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Motor insurers warned to do ‘right thing’ on mid-terms or face cancellation wave

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As homeworking becomes the norm and the government advises travel for only essential reasons, motor insurers have advised careful consideration of mid-term adjustments for cost-cutting to ensure adequate cover remains, but a consumer group has warned customers will cancel and move to other providers if they don’t do the "right thing".

One customer complained to Post: “I can’t change the cover on my motor policy mid- term, from comp to third party, despite not being on the road. My insurer, a top brand, says it just can’t do it. In

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