Over six million motorists have changed car insurance provider in the past six months in a bid to avoid the rising costs of premiums.

Research by MoneyExtra.com found that 14 per cent of people changed their provider and the price comparison site is urging anyone whose policy is due to expire this year to shop around.

It predicts that insurance premiums will increase by ten per cent as a result of a rising number of claims and Sean Gardner, the founder of Moneysupermarket, has warned consumers that existing customers pay extra in order to allow the companies to offer attractive deals to new consumers.

"With over 35,000 people switching car insurance provider every hour it seems that the nation is catching on to the situation and voting with their feet. These days you can compare quotes in seconds online so no wonder millions are now taking advantage," he said.

The research also found that men were more likely to change insurer, with 15 per cent doing so, compared to 13 per cent of women.

MoneyExtra allows consumers to compare the prices of insurance products, including car and travel.

A new survey has found that over 1.15 million people in Britain have driven without car insurance over the last 12 months.Research by Sainsbury's Bank has revealed that those aged between 17 and 24-ye...

A new report has claimed that the increase in personal injury claims could see car insurance companies' claims costs rise by as much as 28 per cent over the next five years, which could affect the cos...

Some police constables could be inadvertently inflating criminal damage figures while trying to help people claim on their insurance.A leaked memo sent by a Norwich-based inspector said officers were ...