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Should I switch or renew car insurance? It all depends. In some situations, you might want to at least compare other quotes, such as if your circumstance have changed, your premiums have risen or you have a new car. This guide explains when it might be better to renew or switch car insurance, and what to look for.
It’s just a simple matter of cancelling one policy and taking out another. But to make it more seamless, it’s helpful to consider a few tips when you do.
With these three things in place, you can switch policies while minimising the amount of time you spend without insurance. After this, actually making the switch is easy.
There are many reasons why you may want to switch insurers.
Even if you feel like none of the above applies to you, it’s still worth comparing car insurance providers. There are a lot of companies in the marketplace, but circumstances change and you’re probably only ever with one car insurance provider at a time. It’s reasonable to assume that there’s almost always a more competitive deal somewhere, and that you just need to find it.
What makes a car insurance company reliable? The best indicator is if it’s there for you when you need it. A reliable insurer:
Finding an insurer with all these qualities can mean paying a little more for coverage, but paying more is sometimes the right choice.
Whether you want the best value third party car insurance in the UK, or a reliable insurer that will provide a comprehensive package with great extras, it’s worth looking for discounts.
Being able to go online and compare car insurers means that you can save a lot of money by playing the field. If your current insurer won’t offer you a better deal or match a quote you’ve found, then tell it you’re thinking about switching car insurance policies. If that doesn’t prompt it to offer you a better deal, then it might be time to go. Other ways you can save money include:
Knowing how the industry operates can help you in your search for a better deal. The following are some things that your insurer won’t necessarily tell you, but that are useful to know.
Cancelling your current policy should only be done once your new policy is ready to go to avoid having gaps in your cover.
Some circumstances may force you to change insurers before your current policy expires. You could be changing jobs, changing locations, changing drivers, changing cars or you may have just found the deal of a lifetime and you can’t afford to wait.
Whatever the reason, if you are changing car insurance mid-policy some insurers will charge a cancellation fee, many may refund varying amounts of the unused premiums. These refunds take time, so make sure you are not waiting on your refund to pay the premium on your new policy.
If you’re switching car insurance before your policy is over, follow these steps:
Overall, the vast majority of people in the UK are satisfied with their car insurance, and may be likely to simply renew car insurance year after year. You might be grateful to an insurer for promptly sorting out a claim, and helping you during an otherwise stressful time, but that’s the service you’re paying for.
Despite most people in the UK more likely to renew their car insurance rather than switch, it may well be a costly mistake.
Weigh up the pros and cons before jumping ship. On the plus side, you may get a better deal elsewhere or your current insurer may come back with a better offer. On the downside, you may lose any discounts you currently have or your no-claims bonuses may not be transferrable.
If nothing else, it’s probably worth shopping around to see if you can do better, and to consider trying to work it out with your current insurer before making the switch. It will often be happy to extend discounts if it means keeping customers, particularly ones who have been loyal for many years and not made any claims. Give your insurer an opportunity to match or better any new deal you have found and you may be pleasantly surprised at what’s offered.
If you’re considering switching but haven’t made the decision yet, let your current insurance company compete for your business. You might be able to get a better deal on your current rates by letting your provider know you’re shopping around or found a better rate somewhere else.
Consider the best way to get informed and talk to your current insurer.
Switching car insurance isn’t as difficult as it sounds. Follow a few basic steps to make sure it’s the right move for you, then work with your current insurance company to find out its unique fees and switching process. You could save a bundle by switching to a company that works better for you.
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