'My home insurance jumped from £140 to £1,600' - why you should NEVER auto-renew - MSE News

kmcottrell

Tesco offered to triple my annual cost, when nothing changed, so I too left.

Former_MSE_Callum

kmcottrell wrote: »

Tesco offered to triple my annual cost, when nothing changed, so I too left.

Hi KMCottrell, could you send me a message about this to callum.mason@moneysavingexpert.com. This goes for others affected by similar ridiculous auto renewal quotes as well.

csgohan4

Thats why you should diarise the renewal dates and follow the MSE step by step guide for comparing and getting best deals for insurance

jayess_2

We’re with Aviva. Our quote was lower this year.

LouiseBusyBee

I live in flats and three years ago, United Utilities persuaded me to take out a policy with HomeServe to protect me from a burst water tank and water damage affecting flats below me, plumbing leaks etc. My premium was £96. One year later it went up by more than 25% to £127. Last year it went up to £180 and I didn't notice until after I'd paid. That was almost double! I cancelled my DD immediately and told them I wouldn't be renewing. I'm now looking for a better policy - and a cheaper one.

50Twuncle

Aviva are correct in stating that their renewal prices are identical to new customers - I tried quotes as "both"

My renewal this year is £330 for 2 cars / 2 drivers - up from £325 last year !