Female insurance specialist Sheilas' Wheels is likely to cut prices for male drivers but raise costs for women when new rules banning the use of gender for setting insurance prices come into force.
The motor insurance industry is to face a full-blown investigation after competition watchdogs said the market wasn't working for consumers and found premiums were being pushed up by £225 million a year.
Car insurance prices were up again over the past three months, while the cost of both buildings and contents insurance fell during the same period, says the AA's latest British Insurance Premium Index.
The motor insurance market is today facing an investigation by the Competition Commission after a report found the market was "dysfunctional" and may be pushing up premiums by £225 million a year.
Car insurance prices continued to rise over the last year, but hikes were tempered by a fall over the past three months, according to the AA's latest British Insurance Premium Index.
Older people may find it easier to obtain car and travel insurance under an agreement between the industry and the Government, though prices may still be high.