Who are Hastings Direct part of?

• Hastings Direct.
• People's Choice.
• Insure Pink.

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.

Are Hastings Direct and Hastings premier the same company?

About Hastings Direct car insurance

Hastings Insurance Services offers policies under several brands: Hastings Direct, which also includes Hastings Premier, Hastings Essential, Hastings Van insurance and Hastings Bike insurance.

Are Churchill and Direct Line the same company?

Founded in 1989, as one of the country's first direct to customer car insurance companies, the company has expanded to offer a range of general insurance products. Since February 2012, Churchill is part of the Direct Line Group; policies are underwritten by the parent United Kingdom Insurance Limited.

Has Hastings Direct been taken over?

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

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.

Who acquired Hastings Direct in 2020?

In August 2020 it was announced that the company would be acquired by a consortium of the South African business, Rand Merchant International, and the Finnish insurer, Sampo Group, for £1.7 billion. The transaction was completed on 16 November 2020.

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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 is Hastings Premier?

Hastings Premier is the top-tier car insurance policy from Hastings Direct, offering their highest level of cover to drivers. There are two tiers below this, Hastings Direct and Hastings Essential, offering less cover but usually for a cheaper price.

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.

How can I speak to Hastings Direct?

Just call us on 0333 321 9790 and we'll be happy to help.

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.

Is Aviva good car insurance?

Aviva won the top prize in the car insurance category in our 2020 customer satisfaction awards, with 5 out of 5 stars and 91% of customers saying they would recommend the service. But in 2021, this fell to 3.5 stars and 72% of customers recommending the brand.

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.

Is Aviva Direct Line?

Alternative Plans Aviva and Direct Line Provide

Both Aviva and Direct Line, as most car insurance companies do, offer a Third Party, Fire and Theft (TPFT) policy. Of course, these policies have a lower level of cover than the comprehensive policy, while being a lower fee.

Who are Direct Line owned by?

Direct Line was bought by RBS Insurance, a subsidiary of RBS Group, in June 2003.

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