I’ve just moved. I’ve informed my car insurers and they want more money. Not just the £25 admin fee but an increase in premium. I’ve moved to a much nicer area. More rural and not on the edge of Birmingham like my previous address.
I’m being told its because the new postcode could have had more claims etc etc . Take it or leave it sir. Something smells. I could understand if I moved the other way - from the sticks to edge of Brum. I think I’m being conned.
Can my postcode be checked?
23rd Jan 2023 4:39 pm
al cope
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Some rural areas have more crime and thefts, so it could be right. How about using one of the comparison sites with your new address and see what’s being quoted. If it’s close to what your existing lot want then you know they aren’t having you over.
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23rd Jan 2023 4:59 pm
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Re: Postcode checker for car insurance
kevofcov wrote:
I’ve just moved. I’ve informed my car insurers and they want more money. Not just the £25 admin fee but an increase in premium. I’ve moved to a much nicer area. More rural and not on the edge of Birmingham like my previous address.
I’m being told its because the new postcode could have had more claims etc etc . Take it or leave it sir. Something smells. I could understand if I moved the other way - from the sticks to edge of Brum. I think I’m being conned.
Can my postcode be checked?
I'd go elsewhere for your insurance...Jim
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23rd Jan 2023 5:04 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
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If it’s a wealthier area, there will be more Range Rovers and Beemers, and as they get targeted, it’s a riskier area.
23rd Jan 2023 5:35 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
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Have you tried NFU Mutual?
I don't know exactly how they underwrite, but for some like me, they offer very competitive premiums.
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23rd Jan 2023 6:12 pm
rrhool
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Location: Norfolk
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NFU Mutual have some strange quirks. I insure my Tractor with NFU, but they won't quote my Discovery. This is rural Norfolk, I'd imagine NFU insure lots of 4x4 farmers vehicles?Richard
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23rd Jan 2023 6:22 pm
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I’m with NFU for my L663 Defender. I live in not so rural south Manchester!
23rd Jan 2023 6:25 pm
LT
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Location: South West
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rrhool wrote:
NFU Mutual have some strange quirks. I insure my Tractor with NFU, but they won't quote my Discovery. This is rural Norfolk, I'd imagine NFU insure lots of 4x4 farmers vehicles?
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NFU Mutual have some strange quirks. I insure my Tractor with NFU, but they won't quote my Discovery. This is rural Norfolk, I'd imagine NFU insure lots of 4x4 farmers vehicles?
NFU do our house insurance but won’t do our car insurance.
23rd Jan 2023 7:32 pm
Shaun R.
Member Since: 13 Sep 2016
Location: Warlingham, Surrey
Posts: 145
NFU quote was double the next highest quote when I was looking. They couldn't explain why......
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