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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Miles Brignall

Admiral profit up 4% despite insuring 380,000 fewer vehicles

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Compare the Market said the UK’s average annual car insurance premium had risen to £743. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PA

The car insurer Admiral has turned a profit in the first half of this year despite covering 380,000 fewer vehicles, after it put its premiums up by 20%.

The price increase came on top of a 20% rise in the previous six months, meaning the cost of cover has gone up by about 44% over a year.

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