lesj
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Post by lesj on Jul 7, 2023 10:36:40 GMT
I have received my premium for next year.
They are asking for an increase of 53%
I am retired & do less than 2000 miles per year I am the only driver & I haven't made any claims
I have phoned Direct line and informed them that I am unhappy with the increase & as I as yet have not had a quote from else where they will not budge. Their excuse is that their underwriters are charging them more
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Post by Andrewlang on Jul 7, 2023 11:03:28 GMT
F*ck 'em. Plenty of competition out there and you don't owe them any loyalty. I've had boat insurance for £100+ cheaper just by shopping around for 20 minutes.
Good luck, don't let the bastards win.
Andrew
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JoshHuntCUFC
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Post by JoshHuntCUFC on Jul 7, 2023 12:45:47 GMT
I have received my premium for next year. They are asking for an increase of 53% I am retired & do less than 2000 miles per year I am the only driver & I haven't made any claims I have phoned Direct line and informed them that I am unhappy with the increase & as I as yet have not had a quote from else where they will not budge. Their excuse is that their underwriters are charging them more www.moneysupermarket.com/dialogue/motor/questions/your-carFill this out. I'd be surprised if you don't find a cheaper quote. Then either use that cheaper quote as fuel for re-negotiation with Direct Line, or leave them and go with said cheaper quote.
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lesj
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Post by lesj on Jul 7, 2023 13:35:57 GMT
Thanks Josh, I was actually thinking of contacting them. I went to them a few years ago for my Broadband & they were very helpful.
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Post by imp566 on Jul 7, 2023 14:00:02 GMT
Its not the first time I have heard this recently, people with exemplary driving records being charged much higher premiums. Not just Direct Line either. Reasons have varied, but seem to revolve around the cost of living and inflation - or, if everyone else is putting costs up, why shouldn't we!
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Post by duffpaddy on Jul 7, 2023 16:02:25 GMT
After I retired my next insurance quote from Aviva was about 25% higher. I queried it as I would be doing around 4 to 5000 miles, rather than 20 and not driving at peak times. No explanation at all. Compare the Market, ending up paying slightly less with General Accideny
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Post by Sandypants on Jul 7, 2023 18:28:21 GMT
Its not the first time I have heard this recently, people with exemplary driving records being charged much higher premiums. Not just Direct Line either. Reasons have varied, but seem to revolve around the cost of living and inflation - or, if everyone else is putting costs up, why shouldn't we! Well indeed. But it's pay rises driving inflation, not greedy fuckers going "welp, when in Rome" and filling their pockets.
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Post by MartinL on Jul 7, 2023 21:04:15 GMT
The company I insured my motorbike with for the last six years couldn’t insure me this year because apparently the insurers they use wouldn’t insure me because my bike isn’t kept in a garage. Seems odd because it never has been!
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lesj
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Post by lesj on Jul 10, 2023 11:25:29 GMT
Thanks Andrew, and a special thanks to you Josh
I went to Money Supermarket as suggested
I spent a bit of time going through all of their quotes, but then I have plenty of time as I am retired
I am sure you will be pleased to know that together with Breakdown cover I have saved
£159
I now have to cancel my original quotes
Thanks Again
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JoshHuntCUFC
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Post by JoshHuntCUFC on Jul 10, 2023 13:34:34 GMT
Thanks Andrew, and a special thanks to you Josh I went to Money Supermarket as suggested I spent a bit of time going through all of their quotes, but then I have plenty of time as I am retired I am sure you will be pleased to know that together with Breakdown cover I have saved £159I now have to cancel my original quotes T hanks AgainGlad to be of service Les
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