Does Hastings Direct price match?
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If you do find a new customer quote that has the same like-for-like details as your renewal quote, but at a cheaper price, you should always get in touch so we can take a look and match it.
What's the difference between Hastings Direct and Hastings Premier?
Is Hastings Direct the same as Hastings Premier? Hastings Premier offers breakdown and motor legal expenses cover, which is not standard with Hastings Direct. Both are Defaqto five-star and Moneyfacts five-star rated, but these ratings apply only to the comprehensive versions of these policies.
Is Hastings part of Direct Line?
Hastings Direct is a trading name of Hastings Insurance Services Limited, and is part of the Hastings Group.
Is Hastings Premier part of Hastings Direct?
In most places Hastings Premier and Hastings Direct are the exact same. We've identified five key areas where they differ. That being keys, alternative transport & hotel, motor legal, breakdown cover and, of course, price. To get the full information of how they are different read below.
Who is Hastings Direct underwritten by?
Around 90% of policies are directly underwritten by the Group's Gibraltar based insurer, Advantage Insurance Company Limited.
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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 do you get with Hastings Premier?
Our Hastings Premier policy is also Defaqto 5 Star rated and provides a range of additional features as standard. With a Premier policy you'll enjoy benefits such as legal protection, roadside assistance and breakdown recovery.
Has Hastings Direct been taken over?
Finland-based insurance group Sampo Plc has now taken full ownership of British general insurer Hastings.
Are people's choice and Hastings Direct the same company?
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.
Does directline own Admiral?
Spun out from Royal Bank of Scotland in 2012, Direct Line Insurance Group (LSE:DLG) doesn't have the international reach of Admiral, but it represents the leading insurance name in the UK. And this is a company that has been going from strength to strength in recent years.
Who owns Hastings Insurance company?
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.
Are Direct Line and Churchill the same company?
Since February 2012, Churchill is part of the Direct Line Group; policies are underwritten by the parent United Kingdom Insurance Limited.
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Can I drive someone else's car Hastings?
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.
Does Hastings do black box?
Introducing our telematics car insurance
YouDrive is our Telematics car insurance (Black Box insurance) policy. It's easy to set up and you'll be able to track how you're driving via our easy-to-use app.
Are Hastings Direct moving?
East Sussex College has confirmed talks took place over the summer with Hastings Direct about moving into its Station Plaza site. It was revealed this week that it will not happen. Discussions had taken place between Hastings Direct and East Sussex College about finding the business a new home.
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.
Do I have to pay excess if not my fault Hastings?
Do I pay the excess even if the incident wasn't my fault? Your policy excess is a contribution towards your repairs, but as an out of pocket expense, you may be able to recover this from the at-fault driver's insurers.
How do I cancel my Hastings renewal?
Cancel my renewal
We'll need to speak to you to do this, so please call us on 0333 321 9790 and we'll be happy to help.
Who do Hastings use for breakdown cover?
We offer four levels of breakdown cover, provided by RAC: Roadside. Roadside & recovery. Roadside, recovery & at home.
Is Hastings Direct an intermediary?
Before you buy your insurance, we'll give you the information you need to make an informed decision about which policy to choose. We're an intermediary, acting on behalf of several insurers.
Who owns Hastings essential?
The parent company of Hastings Essential is the Hastings Insurance Group, which also operates Hastings Premier, Hastings Direct, Insure Pink and People's Choice.
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.