House insurance increase

For contents insurance, I was with Norwich Union (now Aviva) for years and years. Their premium was getting ridiculously high. I started using a broker who saved me about £400 a year. The insurance company? Aviva! What goes on there?

I was renewing my car insurance with Hastings Direct and, whilst we were on the phone, the premium was dropping in £50 increments until it reached £150. I grabbed it there and then! The how, whys and wherefores, I have no idea!

It is probably just me, but I HATE shopping around with a vengeance! Either pure idleness or the utter boredom with the whole palaver!!

Shop around. I saved by doing so.

I was with Admiral for a while, and whilst they started as much more competitive than my previous insurer (Halifax) they ended up being ridiculously expensive.

I switched, and got a much better deal, and have since switched again. Just beware of doing so too close to the end of the contract, as my last lot tried to charge me a fee for 'early withdrawal' when in fact I didn't renew. I got it waived, but it took determination.

Once you have been with a company a couple of years they reckon you are a soft touch and boost your premium. Ring them and they reduce it.

As far as I sm concrened, the first offer should also be their last offer. If they lower it , it shows that they took me for a fool when they sent the inflated figure, and that is not acceptable.

Well done!

Oh excellent 👏👏👏👏

I used compare the market and the winner was intelligent insurance

I have just saved myself £500!!!! Unbelievable!

I always shop around. I use conparethemarket.com. It’s quick and easy to use. I’ve renewed with PolicyExpert again this year as I’ve found them the most competitive.

Thanks for your comments. I’ll definitely check out the competition.

Definitely shop around. It’s only a few minutes to input the details with the big comparison websites.

In March, I ditched Halifax after 2 years, as they couldn’t compete with other providers. They did offer a reduced premium, but that came with reduced cover, which I didn’t want to accept.

Contact them first. Our insurance quote came in at less than we paid this year. Usually they offer a saving of at least £20-£50.
If that fails, then I shop around.

I’ve just saved £105 on my car insurance by shopping around.

Shop around for sure