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21 or 23 days ?????
Hi I am looking for some advice please, I know Martin has mentioned a certain number of days to buy insurance as it may work out more cost effective. I'm just trying to figure out whether it's 21 or 23 days prior to car insurance being due, also would that be from the day I'm making the enquiry, do I count 21/23 from today…
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Home Insurance - NCB invalidation
i had 5 years of NCB regarding my home insurance.. however i hadnt noticed that it had lapsed until i noticed that my DD hadnt been taken with my previous supplier. I found a new policy as soon as i did but my new provider has said because of the GAP in insurance (literally less than 30 days) i cant use my previous NCB and…
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Which underwriting should I disclose on private medical insurance
I wish to ask which underwriting option should I disclose on private medical insurance? Moratorium or full medical underwriting?
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Private Health Insurance - share treatment cost
Hi My work has provided me with health insurance, which is great. And it's pretty comprehensive, not excluding any preexisting conditions, Etc. I had my own private health insurance policy before taking this, which I've had for many years with Bupa. My worry was that if I cancel my own policy and take the one offered by…
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Building insurance for loft room
Hi, I am close to exchange on my first home, and started enquiring building insurance. The house is sold to be as 2 bedrooms plus a loft. The loft is original but my surveyor said it’s not meeting the current regulations for a bedroom, although it is currently used as a bedroom and I plan to continue using it as a guest…
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Time limit on dental insurance
I've had continuous dental insurance for the past 9 years. I have some fairly extensive treatment 6.5 years ago and for various reasons never made a claim. I still have the receipts. Is it worth putting the time in to try to make a claim or have I no hope?
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Non-renewal of insurance while making a claim
I am in the process of a claim with my insurance company for a broken pipe under my porch which caused my porch to become unstable and have to be taken down and rebuilt. This claim has been going on since Feb and they have still not settled, just dragging things out. I have now been informed by them that they are not going…
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Renewal
Hi Existing broker seems loathe to send out my renewal notice which in turn stops me making comparison with other providers. MSE urges me to check at least 21 days on advance of mu renewal 2nd July. Any thoughts about hurrying my broker up? I am claim free for 8 years and have per mile cover which suits me, a retired…
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Travel insurance for stolen phone
So I had my phone stolen in Belgium. Police station was closed at midi and I had to back next day. I need a police report for my travel insurance. How can I report online? No English available and asks for Belgium residents number? Called UK police bur they can’t help?
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Insurance for new car vs old car
I just bought a new car and asked my current insurer for a quote to changeover but the quote was far too high and I have now purchased cheaper insurance with another provider, quoting / using my NCD of course. I still have my old car and have not cancelled the old insurance yet, question = is my old car still legally…
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Lines on tv insurance question
I have insurance for my Phillips led ambilight tv with domestic and general my tv has just been out on this morning and it has lines on it across the top and middle would I be able to claim for it says that if it suffers a mechanical or electrical breakdown after the manufacturers guarantee they will at there option…
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Amazon seller sole trader business insurance requirement
Amazon have recently introduced a requirement for sellers to have indemnity insurance. I had this with Direct Line which annoyingly lapsed recently when they didnt contact me to renew in time. They now however no longer can cover me (as graphic desgner / amazon seller). Amazon state that IF a customer did create and A to Z…
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car insurance cover between home moves
Hello, I'm moving out of my current address soon and am planning
to stay with a friend for a couple of weeks while deciding what to do next. My
question is what happens with my car insurance. Presumably, I will have to tell
them that I’ll be moving out of my current address. Will I continue to have
cover? And how will they…
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Insurance as a first time buyer
Hello all, first time buyers here Currently at the end of our first house purchase (waiting on date for exchange) and need to have an insurance policy in place at that time. Does anyone know any companies that would be willing to insure the property between the date of exchange and the date of completion (we have plans in…
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Income Protection - £3k Enough?
I have had a policy with L&G since the age of 32, now 40... £3k benefit fixed per month until age 65, deferred for 6 months, fixed premium of £328 per annum fixed until age 65. Is it wise to review/change this now before my premiums start to become hefty? I do not see my yearly income heading towards 100k anytime soon, so…
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Car Insurance / points not on DVLA yet
Hi I recently received a fine/points (for mobile use while driving). I've just told my insurers and they've advised that they will not continue to cover me - they will be cancelling my policy in one month. So I went to some comparison sites, declare everything and got some quotes. But the insurance companies are not taking…
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Plumbing and Drains insurance
I hope this is the correct board, if not feel free to redirect me.I would be interested to know which company do people to get their Plumbing and Drains insurance, please?
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Chased by Ardent debt collectors over car insurance
Hi all, last year I took out a multi car policy with Diamond insurance and I paid for 12 months up front. I have recently had a letter explaining that they tried to debit £1500 for the coming here but were unable to. I didn't think too much about it until they sent me a letter saying my insurance had been cancelled but I…
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Non fault car insurance rip off
Hi All, This is my first thread so please forgive me if this has already been covered. I recently had an incident in my car. A neighbour crashed into my car, claimed responsibility and their insurance covered all damage. I have just gone to renew my car insurance only for it to increase 30% because of this non fault claim…
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Major Car Insurance Problems.
Hi, here's some context before I start: -I am 20 years old (turning 21 in September) and I am going into my third year of University at Uni of Nottingham. I live in London but I live in Nottingham for the academic year.-I have been trying to get a car since I got my license in 2022 in September. Obviously, car insurance…