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The average annual cost of car insurance for women is £460, compared to £581 for men – a difference of £121 – according to research by moneysupermarket.com.

The price comparison site’s Dave Merrick said, ‘While insurance providers cannot legally discriminate based on gender, other factors, such as the car you drive and your occupation, will influence the price you pay. ‘Our data shows that men typically drive cars in higher insurance groups.’