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'I put the wrong date when getting a comparison quote... and my EXISTING insurer hiked my premium'
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17 August 2018
Revealed: The best time to buy home insurance to save 20%+
Buying your home insurance about three weeks ahead of the start date is likely to get you the cheapest price
7 August 2018
How your email address can affect your insurance premium
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25 January 2018
Price comparison site investigated over home insurance costs
A price comparison site is being investigated over a potential breach of competition law
26 September 2017
'We challenged our car insurer mid-policy - it was £40/month, now £16'
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3 June 2015
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