Millions of drivers ‘gambling’ with reduced cover to cut costs
One in seven motor insurance policyholders have cut back on their level of cover over the past two years, according to new analysis, pointing to millions of drivers ‘gambling’ with reduced protection.
Younger and lower-income drivers are most likely to scale back their cover, the research found, against a backdrop of the ongoing cost of living squeeze.
A quarter of drivers aged 25-34 have reduced
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