🎉 MIB at 80 - September 1946 Our journey through the world MIB was born into continues, and September highlights a motoring essential that drivers still rely on today. 📅 September 1946 By 1946, windscreen wipers were becoming a standard feature on most vehicles, but many were still vacuum-powered. This meant they could slow down, or even temporarily stop, when the driver accelerated uphill, leaving motorists to peer through a rain-soaked windscreen until they eased off the throttle! Follow along each month as we uncover more moments from 1946 throughout MIB's 80th anniversary year. #DriveInsured

Rory Gilmore was hit by a deer. What's your excuse? 🦌🍂 As autumn arrives, roads can bring their own surprises, from fallen leaves and darker evenings to the occasional unexpected obstacle. Before your next Stars Hollow-inspired drive, check your car insurance cover is still right for you. A quick check now could save you a headache later if the unexpected happens. ☕ Coffee first. Insurance check second. #GilmoreGirls #DriveInsured

As winter approaches, travel disruptions are all too common🚆🍂❄️ If your train is cancelled due to leaves on the line or your bus is delayed by flooding, you might find yourself reaching for the car keys instead. Before you drive, make sure you’re properly insured: 🚗Borrowing someone else’s car? Check your policy allows you to drive other vehicles — or arrange temporary cover before setting off. 🏢Driving your own car to work? If your policy only includes Social, Domestic and Pleasure use, you won’t be covered for commuting. 💼Heading to a meeting or work event? Even if you’re covered for commuting, you still need business use cover for these trips. When in doubt, always check with your insurer to confirm you’re properly protected. Driving without insurance is never worth the risk. #DriveInsured

Looking to save on your #MotorInsurance premium? This week we're sharing some of our #TopTips Our final tip: Get a Black Box. These telematics policies allow insurers to calculate your premium based on your driving performance, offering lower prices if you’ve been driving safely. 👀 Check back on the other six tips we've shared and visit ow.ly/vNBZ50ZKwyI for more on motor insurance. #DriveInsured

Looking to save on your #MotorInsurance premium? This week we're sharing some of our #TopTips Today's tip: Be on the electoral register. This is easy to do, with some insurers using this information as part of their ID check to reduce insurance fraud. Lowering the risk to the insurer often reduces the premium you pay. 👀 Keep an eye out all this week for more ways to reduce your insurance costs and visit ow.ly/EPvo50ZKwy9 for more on motor insurance. #DriveInsured

Looking to save on your #MotorInsurance premium? This week we're sharing some of our #TopTips Next up: Shop around. Many people don't realise that as well as using comparison sites, BIBA-registered brokers may also be able to secure you a cheaper deal. 👀 Keep an eye out all this week for more ways to reduce your insurance costs and visit ow.ly/Cz2Y50ZKwxP for more on motor insurance. #DriveInsured

Looking to save on your #MotorInsurance premium? This week we're sharing some of our #TopTips Today's tip: Getting the right cover isn't always about making sure you agree to every extra. Consider what you really need, and don't forget to check bank accounts and subscriptions to see if you have any benefits already covered elsewhere. 👀 Keep an eye out all this week for more ways to reduce your insurance costs and visit ow.ly/11er50ZKwxC for more on motor insurance. #DriveInsured

Looking to save on your #MotorInsurance premium? This week we're sharing some of our #TopTips Today's tip: Consider a higher voluntary excess, as agreeing to pay more towards a claim can reduce your premium. However, make sure it remains a manageable amount if you do need to pay it. 👀 Keep an eye out all this week for more ways to reduce your insurance costs and visit ow.ly/xkBv50ZKwxc for more on motor insurance. #DriveInsured

Looking to save on your #MotorInsurance premium? This week we're sharing some of our #TopTips Next up: Pay annually if you can. Paying yearly usually costs less than monthly, but comes with the difficulty of finding the funds all in one go. If possible, saving monthly alongside a current monthly-payment policy can help cover the annual cost at renewal. 👀 Keep an eye out all this week for more ways to reduce your insurance costs and visit ow.ly/1jmr50ZKwzc for more on motor insurance. #DriveInsured

Looking to save on your #MotorInsurance premium? This week we're sharing some of our #TopTips 1st up, renew early: Research suggests quotes are likely to be lowest 20-26 days before renewal is due. 👀 Keep an eye out all this week for more ways to reduce your insurance costs and visit ow.ly/MvGy50ZKwur for more on motor insurance. #DriveInsured

