By sending letters to the press, I am trying to keep this issue in the spotlight, as I feel it is a fantastic example of how the European Union causes disruption normal people.
This is my latest letter to the media:
Dear Sir,
The UK insurance sector is one that is consistently growing against a backdrop of economic difficulty. Indeed, the financial sector dominates the City of London, and brings employment and wealth to the country as a whole.
The insurance sector is now under threat.
The EU wants to bring in legislation that will determine which factors can be taken into account when determining insurance premiums. Gender, age, and disability are amongst those factors used by actuaries to determine premiums. From December 21st 2012, following a ruling from the European Court of Justice, they will no longer be able to do this.
UK industry is reeling under the weight of red-tape and over regulation from Brussels. Despite making occasional mumblings of discontent, Her Majesty's Government does nothing to stem this flow, and now a great many of us will see our insurance premiums rise despite the wishes of the insurer themselves.
As a British Member of the European Parliament I constantly vote against such damaging interference. Sadly, even amongst my fellow Britons, I am in a minority.
Last year I took the chance to talk about this issue on international women's day, slamming the EU on creating legislation that makes women's lives more difficult.
I have also spoken about this issue during the women's committee
My previous posts on this issue:
HUMAN RIGHTS FOR DRUNK DRIVERS NEXT, ASKS MEP NIKKI SINCLAIRE?
My anti positive discrimination message hits Spain
