Unisex premiums to come into force

Women will soon be forced to dig deeper for motor and life insurance.

Women will soon be forced to dig deeper for motor and life insurance.

It comes after a European Court ruled that companies must offer unisex premiums - to prevent discrimination against men.

They are typically deemed to be more risky drivers and, statistically, they have shorter lives.

The Government is now drafting new legislation - which is due to come into force in December.

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