According to a YouGov survey by @TheIFB , one in five adults aged 18-24 has shopped for #MotorInsurance on social media. Falling for the devastating impact of a #GhostBroking scam can lead to #UninsuredDriving, your vehicle being seized and even crushed, a criminal record, being added to the Insurance Fraud Register, a potentially unlimited fine... the list goes on. Shop smart, following these tips: ✅ Check the insurer or broker has a legitimate website, a UK phone number and address ✅ If buying through a broker, check they’re registered with Find Insurance - BIBA ✅ If buying directly through an insurer, check they’re a member of MIB ✅ Check your insurance advisor is registered with FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) Read more: ow.ly/Rpwe50ZKvKo

📚🚗 Back to school means back to routines! Now is a great time to check that your car insurance has the correct class of use. If you drive to and from work, you'll typically need Social, Domestic & Pleasure plus Commuting cover as a minimum. If you only have Social, Domestic & Pleasure cover, your commute may not be included. It's also worth remembering that commuting cover usually only applies to travel between home and a single place of work. If you use your car for meetings, client visits, or travel between different work locations, you may need Business Use cover. A quick policy check could help ensure you have the right cover in place for how you use your vehicle. #DriveInsured

Off to uni soon? 🚗 Police Officer Owen and George from GCM share their top tips: 🤷‍♀️If you're the one mostly driving the car, don’t try to save money by putting someone else as the main driver - this is insurance fraud 🏢Make sure your address is updated to your uni address, not your family home, so you’re covered if anything happens while you’re away. #police #carinsurance #offtouni #fronting #roadsafety #DriveInsured

📢 We're at the MK Job Show today and tomorrow! Come and meet the MIB team to learn more about our current opportunities and what it's like to work at MIB. We'd love to chat about how your skills could make a difference. Register for a free ticket here: ow.ly/pzVw50ZMAFH 👋 See you there! #MKJobShow

🚨 Did you know your e-scooter or e-bike could be seized? Many people don't realise that privately owned e-scooters cannot be legally ridden on public roads or pavements. If you're caught riding uninsured, the consequences can be the same as driving an uninsured car. Riding uninsured could result in: - £300+ fines (and in some cases unlimited fines) - 6 penalty points on your licence (or on a "ghost licence" if you don't yet have one) - Your vehicle being seized - Personal liability for compensation costs - Potential impacts on future employment opportunities Before you ride, make sure you understand the rules and whether your vehicle is legal for road use. @tvp_mk #DriveInsured ✅🛴🚲

Looking for a career with purpose? We're working to end uninsured driving for good and we're looking for talented people to join us on that journey. Come and meet us at the MK Job Show on 11 and 12 September to find out more about our opportunities and what life at MIB is really like. Register for your free ticket today: ow.ly/jvPq50ZJuJC #DriveInsured #MKJobsShow

Ghost Broking sees fraudsters pose as a legitimate insurance company or broker but provide fake or fraudulent policy documents... leaving you #uninsured! 🚩 Spot the red flags and report to Cheatline: ow.ly/7ZBP50ZGIjI

Half of the British public are unaware that stating you are a named driver on a vehicle that you are actually the main driver of is a type of fraud, known as fronting, according to our latest YouGov survey ⚠️ This could leave you driving uninsured and facing the consequences: - Fines from £300 to unlimited amounts - Six points (if you're a new driver, this could mean losing your licence) - Your vehicle seized and even crushed Unintentional or not, fronting is fraud. Learn how to insure your vehicle properly and avoid common mistakes ➡️ ow.ly/ERsH50ZIbRc #DriveInsured

Today is #BackToHogwarts day! Thinking of flying your parents car down to Kings Cross to see platform 9 3/4? 🤔 Hold up Ron Weasley, not all motor insurance policies include the ability to drive other vehicles as standard, even those that are fully-comp! Policies that do include it may have restrictions within their T&Cs, such as age limits 🚗 Check your policy so you're not left facing the consequences: ❗Fines from £300... to unlimited amounts ❗Six points (if you're a new driver, this could mean losing your licence) ❗The vehicle seized and even crushed Make sure your family car doesn't disappear under the invisibility cloak by taking out a short-term policy - these policies are available by the hour and can be the simplest and safest option! #DriveInsured

🤕 Think e-scooters, Surrons and electric bikes are harmless? Think again. These vehicles can reach high speeds and can cause serious injuries to riders, pedestrians and other road users. Many people are unaware of the rules, with over half of UK adults not knowing that privately owned e-scooters are illegal on public roads and pavements. Riding uninsured could result in: - £300+ fines - 6 penalty points on your licence (or on a "ghost licence" if you don't yet have one) - Your vehicle being seized - Personal liability for compensation costs Before you ride, make sure you understand the rules and check whether your vehicle is legal for road use. @tvp_mk #DriveInsured ✅🛴🚲