UK motorists are paying £800m ($1.13bn) a year for add-ons to car insurance, such as breakdown cover and legal expenses insurance, despite cheaper alternatives being available elsewhere. A Daily Mail analysis of Admiral, Direct Line, Esure and Hastings revealed that Esure generated £125m a year from add-ons and charged policyholders £26 to change policy details. The average cost of insurance in the US is $1,800, while it costs just over £1,000 per person on average. However, Labour MP John Mann said customers were being treated like a "cash cow".
UK motorists are paying £800m ($1.13bn) a year for add-ons to car insurance, such as breakdown cover and legal expenses insurance, despite cheaper alternatives being available elsewhere. A Daily Mail analysis of Admiral, Direct Line, Esure and Hastings revealed that Esure generated £125m a year from add-ons and charged policyholders £26 to change policy details. An Esure statement said that instalment income had risen because more policies have been sold and average premiums are higher. However, Labour MP John Mann said customers were being treated like a "cash cow".