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Insurance & life assurance

Archives for September 2004

Are we Overinsured?
I'm reviewing the policies sold to us by a Financial Advisor a year and half ago because we're overspending on a monthly basis and are thinking about boosting our pension contributions. (We didn't just say yes to all policies - there was a lot of reasoned discussion of the merits of each). We're married with 5(!) children,…
car insurance - Diamond & Breakdown Call Assis
I got a quote from confused.com and the best price was Diamond. As I had already telephoned them for a quote and was told it was more expensive than my current renewal I did not follow it up. Diamond then phoned me whilst I was at work. I rang them tonight and they confirmed the 'confused' price of £370 was correct, even…
Great Find for car insurance
I have spent ages trying to find cheap/good car insurance for my banger............. and finally found this one : http://www.quickcarquote.co.uk/ I couldn't believe my luck, :o way cheaper than any company on Confused or Its4me etc do give them a try. They also have a good offer with Europe assistance for Roadside…
Are legal expenses needed with car insurance
Hi all, its time for car insurance again for me :( I would like some advice on whether or not to take NUD legal expenses as this is an option, I have decided not to go for the courtesy car option. Do I need this or is there a money saving alternative ie free legal support etc? Thanks in advance
Listed Building - Contents Insurance
I am about to move and I am moving to a flat within a Listed Building. I have been searching for a new insurer for my home contents (not buildings, this is covered by my factors) and have proceeded with a few quotes online only to find that I can't sign them off as I will be living in a listed building. Does anyone know of…
camcorder insurance
have just bought a camcorder and trying to determine best insurance options The company are offering a £69 policy for 33 years for accidental damage and mechanical defects however does not cover theft or loss if i am abroad my household policy has the option of covering personal belongings for £45 per year which includes…
Car insurance due? - Try Kwik Fit - £25 Cashback
I've just had a quote. And this year I'm finding Norwich Union to be the cheapest through Confused / Kwik Fit. Kwik Fit are actually offering a £25 Cashback offer, if you get an online quote from them....... Hope this helps.
urgent house insurance advice needed
I have just been told by NU my current insurer that they won't insure my new house as it has 7 bedrooms and was built in 1890 - would you believe. Therefore I have to move to a new insurer but this won't be easy as in 2002 I had a public liability claim for £20,000. Does anybody know of any insurance company who aren't…
Renewed House insurance with L&V. Saved £260
Have been insured with More Than for several years & have always shopped around at renewal time but More Than had always been cheapest. This year, my renwal came in at £580 for buildings & contents so having checked others decided to renew. I called up & as the girl checked the details, I noticed that they had my house as…
Contents insurance- scientific pricing!!!
I'll try to be brief . I have changed address twice this year (from London suburb to country market town), once into rented accomodation pending second move into own home. For the 1st move, I contacted broker and transfered cover to my rental address. Because the new area is not such a high risk area and the house a…
Roadside Recovery Article Discussion Area
FIRST READ THE FULL THE CHEAPEST BREAKDOWN RECOVERY COVER (INCLUDING AUTOAID) ARTICLE To ask a question or make a comment click reply.
Amazing Home Insurance offer, but conditions...
Hi Folks I work for Norwich Union Direct and there is a very interesting (and hugely money saving!) offer on just now for home insurance. The offer is HALF-PRICE home insurance (either buildings, contents or both together)! The conditions will limit those able to take advantage but if you are lucky enough to be in the…
Egg car insurance £50 cashback
As Martin mentioned you can get £50 cashback when using egg.com if you have a savings account, I was told yesterday and it appears on the online car insurance quotes that they will also give you 50quid cashback if you use your egg card to pay for the insurance in full. They also state that that this will be at 0% on your…
Fantastic Breakdown Policy Deal!!!
I work for Norwich Union Direct who offer a stand alone Breakdown policy called NU Rescue. Although the product is branded as NU's own, it is actually operated and supported by the RAC and is very very good value so long as your car is not very old. The deal is even better because just now there is a promotion running…
Insurance for Cabriolet
Hi Everyone This is my first post so please be nice (I have read lots of the posts, and see how grumpy some of you get! :-/) I am a bit lapse with my finances (but I am trying now)and I have only just checked my car insurance policy to see how much they are charging me this year from 5th August, with Norwich Union Direct I…
Life Assurance/Disability
Can anyone suggest a life assurance company who would not charge the earth for someone who suffers from depression? Are there any companies who "specialise" in providing a service for people with disabilities? Thanks for any help.
Motor Insurance
??? Does anyone know where I can find out which cars have the cheapest motor insurance group? When I ask insurance companies they ask me which car do I want it for (stupid or what???) I want to buy the most basic of vehicles to drive around in and to give my grown up children, driving practice.
Leather Sofa Insurance Cover
Leather Sofa Insurance Cover, anybody know a company that does this ?
Contents Insurance for Rented Accommodation
Hi All, I'm about to move in to a rented property with my partner. One of the stipulations on my tenancy contract is that I have a contents insurance policy that covers my landlord's fixtures and fittings. The letting agent has offered me a policy provided by NFU, but I would imagine this is uncompetitive as most things…
Insurance needs renewing for buildings and content
I need to renew my insurance foro buildings and contents. Please can anybody suggests a good company with competive price. Thanks.

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