Eagle Star - WTF?

[Wildhound]

My insurance is up for renewal and I didn't want to renew with Quinn because they've actually increased my quote since last year.

So I called Eagle Star and I was told they couldn't quote me because I had claimed against someone else's insurance in the last 3 years. Even though I was not at fault, and I still have my no claims bonus.

Does that make sense to anyone or does she just have no idea what she's talking about?

[mcgon1979]

that makes no sense at all. First and foremost they HAVE to quote you by law regardless of claim situation. Thats the law.
Secondly this "claim in the last 3 years" line is crap. They have to quote you but obviously don't want to. I'd ring them again and tell them they have to quote you.

My insurance is up for renewal and I didn't want to renew with Quinn because they've actually increased my quote since last year.

So I called Eagle Star and I was told they couldn't quote me because I had claimed against someone else's insurance in the last 3 years. Even though I was not at fault, and I still have my no claims bonus.

Does that make sense to anyone or does she just have no idea what she's talking about?

[steelroe]

I have seen this in this situation before. Had accident 100% in reight and made a claim from the other guys insurance. Was told a renewal I had lost my NCB as I had claimed against another persons insurance. Af a lot of arguing and a couple of solicitors letters I got it sorted.

I would ask to speak to a manager to explain how they can justify this, ask for it on paper.

[kevinod]

I didn't think they HAD to quote you unless you were already with them?

But as the guys say, this line of claiming against someone else's insurance is complete and utter rubbish, it's only if someone claims off your insurance you should be affected.

[mcgon1979]

I didn't think they HAD to quote you unless you were already with them?

It's a legal requirement if a company sell insurance that they quote ANY member of the public regardless of who they are/were with, or their age/s3x/claims history.