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Bradford and Bingley insurance
I'm currently looking for a cheaper home insurance deal and, through the price comparison sites, Bradford and Bingley was showing as a cheaper option. I've subsequently googled Bradford and Bingley and the first site that is listed is http://www.bbg.co.uk/ but this site says Bradford and Bingley no longer sells insurance…
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Non-Fault accident - advice appreciated!
Hi all, I was involved in a RTA on Tuesday evening when a another driver drove into the back of my car on a slip road. I had approached traffic and came to a stop when a few seconds later my car was hit. I drove on a little further and stopped in an industrial estate, with the other party following. The rear bumper on my…
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Some Numpty Travel Insurance Questions
UK based family travelling to India in the summer. Trying to book travel insurance but getting confused, have had travel insurance for years but mainly bought it to cover medical as we only went skiing and to France. However as of Monday I will have paid out £3k for flights and £2k for India tour, wiht further £2k nearer…
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Claim - Car Insurance - what are my options
Good morning everyone, I hope to get an input on this matter. While parked, my car was hit and the driver run away without leaving any note. Later I found out about the damage as I was away for 2 days. Told this to the police and Insurance but obviously they were both useless as with the insurance I'd have had to pay the…
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1st Time Completing Claim Form - Help ! ! !
Two problems - 1. I had work carried out on the outside of my house. To cut a long story short, after scaffolding (which had been there for 4 months) was removed I found damage. I reported this and someone came out to inspect damage, said I was entitled to something, what would I like ?? Totally unprepared, I asked what my…
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Car insurance total loss help!
Re: Honda Civic S type 2011 reg Hi all, I crashed my car up a kerb last Wednesday (03.05.2017) and severely damaged the F/L wheel. Although the actual tyre wasn't popped, the whole wheel itself was bent inwards rendering it impossible to drive. There were no other cars involved (just my own stupid fault) but since my…
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Insurance backdating on clerical error
I have recently renewed my car insurance with admiral. After taking out the insurance I received a letter. It was with regard to the convictions I had on my licence. When I completed my paperwork this time round I had a past conviction from 4 years ago which I had accidentally forgotten to enter on last years insurance…
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VAT registered business repair bill
Hi, asking on behalf of a relative They are having to pay VAT on a non-fault insurance claim the amount is close to £20k, its a huge amount to have to pay out and if there is nothing that can be done and the repairs company want the money asap then the company can't exist anymore, there isnt anywhere near £20k in cash in…
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Mobile Phone: Claim on home insurance.
The screen on my mobile telephone recently stopped working. I am insured so I contacted the insurance company and sent the phone away. They have contacted me with three options: Option 1) They will pay me £294 (less £100 excess) so £194. Option 2) They will send me a Nokia Lumia 950 as a replacement. I would have to pay…
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Car accident insurance advice
A driver hit my car at the rear While i was at the stationary at traffic lights I have a comprehensive policy and i gave my insurance all the particulars ie. addresses reg number and a dated photo at the scene of her and the car Thing is there has been no contact from her with insurance details ,Is that OK and i cant get…
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Income Protection Help -
Hi, I'm trying to organise some Income Protection and could do with some guidance. What are the benefits to getting a policy that only pays the benefit for 12 months compared to one that pays for the full term of the policy? The latter seems like the best choice to me but I feel I must be missing something? Does anyone…
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temporary one month car insurance
My current car insurance will end in a week, and I only need to have one month car insurance only as I will sell my car soon. Having checked with other insurance companies, temporary 1 month car insurance costs more than my annual year premium. It is ridiculous. Can anyone suggest to get the cheaper temporary car insurance…
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Car Insurance Renewal
This August will be my first time to renew car insurance. Ever. I am with Admiral currently, does anyone know if they will auto-renew or do I need to put it in writing to them if I chose another provider that I do not want their renewal. Also can anyone tell me how far from my policy ending I can look for a new quote? I am…
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Guide discussion: Cheap classic car insurance
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Motorbike Insurance Problem
I had three motorbikes stolen in one visit last year after twenty years of claim-free motoring. I was pretty upset, but the insurance paid out, and I went back to having two bikes for the rest of the year (one scooter, one "proper" bike). Come renewal, I'm listed as having three claims, so seem to be uninsurable. Well, my…
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Contents Insurance - Critical change of Terms
Just got a renewal notice for Contents from Policy Expert. Disturbed by one change in their Summary of Changes. It did read "Theft or attempted theft requiring violent or forced entry or exit." It now reads, "Theft or attempted theft following forced and violent entry or exit". My dictionary defines "violence" as an act…
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Life insurance
Hi, I'm new on here and I know it sounds awful but am looking for life insurance for my 11 year old little boy. My mum, sister and I were all insured when we were children and I received money at 18 and 21. I hate thinking about it but you really don't know what can happen in the future. Does anyone know who insures…
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Car Insurance limits of cover
It's a theoretical question about third party car insurance cover What would be the case if I through my fault did a vast amount of damage worth 10s or 100s of millions. Does some sort of limit kick in and I go bankrupt, or does Lloyds have a bad year?
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Valuing a ring
Just made what I expected to be a quick phone call to accept a quote on my house insurance. As I have done every year for the last 36 years (I shop around every year). The person I'm talking to asks me to confirm that I have either a recent valuation or a recent receipt (less than 3 years old) for my engagement ring. I've…
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Jewelry Insurance Advice - Disclosing IVA
Morning all, I've recently purchased a diamond ring and initially approached their suggested insurance company, TH March. I went through the whole process fine and then it asked for some details on the wearer, my partner. At this point it asks for any disclosures around debt, IVA's, bankruptcy, etc. My partner does have an…
