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Should i declare accident

All,

I had an accident this year by the named driver

If i don't include the named driver on my policy renewal, then i don't need to declare it right?

Claim was made on my policy by the named driver

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  • randomi15
    randomi15 Posts: 191 Forumite
    Many thanks
  • Quentin
    Quentin Posts: 40,405 Forumite
    randomi15 wrote: »
    All,

    I had an accident this year by the named driver

    If i don't include the named driver on my policy renewal, then i don't need to declare it right?

    Claim was made on my policy by the named driver

    Wrong.

    If named driver no longer on your policy then you disclose the claim as part of your history
  • FutureGirl
    FutureGirl Posts: 1,252 Forumite
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    Yeah you nee to declare it, especially if a claim was made under your policy.
  • mattk_180
    mattk_180 Posts: 375 Forumite
    edited 27 April 2017 at 12:36PM
    Record of an accident doesn't automatically transfer to you if you take the named driver off.


    Depends on how the ask the question about accidents. It's unlikely insurers will take it into consideration but best to mention it just to be on the safe side.
  • FutureGirl
    FutureGirl Posts: 1,252 Forumite
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    OP mentions that there was a claim on his policy, therefore he does need to declare it whether the named driver is taken off or not.
  • System
    System Posts: 178,428 Community Admin
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    The same as if you made a claim on your policy when it wasn't being driven by anyone - eg stolen, caught fire, handbrake slipped.
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