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Many people throughout Britain may be considering giving up smoking now that the law banning smoking in enclosed public areas is well and truly under way. This could see many people saving the thousands of pounds that they spend each year on cigarettes, as well as seeing their health vastly improve in some cases. However, there are also other financial benefits to consider if you are giving up smoking, as you could also save money in other areas as well as on the cost of cigarettes.

There are many different types of insurance that are popular amongst consumers in the UK, and these policies are designed to provide financial protections against various events and situations, thus also providing peace of mind. However, the cost of premiums for insurance cover can vary, and with many insurance policies smokers will often find that their premiums are way higher than for non-smokers to the same level of cover, with some even paying double the amount that a non-smoker has to pay for this type of protective cover.

The types of insurance cover on which consumers could save money by giving up smoking include medical or health insurance cover, life insurance cover, and home insurance cover. In mot cases you will need to have given up for at least twelve months in order to see your premiums come down. In all of these areas of insurance smokers are classed as increased risks, which is why the premiums are much higher. With health and medical insurance it is due to the obvious health risks associated with smoking, with life cover it is due to the risk of early death from smoke related disease, and with home insurance it is due to increased risk of fire in the home.