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Lack of driver education
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Hardest Word
28 September 2005 Not saying sorry after an accident costs UK motorists at least £28 million* a year – Norwich Union’s new ‘Sorry! Report’ reveals today. Although nearly nine out of 10 (88%) motorists claim they want to say sorry following an accident two out of five (38%) think doing so would adversely affect their own insurance claim or prevent them successfully claiming from the other party involved. And men are twice as likely as women to not say sorry following an accident. Norwich Union is starting a campaign today to reassure motorists that saying sorry is just an expression of regret, not an admission of guilt. Dominic Clayden, Norwich Union’s director of technical claims, says: “Not saying sorry has two effects, it encourages some people to exaggerate minor damages or injuries and prevents others from correctly identifying the extent of their injuries. Both have an escalatory affect on the cost of claims that are passed on to motorists in the form of increased premiums and excesses.” Almost a third (31%) of motorists admitted they would be likely to exaggerate injuries or vehicle damage if the other party involved in an accident was angry or accusatory.
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Belt up
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