I’m probably classed as a safe, old fart now, not yet in the realms of incompetence. I do sympathise with some of the premiums levied at under 30’s (I have 2 of my own), but they only have themselves & their mates to blame! We have 3 vehicles in the family & with the exception of one, which is an agreed value classic, I find I have to change insurance companies almost every year to get a decent quote; they reel you in the first year & then load you up the next hoping you won’t notice. I used the same insurance company for over 20 years for all my insurance business, but some years ago, realised this “loyalty” was costing me a fortune.
I’m now a “premium tart” & hawk by business year on year; it takes probably 30 minutes to do the rounds, get the best quote & sign up on line. You have to read the small print & compare the excess rates but there is, basically, no difference between insurance cover you’re getting, all your really paying for is the broker’s fee & the difference can be substantial! I've been in the silly situation of using the same company every other year fo the last 5 years just because they have a really stupid "new business" discount!