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My Bicycle damages Parked Car
Hope someone could be of some help . Last sunday i parked my bicycle next to the shop window and went into the shop .Accidently the idle bike fell on a parked car and scratched the car door . The car owner was rude when i offered to get it repaired , so i told him to speak to his insurancers. Now he sent me a solicitors…
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home ins quote - can't do it online
Any suggestions, have been searching about for ins quotes but due to our house being classed as "large" i.e. we have 5 beds several sites won't allow me to apply or quote on line. This is esp annyoing as Lloyds is competitive when I get a phoen quote but it means I miss out on Quidco cashback. Any suggestions? Can't use…
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Over 50s insurance
Hi All My heart is sad at the thought of approaching 50 but my head says there must be some benefits around out there when it comes to getting better or cheaper insurance. I'd be interested in any hits and tips from those who have already reached this age (I'm told its the new 40!).... Thanks Jools
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Made me smile - halifax insurance silly department name
currently renewing contents & buildings insurance. Horrible quote from Halifax so shopped around, I can get better cover for £250 cheaper with Greenbee. Anyway thought I would try haggling with halifax. Called and said I wanted a better price so I was put through to . . the "insurance Options" department. :rotfl: What a…
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just had quote for life and critical
Hi Guys I'm borrowing 122,000 for 30 years. just been quoted £35.98 for life and critical, level term legal and general. decreasing term quote is £23.33 I feel like the level term is best becuase if it pays it will pay more then the other, but im just wondering, if i can get cheaper level term? anybody know where i can get…
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Mobile phone insurance?
Hi everyone, I hope I've put this in the right place! I'm basically looking to see if I can get a better deal on my mobile phone insurance, I signed up to a new contract on Sunday, and I also took out their own insurance at £5.99 per month. I've got upto 14 days to cancel without charge. This includes accidental damage and…
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Advice on vehicle accident
Hi, Friend was driving his pick up into his workshop. To get to workshop he has to go through a kind of driveway (this is a shared driveway between him and the council offices next door). There is a sign which says "NO PARKING", so today when he was trying to get into the drivway, there was a car parked!!! He tried to find…
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6 month car insurance policies
Anyone know if any insurers do these and if so who does the best deals on them. any other advice? cheers
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Natwest gold account travel insurance
Hi folks I have a natwest gold account and with this I get travel insurance. I have lost all the bumph that came with the account which had the telephone numbers for if you need to make a claim. Went into my local Natwest to ask and they looked at me like I was stupid :mad: does anyone have these numbers just so I can jot…
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Car Ins with Swiftcover.com help
Hi Guys, Have any of you got insurance with this company and what has been your experience? I'd really appreciate your feedback. I've just got a quote for annual car insurance through moneysupermarket.com and it's a massive saving of £190. I have added all my requirements as well, so there are no hidden costs to add.…
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Home Insurance and Credit Rating
Hi, I have an urgent question that I can't seem to find the answer for anywhere! My partner and I are unmarried but co-habiting. My credit score is good; his is terrible (he has outstanding CCJs against his name). We obviously therefore do not have any joint bank accounts or credit cards. But what about home contents…
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Can I expect a pay-out?
My bathroom ceiling fell in, and I wonder if it is normal to get money towards having it fixed? It seems to have happened because of water leaking in from somewhere on the outside, but as it's top floor of the building, I am not able to check. The building is old and is just now being repointed etc, which is why I am…
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Fault developed in car accident - insurer won't pay
Hi all - sorry if this is a common issue but I'm not a regular of the insurance forum! My wife was recently involved in an accident - I don't think the details are important - and the car was repaired under insurance. However when she went to collect the car as soon as she turned it on there was a tremendous rattling…
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Had accident 3 weeks ago, now renewal is up - advice
Situation: The OH's car was hit coming of a roundabout, other driver admitted, their insurance admitted and we got the car repaired. Our insurance (SwiftCover) still has not updated our status to a "no fault" as they say they have not received the money from the other insurance company (Saga). Phoned Saga, they say they…
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Reducing health insurance costs
I'm self employed, 34 and currently have a health insurance policy with WPA that I took out in February. I pay £45 a month for basic cover plus an option to have all ultrasound and scanning costs paid for. Without this option the policy would only have been around £18 a month. WPA operate a shared responsibility plan where…
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Camera stolen 'Twice' while on holiday.
We are travelling around Australia and Asia and the unthinkable has happened. Whilst in Australia a few weeks back our camera was stolen. I purchased this camera before we came travelling last November. Not being put off and ruining our holiday we purchased another camera (same model) and contacted the insurance company.…
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'Unfair' Exclusion ?
Hi All, I need some help. I have tried to make a claim on our household contents insurance and it has been rejected out of hand, I feel the exclusion is unfair and I would appreciate your thoughts. In a nutshell here goes... I was due to play football, arrived late, walked onto the playing ground the game had started. I…
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Travel Insurance For Pregnant Woman
Can anyone recommend a decent 1 week European travel policy suitable for a woman in the early stage of pregnancy? Some policies state that there are exclusions - What are these likely to be? Any info gratefully received.
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Accident claim advice
A week ago, a van reversed into my car as i drove through a car park. The front wing was crushed, and possible a twist put into the bonnet. I contacted AA insurance, who passed me onto Hastings Direct who handle my policy. As per there instructions, i took the car to the approved repair agent, who estimated the repair at…
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locating lost policy
Hope someone can help. My gran has some insurance policies but she says she has no paperwork for them. She thinks the guy who used to collect the money took all the payment books and policy paperwork. The only info that she can give (90 year old ,poor memory)is the policy was with Blackburn insurance???? Does anyone know…
