FALLS in car insurance premium rates are masking increases for female drivers following the introduction of a Europe-wide "gender neutral" directive for the industry.
The typical price of a year's comprehensive insurance for a female motorist aged between 17 and 22 has increased by 4.7% to £1464, while the quote for a young man in the same age group has dropped by 1.9%, to £1858.
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