Convicted car insurance customers 'will find it hard to renew'

Convicted car insurance customers may wish to focus their attention on specific providers who may be more willing to sell policies to those with a drink-driving record.

Neil Greig, director of policy and research at the Institute of Advanced Motorists, warns people in this situation will find it tougher to secure a new policy or to renew an existing one.

This is after a one-year ban and minimum of £500 fine has been dealt with, as the effect of having a criminal record begins to take its toll.

"For many insurance companies it will also make you virtually uninsurable for up to seven years. Some insurance companies just won't touch people with a drink-driving offence," he explains.

Mr Greig adds some providers even have a blanket ban on drivers with an alcohol-related conviction.

His words come shortly after the government launched its new THINK! campaign designed to deter drink-driving over Christmas.

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