Age discrimination widespread within motor and travel insurance

Wed, 29 Apr 2009

The government recently published its Equality Bill and while ‘appropriate age-based treatment' will be allowed, moneysupermarket.com says that Brits will continue to be penalised with high travel and car insurance premiums on the grounds of their age.

The price comparison site looked at how the cost of travel insurance changes for Brits on their 66th birthday. Those travelling within Europe, or long haul, can expect to pay more than double for an annual multi-trip policy when they turn 66, which is an increase of 106 per cent.

Maxine Baker, travel insurance manager at moneysupermarket.com, said: "Brits turning 66 will be shocked to see an overnight hike in the cost of their travel insurance, with no further medical evidence to suggest they might be at higher risk. Now that the Equality Bill has sanctioned ‘appropriate age-based treatment', it means some travellers will continue find their premiums rise considerably on their 66th birthday."
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