
A renewal increase is a prompt to check the new premium, review the cover and compare alternatives before accepting another annual policy.
Start with the old and new annual premium
Put the two annual figures side by side. If you pay monthly, look at the total payable rather than only the direct debit.
Check whether anything else changed
The renewal may reflect changes to your circumstances, insurer pricing, claims experience, the vehicle, address, mileage or other rating factors.
Compare rather than assume
One insurer's renewal price does not tell you what another insurer will charge. Comparing at renewal lets you see the alternatives available for your current details.
Do not cancel before replacement cover is ready
If uninterrupted cover is important, make sure any new policy is arranged to start when the existing policy ends.