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Insurance screw up

My friend needs some advice:

They had a house insurance policy with Hillhouse Hammond. Last year they were taken over by Towergate Strovers. He was sent a letter informing him he didn't need to to worry about the changeover and the policy would continue. However, recently he has discovered that in the changeover of companies they have failed to collect his direct debit for the past six months.
When he spoke on the phone, they said he has to pay these payments as they sent out a change of direct debit form - which he doesn't remember recieving.

What is the best thing to do - pay up? It's £150...

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  • dunstonh
    dunstonh Posts: 121,175 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Well, either he pays it or he takes out a replacement.
    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.
  • JasonW_2
    JasonW_2 Posts: 705 Forumite
    Id switch to another company pronto! I wouldnt trust the company again, and he has saved £150 over the last 6 months, although he is VERY lucky he hasnt needed to claim!

    JW
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