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Car Insurance claim driving me mad...
My car was hit by a motor cyclist and I have an independant witness who confirms that it was clearly not my fault. I had fully comp cover and they didnt even offer me a hire car. I was asked to drive it to their approved mechanic who confirmed that it should not be driven and they then also sent out another enigineer to my…
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Life insurance - advice
Hello, I'm shopping around for a life insurance policy for my hubby and myself as well. Have a few questions. Sorry if they're stupid questions, but I'm really quite confused. 1. Can my father, brother, sister be my beneficiaries or is it just restricted to my spouse? My parents don't live in the U.K. Will they still be…
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temporary car insurance
I would like to insure my car for only 3 months..is this possible? and which insurers would do this? Thanx
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Hastings have cancelled my policy..help
Hi all, a bit of advice would be appreciated. Firstly, the policy belongs to my sister but she doesn't have the internet so I got it on her behalf. The policy was taken out over 2 months ago but Hastings contacted her today and told her they were cancelling the policy because the price they quoted was too low!! After 2…
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car insurance - for business use
Hi, I am just starting out in self employment. Can anyone tell me if i need extra insurance if i use my own vehicle to carry merchandise to and from my unit and to customers houses, also will it be legal to take my 5 year old son along on these journeys with me? Thanks Peter
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Existing Tesco insurance customers can get free MOT deal too
Tesco has a new deal: 'Buy a policy before the 23rd July 2008 and we'll give you a voucher for a FREE MOT at Nationwide Autocentres¹' but then says '¹New customers Only.' I thought this was unfair and my renewal was up so I phoned to cancel if they would not give me (a loyal customer) the same deal. The inital sales guy…
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Cheap car insurance for a learner driver?
Hi All ! hope this is the right board to go on. Im soon to be a learner driver and have up to 5000 pounds for a cheap, but reliable run around. As it will have to last at least 5 years or so :confused: . I was looking at volkswagon polo, and also new mini's. I have looked online, but im not sure if i would be able to get…
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Good and cheap business insurance.
Hi, Can soemoene recommend good business insurance and what should I look at when I buy one. Thanks Loui
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18 year old new driver on parents full comp policy
We have fully comp policy on car with full no claims. Any ideas / recommendations on companies who will not charge a king's ransom to include 18 year old son on policy?
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Insurance For New Driver - Aged 54!
As a family, we have always had two cars. Both cars are in my name and are insured likewise - with my wife as named driver on both. However, we now want my wife to be the main driver on one of the cars - though it will, most likely, remain in my name. This will allow her to build up her own no-claims but, we appreciate, is…
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How can this be right? Lost 2 years no claims due to Admin
Hi I have my car insurance with prudential and my renewal price is much higher than other quotes i have received. Now before i went with prudential i had 8 years no claims bonus however they only recognise 5 years for new customers. On my renewal it shows as 6 years. I have asked for conformation that i have 9 years no…
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company cancelling car insurance
hi ,took out car ins with express car ins on 3/3/2008,they sent 2 letters same day saying they did not recieve proof of no claims discount,i think my old ins comp was sending it on,now they said in one letter no proof of NCD and in second letter ame day 1/8/2008 cancelling ins,can they do this ,i phoned up and they said…
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Getting rid of car - insurance
My car insurance and MOT are due for renewal and I am contemplating getting rid of the car. The plan is to see how I get on without a car for a bit and then if I decide I do need one, buy one in a few months. What are the implications for my insurance no-claims discount? To retain the discount, would I need continuous…
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anyone made a claim with PruHealth
I am considering PruHealth but have been unable to find any recent positive reviews from customers who have actually made claims. Can anyone provide some feedback on their experiences.
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best insurance warning
my son took out mortgage protection insurance with best insurance 3 months ago as recommended by this site, premium £24.21, he received a letter today increasing the premium to £45 , bit steep he thought, you have been warned. just done a requote online and they still show the lower price when using his original…
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Landlords insurance question
Does anyone know what 'proofs' you need to convince an insurer that you have inspected your property adequately during 'vacant' periods?
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Income Protection Insurance
Hello all I have an income protection policy with Ant Insurance, which I took out as a result of a recommendation on this site. All fine. However, they have just written to me saying their premium is going up by about 50%. :confused: Anyone recommend an alternative to them? Many thanks Matthew
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Two Cars
I have a Peugeot 106 third party with Zurich, whose MOT runs out in 2 months which is when I shall get rid of it. I've only had the policy on the 106 for 2 months. I have just bought a 306 so will run two cars for a couple of months, but on ringing Zurich I can't add it to my policy I have to buy a new policy for the 306.…
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50% hike in income protection premiums - is this normal??
I took out an income protection policy back in April after hearing that I am to be a dad (time to be responsible and all that). Using the info on the MSE website, I took a policy out with Antinsurance for £31.50 per month. However, I got a letter earlier this week saying that my premiums are to go up to £46.88 per month…
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Amazing car insurance quotes from A&L! Hundreds off by changing renewal cost!
hi all, I'm an A&L customer and thought i'd get a quote for car insurance as it says as a customer they will beat my renewal cost. (ive just got new policy with Sheila's wheels) my renewal would have been £470.00 so i put this in and they beat it offering me £448. Then i thought "try a lower renewal" so i put in £350 and…