Quoted SERIOUSLY happy by Norwich Union Direct
Quoted SERIOUSLY happy by Norwich Union Direct
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simonharrod911

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6,792 posts

259 months

Tuesday 25th October 2005
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This morning was not good. Pouring down with rain, kids trashing the place already, my wife mentions I've got two letters from my insurance company. I knew it was coming!

997 £2500
965 £1100

Bollox.

Someone from work mentioned Norwich Union Direct, but I couldn't be bothered, what could I save £100,£200?

I forced myself.

997 £748
965 £448

I checked/double checked/triple checked. Yes they had it on their system that I rolled a £40k 993, yes they knew about my SP30s.

I'm feel like I've lost a tenner and found £100. Fantastic company to deal with too.

nonegreen

7,803 posts

297 months

Tuesday 25th October 2005
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hmmm that 965 price is about the same as mine your not with the cis are you?

superlightr

12,920 posts

290 months

Tuesday 25th October 2005
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They paid out in full for my replacement 996tt when it had an accident.

BigGriff

2,312 posts

311 months

Tuesday 25th October 2005
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Nice to get some positive feedback. Guess who I work for and I get staff rates!

simonharrod911

Original Poster:

6,792 posts

259 months

Tuesday 25th October 2005
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nonegreen said:
hmmm that 965 price is about the same as mine your not with the cis are you?


Not with CIS. I'd better not post my current provider under name/shame policy.

simonharrod911

Original Poster:

6,792 posts

259 months

Tuesday 25th October 2005
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BigGriff said:
Nice to get some positive feedback. Guess who I work for and I get staff rates!



If you're in management give whoever it was who dealt with my policy a pat on the back, she was fantastic.

Just looked at your profile, if you email me I'll give you my policy numbers. I've never known someone in a call centre be so helpful and professional, she just couldn't do enough. I'm sure it's down to your HR policies

>> Edited by simonharrod911 on Tuesday 25th October 12:57

rob05

1,194 posts

255 months

Tuesday 25th October 2005
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I've been using them for years and i pay £790 for mine

softinthehead

1,550 posts

266 months

Tuesday 25th October 2005
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went with them too, last yr. beat the nearest rival by £50 and that was tesco online. beat the best indie quote by £150.

magriggs

875 posts

249 months

Tuesday 25th October 2005
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Their website won't even give me a quote. Which is annoying, since Direct Line, Admiral, etc. are happy to.

james

1,362 posts

311 months

Tuesday 25th October 2005
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I have 3 policies with them. The 944 only costs me 300 quid a year on an unlimited mileage policy. Oddly enough, it was actually cheaper than any of the classic limited mileage policies that I could find.

Rather strangely, about a year ago I had my renewal for my AMG Merc (E55). They wanted 1200 quid, which was a bit more than I thought they really should. I decided to go elsewhere and did an internet search. The best price I got was 600 quid from..... NU Direct. The SAME company that had sent me a renewal for 1200.

I checked, and it was right. I haven't a clue why it happened, but it did. The 1200 quid renewal must have been a glitch (or at least I hope it was).

leeme3

1,502 posts

253 months

Tuesday 25th October 2005
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Always had good experience with NU myself. They were superb after a small 'incident' in my Boxster - remember, handling claims well is at least as important as the cost of the policy with many of the cars that get discussed on here!

They've already quoted for my new arrival (996 C4 Tip - arriving sat, can't wait!) and I'm happy with the quote.

Sometimes the on-line system won't quote for cars over £30K - I got round this by phoning and explaining the situation whereupon they quoted me and still gave the on-line discount!!!

verysideways

10,268 posts

299 months

Tuesday 25th October 2005
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for the lovely girl i spoke to as well, well done Richard

Unfortunately they couldn't match my existing quote (Privilege) but at least they got close. Most of the quotes i get range from £2k to £6k, and 2/3rds of the companies i call won't quote me at all (too young), but NU quoted £1200 and i currently get £950.

Oh well, worth a shot.

roger1112

8 posts

249 months

Tuesday 25th October 2005
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Currently buying a boxster s. Im 31, full no claims. Admiral - 825. Put my mum on insurance - 700.??

Madness.

simonharrod911

Original Poster:

6,792 posts

259 months

Tuesday 25th October 2005
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james said:
I have 3 policies with them. The 944 only costs me 300 quid a year on an unlimited mileage policy. Oddly enough, it was actually cheaper than any of the classic limited mileage policies that I could find.

Rather strangely, about a year ago I had my renewal for my AMG Merc (E55). They wanted 1200 quid, which was a bit more than I thought they really should. I decided to go elsewhere and did an internet search. The best price I got was 600 quid from..... NU Direct. The SAME company that had sent me a renewal for 1200.

I checked, and it was right. I haven't a clue why it happened, but it did. The 1200 quid renewal must have been a glitch (or at least I hope it was).


I'm convinced that all insurance companies load up automatic renewals making good profit on the percentage of people that can't be bothered to shop around.

willr

363 posts

280 months

Tuesday 25th October 2005
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Will Norwich Union Direct do trackday cover?

If so, how much?

Wacky Racer

41,137 posts

274 months

Tuesday 25th October 2005
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Not a Porsche, but Mrs WR has a Mercedes C180 Coupe and has been with NU Direct for years , full NCB, no accidents, very happy with service , price etc,........

However at last renewal NU direct quoted £420, but More Than (Royal and Sun Alliance) £280 for same cover.....

Just thought i'd mention it....

Vesuvius996

35,829 posts

298 months

Tuesday 25th October 2005
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One problem. They never, ever pay out.

That's why I had to borrow £30k on a loan after a crash.

Barge pole.

Wacky Racer

41,137 posts

274 months

Tuesday 25th October 2005
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Vesuvius996 said:
One problem. They never, ever pay out.

That's why I had to borrow £30k on a loan after a crash.

Barge pole.


Who never pay out???...

NU or More than.....??

Vesuvius996

35,829 posts

298 months

Tuesday 25th October 2005
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NU. Six years ago mind you.

I still know the names of the people there who screwed me over. Their time will come.


ChrisW.

8,100 posts

282 months

Tuesday 25th October 2005
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GT3. N U Direct. 10k annual mileage. Protected NCB £650.