitch.
The independent price comparison and switching service also said that male motorists of the same age have been quick to gain from the ruling, seeing a 5% reduction in motor insurance costs.
The data
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