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Courier Blog Series: White Van Drivers Targeted By Fraudulent Insurance Claims

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White van men are being warned to be vigilant this year after reports that they are increasingly being targeted by crash-for-cash-fraud rings. In 2014, reports by APU, an anti-fraud firm, found that light commercial vehicles were involved inaround a third of all deliberate collisions. The number of these incidents is at record levels and shows […]

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How Many Points Will I Receive For Driving Through A Red Light

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In most instances, if you are caught driving through a red light, you will be issued with three penalty points, which must remain on your licence for four years from the date of the offence. In addition to being issued three penalty points, you will be handed a TS10 conviction code, which relates to ‘failing to comply with traffic […]

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Courier Blog Series: How To Avoid Scams And Fraudulent Jobs Given Out By Courier Driver Services

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Courier scams or phishing is a newer type of scam that is causing more and more problems for the general public and courier drivers. Often, a fraudster will call a victim and trick that person into packaging money or valuables, then contact a courier driver and have the driver pick up the parcel and deliver […]

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The Insurance Revolution New Drug Driving Law Survey

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We recently surveyed 1,000 UK drivers in an attempt to determine what people think about the new drug-driving law. We were particularly interested to know whether people found the new law confusing, whether those who take prescription drugs feel at risk and whether drivers thought the new law would be of benefit. Our anonymous survey was carried out by market […]

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Courier Blog Series: How To Get Jobs And Money As A Courier Driver

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Most courier drivers can earn a decent salary. And, with a higher demand for drivers today, it’s likely that drivers will see a salary increase. However, those who are just starting out may not earn as much as someone who has been in the field for a few years. A driver’s income is largely dependent upon his or […]

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Courier Blog Series Top 10 Pieces Of Kit Needed To Be A Courier Driver

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In addition to your mode of transportation – a van, car, motorcycle or bicycle – there are several other items that courier drivers should carry with them at all times. While the size of the vehicle and length of the route may determine how much each driver is able to carry, the following are basics that will […]

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Will Private Plates Increase The Cost Of My Car Insurance?

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No, fitting private registration plates will not increase the cost of your car insurance. This is because the installation of private plates is not considered a modification, as registration plates act as an identification number for your vehicle. Therefore, if you change your number plates after your insurance policy has already been enacted, you will simply be charged an administration fee by […]

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Courier Blog Series: How To Start Up As A Courier Driver

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Now is the perfect time to get into the courier business. With more people shopping online and relying on home delivery services, there is a greater need for drivers and deliverers. Armed with a passion for driving and a little research, getting into the industry is quite simple. Many people work for established businesses, but there […]

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Insurance Revolution Makes Easter Egg Cellent For Poverty Affected Families

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Insurance Revolution staff have ensured that more than 100 children have an egg-cellent Easter – by donating 106 chocolate eggs and bunnies to charity. The chocolate treats have been gifted to Wood Street Mission (WSM), which works tirelessly to help families affected by poverty in Manchester and Salford. Paul Dunn, Paul Chambers (as Woody) and […]

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Insurance Revolutions Newest Recruit Gets Interviewed By Key 103

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Things move quickly at Insurance Revolution, as our newest recruit, Fran Holland, has found this to her advantage. Fran moved from Bracknell to live with her uncle in Manchester less than a month ago, hoping for a fresh start and a new job. She had only lived in the city for two weeks when her […]

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