Mark Bates Insurance

zaksmum

Has anyone had any dealings with Mark Bates Insurance company?

I am considering taking out insurance with them but feel a bit put off by the fact that they operate under a multitude of different names.

Looking for an insurance quote online I found that so many companies offering online quotes under different names turn out to be run by Mark Bates, which seems an odd way to run your business.

Any input would be welcome.

fluffnutter

Is there any reason that you don't want to stick with companies that you feel more confident about? Is it just price?

zaksmum

fluffnutter wrote: »

Is there any reason that you don't want to stick with companies that you feel more confident about? Is it just price?

No, I'm actually looking for insurance for my mobility scooter and every company I've found in internet searches turns out to be Mark Bates but under a different name, which seems odd.

mountainofdebt

Are they registered with the regulatory authority (and I would check with the regulatory authority directly) ?

fluffymuffy

I'd look for a local Insurance Broker - one with an office in town where you walk in and stand at the counter. They'll do you any sort of insurance you like - they organise quotes from the biggest companies (not high street names, but big insurance giants like Zurich) and sort out all the paperwork.

zaksmum

fluffymuffy wrote: »

I'd look for a local Insurance Broker - one with an office in town where you walk in and stand at the counter. They'll do you any sort of insurance you like - they organise quotes from the biggest companies (not high street names, but big insurance giants like Zurich) and sort out all the paperwork.

They say they are FSA registered. But they have been ringing me daily trying to rush me into taking out their insurance. It's not compulsory so I have no intention of being rushed.

fluffnutter

zaksmum wrote: »

they have been ringing me daily trying to rush me into taking out their insurance.

I'd avoid them out of principle.

Loopyg_2

Iam insured with this company ,but they are called premier care,I have my powered wheel chair with them ,and also my carers insurance ,they are very well known in my area the wirral,
Kind regards loopy.

Tiddlywinks

Wouldn't this be better posted on a more appropriate insurance board?

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.php?f=21

Kayalana99

It seems perfectly normal these days for insurances to have many names.

Not sure why but even direct line who 'don't advertise on comparrsion sites to keep costs down' have a sister insurance that does advertise on comparrison sites...*rolls eyes*