The national institute of statistics and economic studies (INSEE) has published figures about household consumption in 2012 which showed that the prices of insurance policies increased by 9.5% on average. This is the largest increase recorded in the consumer sector, far ahead of those of fruit and vegetables (6.3%), tobacco (6.1%), heating and lighting (+5.6 %) or of fuels and lubricants (4.9%). In non-life insurance, the prices have varied according to the different types of contracts. Motor insurance is rising while householder’s comprehensive insurance is regressing.