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Making a Claim (Elderly Father *** UK)
I recently made a claim on house insurance for elderley Father, this was the first time he has ever made a claim. The company specialise in looking after the elderley. A bay window roof was subject to damage which resulted in the collapse of a ceiling , the consultant put down to wear and tear. He paid a call out charge by…
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Temporary Car Insurance (1 month)
Evening. My policy runs out on 18th December and I will just need a month of cover until mid Jan until my company car arrives. I have checked numerous short term cover sites and they are asking for £250+ for 28 days! I'm 28 with some no claims... is there a cheaper way of doing things?! Cheers
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Is income protection insurance worth getting. Details inside.
Just been looking at another thread and though to myself "though I live at home, I would hate to lose my job and have my wage drop all way from £1,000 a month to £200 a month (JSA). So do you think income protection would be worth getting for me, and does anyone know where I could get a good policy? The ones I am looking…
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Insurance scam, can't stop them calling. Help please!
I could really do with some help on how to deal with this. I've posted it on the motoring forum, and on a different site. A few weeks ago I got a call from some company, saying that I was due compensation for an accident I had last year. Unfortunately, I fell for their 'we're connected to the government' line and answered…
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Aviva- Car Insurance Claim
Hi, I had a car accident over the weekend which wasn't my fault. I have reported it to Aviva but I want to use my own choice of repairer and there is a £200.00 excess to do that. Does anyone know whether this be claimed off the third party? as I won't be paying an excess anyway as it was the third parties fault. Any help…
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rta
recently had an accident with a motor cyclist. I was turning right from a junction across a busy road. traffic from right stopped to let me out. I stopped at the central line, Van approaching from left flashed to let me out, before i could proceed a motor cyclist who was overtaking the traffic on the right on the wrong…
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Home Emergency Assistance - Add-on Insurance Policy
I have recently read many comments on how good this type of cover is as it covers Boiler and Central Heating Breakdown. Be aware this cover is only effective if you can prove that you have maintained the Boiler and System to the manufacturer's recommendation and have had an annual service. Without this proof the policy is…
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Do I need private health insurance?
I've been living in the UK for 5 years and I still haven't decided if I want to get a private health insurance or not... I've heard lots of horrible stories on the NHS, but my experience so far has been good. What really worries me is if I'm diagnosed with cancer for example, will the waiting list for the operation be too…
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bad weather
:xmastree::xmassmile:pdo i need insurance against flights being cancelled due to bad weather ie snow/ ice etc in february to glasgow from exeter? Do the airline reschedule if the flight is cancelled or do I get a refund please help!!!
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Van write off but loss of earnings claim problems
One of my husbands vans was written off and although the other parties insurers are not disputing liability they are refusing to pay our loss of earnings claim. They have said we should have got a loan to replace it - despite the fact we have adverse credit and didn't no if they would admit liability as the car was stolen.…
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Anyone had good experiences with contents insurance?
Trying to insure my laptop + phone to the value of about £3000, however after visiting most of the comparison websites and reading reviews, it seems that most insurance companies received really bad ratings and are very unwilling to pay out. Anyone have a recommendation on a contents insurance company that won't nip-pick…
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Annual Travel Insurance - family health
I recently renewed my annual travel insurance and amongst the questions asked was one around any family member or friend who was ill, seeking medical advice or undergoing treatment. My answer, which was honest, was not as far as I'm aware. Now what is worrying me though is two fold - my parents (as far as I know in good…
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Anyone able to give brief advice via pm on a non-fault car insurance claim?
I wondered if anyone would be able to provide advice on a non-fault car insurance claim where the other party are denying liability? I'd prefer not to put the details here, as they are quite specific, for obvious reasons. Once it is settled I'd be happy to repost the outcome, to help others who are in a similar situation.…
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I GO4 Insurance - BEWARE - leave well alone
I was duped into taking their Home & Contents Insurance via GoCompare Web Site as it was a good price. I was NOT able to read the Policy wording or Summary prior to purchase, as they were not available. Then after paying they sent the T&C but not of the policy I bought but the T&C of their Agency. After numerous telephone…
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Tesco won't cover named drivers abroad!
I just phoned Tesco to get the green card sorted out for the annual skiing trip, and was told that they no longer issue these because I now automatically have the same level of cover abroad as I do at home (up to 90 days). Great, I thought, that will save me £25. But then she went on to say that it is only the policy…
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Unable to use payment protection without it meaning a default?
Hi, hope someone can help me. Today I've posted on the Debt Free Wannabe thread, and the issue I'm posting here was also posted there (but I was advised to repost it in here) Today my OH rang one of the credit cards what we're struggling to pay off and asked if he could use the payment protection insurance that has been…
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Flexicover - need to be beware of?
Anyone had experience of flexicover insurance? I am trying to get travel insurance for my mother and flexicover come up cheapest on the comparison sites but when I google them the reviews are not too kind and doing a forum search at MSE seems a bit inconclusive. Seeing as they are at the top of comparison lists, I am…
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Second car insurance advice
Hello everyone, I'd be grateful for the benefit of your experience in buying an insurance for my 2nd car? My current car insurance is valid for another three months and has a 4 year no claims bonus protection. I have bought another car, which is 3x as expensive and I am trying to figure out the most cost effective way of…
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Travel Insurer wants updates
I took out my annual travel insurance policy earlier this year; the premiums had already increased sharply in recent years as I passed retirement age. As I have just booked another 2 week holiday for early next year I looked up the policy wording. I was surprised to find that the insurer requires policy holders to advise…
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Car accident settle outsidr insurance robbery
Just over a month ago I had a small accident in my car where by it lurched forward at a junction and hit a biker. There was what seemed to be minor damage to his BMW bike and we swapped details. He then text me and asked how I wished to settle (with or without insurance) The total for parts was £498.10 and my insurance…
