Insurance company increases discount to points-free drivers

THE Hibernian insurance company is to increase to 17.5% the discount it gives accident-free motorists who have not picked up any penalty points.

From November 1, qualifying drivers will be given a discount of 17.5% on their insurance premiums. Hibernian had been giving points-free motorists a discount of 10% since last November, the only motor insurer in the country to do so.

The company will now also offer the 10% discount to motorists who have received the minimum two penalty points for offences such as speeding or not wearing a seat-belt.