A few points of conflict with Jackie L's (Eilonnwy) article.

[Tiberius]

@ Adrian: It's a statistical fact that women are a lower risk, and simply deducible with common sense. You think business would offer different rates if this were not so?!?
I'm astounded at the lengths you're prepared to go to to hide your head in the sand

I think it's sexist. Why should all men be punished for the actions of a fraction of us? It's not just the higher rates for men, it's the fact that some companies in this country *refuse* to give insurance to men as one of their actual company policies. They are actively promoting sexism and being proud about it (if you watch some of their adverts).