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Problem with MSE motor insurance quotes

When I try to fill in the MSE motor insurance quote - it asks me what my occupation is - I put "unemployed" - it then asks me what my employers business is - what do I put ?
I tried "unemployed" - I tried "n/a" - nothing works !!!
Any ideas ?

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  • *Scarlett
    *Scarlett Posts: 1,760 Forumite
    Don't know the answer to this but you could try "not in employment".
  • 50Twuncle
    50Twuncle Posts: 10,763 Forumite
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    Thanks - I used "HOUSEHUSPAND" and it accepted this - without needing an "employer" !!
  • dacouch
    dacouch Posts: 21,636 Forumite
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    Househusband is not the correct occupation if you are receiving JSA, if you have a claim you could have problems
  • 50Twuncle
    50Twuncle Posts: 10,763 Forumite
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    Who says I am on JSA
    Anyway - what is a "househusband" - the form allows this as an option .....
  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 121,282 Forumite
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    what is a "househusband"

    A father who decides to stay at home as a choice to look after the family. (i.e. not claiming any job related benefits or any earned income).
    Who says I am on JSA

    You hinted at it by saying you were using "unemployed". So dacouch sensibly pointed out that if you were unemployed, that putting in househusband is incorrect and could result in a claim being rejected or adjusted.
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
  • dacouch
    dacouch Posts: 21,636 Forumite
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    21Twinkle here is a recent poster who did not declare he was unemployed and has recently had an accident.

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2623527
  • 50Twuncle
    50Twuncle Posts: 10,763 Forumite
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    Thanks for that link - which doesn't exactly help me with the original problem - what do I put down for my occupation ?
    ps I am on ESA not JSA !!!
  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 121,282 Forumite
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    You put down that you are unemployed. You dont need to put anything else in (i.e. leave info about employer blank)
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
  • 50Twuncle
    50Twuncle Posts: 10,763 Forumite
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    Yes, but it doesn't accept "unemployed" as an option
  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 121,282 Forumite
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    Phone their support or use a different quote site then.
    I am an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA). The comments I make are just my opinion and are for discussion purposes only. They are not financial advice and you should not treat them as such. If you feel an area discussed may be relevant to you, then please seek advice from an Independent Financial Adviser local to you.
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