Are people's choice and Hastings Direct the same company?

Asked by: Demarcus Aufderhar Sr.  |  Last update: September 20, 2022
Score: 4.9/5 (25 votes)

Hastings Direct, a sister company of People's Choice, offers SmartMiles cover, telematics-based policy that monitors driving through a mobile app or online dashboard.

Is People's Choice same as Hastings?

Who is People's Choice? People's Choice car insurance is part of Hastings Insurance Services Limited which also includes insurance brands, Hastings Direct, Insure Pink and Hastings Direct YouDrive. People's Choice's policy is underwritten by Advantage Insurance Company Limited, Covea Insurance PLC and Sabre Insurance.

Who are Hastings Direct part of?

Hastings Direct is a trading name of Hastings Insurance Services Limited, and is part of the Hastings Group.

Who is Hastings Direct underwritten by?

Around 90% of policies are directly underwritten by the Group's Gibraltar based insurer, Advantage Insurance Company Limited.

Has Hastings Direct been taken over?

Finland-based insurance group Sampo Plc has now taken full ownership of British general insurer Hastings.

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Is Hastings insurance the same as Hastings Direct?

In most places Hastings Premier and Hastings Direct are the exact same.

Is Hastings Insurance still trading?

It is part of the Hastings Group, a business which was listed on the London Stock Exchange until it was acquired by a consortium of the South African business, Rand Merchant International, and the Finnish insurer, Sampo Group, in November 2020.

Where is Hastings Direct moving to?

Developer Paramount Land and Development has made an application to Rother District Council to convert Hastings Direct offices at Conquest House in Collington Avenue, Bexhill, into 86 apartments.

Is Hastings Direct AXA?

Insurance broker Hastings Direct has launched a new household policy that will be underwritten by AXA, Towergate and Sterling Insurance. The policy will offer cover for contents only, buildings only and combined home insurance with a new common word policy document, irrespective of the underwriter.

What is the difference between Hastings Direct and Hastings Premier home insurance?

Hastings Premier specifically offers more comprehensive insurance policies, rather than the more basic ones offered by Hastings Direct. A Hastings Premier home insurance policy includes a number of extra features, as standard, that give the customers further protection if they need it.

Who are Admiral underwritten by?

Admiral Group has extended its underwriting arrangements with Munich Re for its UK car insurance business.

Is Peoples Choice good for car insurance?

People's Choice car insurance is rated as 5 star by Defaqto, an independent financial research company. Note: Not all Defaqto five-star rated products have the same covers and terms. As of July 2020, TrustPilot has given People's Choice a rating of 1.8 out of 5 based on 36 reviews.

How do I contact people's choice?

Contact People's Choice

You can also contact customer services by phone on 0333 321 9801. Lines are open: Monday-Friday 8am-9pm. Saturday 9am-5.30pm.

How do I cancel my People's Choice renewal?

You can cancel your policy at any time by contacting us, we can cancel your policy by sending you a seven-day notice in writing to your last known address.

Where is Hastings Direct call Centre based?

HGCL is the ultimate UK parent company of the Group, and via its wholly owned subsidiary, Hastings Group Holdings Limited, is responsible for oversight of the Group's operations; its head office is located in Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex.

How do I speak to someone at Hastings Direct?

We'll need to speak to you to do this, so please call us on 0333 321 9801 so we can help. We're open: Monday-Friday 8am-7pm.

How do I contact Hastings Direct?

By calling us on 0333 999 8904 our lines are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

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Does Hastings Direct cover you to drive other cars?

If you've got a policy with Hastings Direct, you can find out this information under section 5 of your motor insurance certificate. If you've looked at the terms and have cover to drive another person's car with permission, you'll only be covered by third party insurance.

Is Advantage insurance part of Hastings?

Advantage insurance products are exclusively sold in the UK being distributed under the terms of a service agreement with Hastings Insurance Services Limited trading as HastingsDirect, a UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulated insurance intermediary.

Does RBS own direct line?

The business was purchased by RBS Group in 2003, bringing it into RBS' insurance division, which is today known as Direct Line Group.

Who owns Churchill insurance?

We are a UK-based company and sell insurance policies by phone and on the internet. In 2003, Churchill was acquired by the Royal Bank of Scotland Group, making the bank's insurance arm the second largest general insurer in the UK.

Are motor legal expenses worth?

Considering the relatively small annual cost, motor legal protection cover could potentially save you thousands of pounds in expensive legal fees. Some policies also include free legal advice on a range of personal matters, such as employment, family, conveyancing and probate (administering the will of a dead person).