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Insurance customers admit giving false information

Insurance customers knowingly give false information or take a guess instead of checking properly, research has found.

A poll by Sainsbury's Bank revealed that 1.12 million people admitted misleading their insurance provider.

Furthermore, one in four respondents said they guessed at information rather than making sure they had the correct details.

"It really is quite concerning that so many people seem to think it doesn't matter if they take a guess at the information requested at the point of taking out cover," said Steve Johnson, head of insurance at Sainsbury's Finance.

Although it may seem like a good idea in an effort to save time, it could become a real headache later when they find they have invalidated their claim.

"If unsure of the answer to a question when getting a quote or buying cover we would encourage people to always take the time to go back and check any details, you can always phone back or gather all your personal documents together and apply online, in some cases you can retrieve online quotes and modify them later," he added.

Providing false information on an insurance policy application can result in any claims being turned down.

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