Current home insurance deals?

Coach H
Coach H Posts: 1,092
edited October 2014 in Road general
So its time for the annual Buildings and Contents renewal.
I should have moved from M&S last year, due to spiralling premiums, but never got around to it.

So I am looking for recommendation's if anyone can help?
Cover for bikes (and other items) in and out of home up to value of £2-3k with no silly stipulations

Thanks for your opinions
Coach H. (Dont ask me for training advice - 'It's not about the bike')

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  • norvernrob
    norvernrob Posts: 1,447
    Try MoneySupermarket, as different companies will quote totally different amounts for different customers and areas.
  • arran77
    arran77 Posts: 9,260
    Try John Lewis Home Insurance, very good when it comes to covering bikes and very easy to deal with if you unfortunately have to make a claim.
    "Arran, you are like the Tony Benn of smut. You have never diluted your depravity and always stand by your beliefs. You have my respect sir and your wife my pity" :lol:

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  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    AA

    They are quite happy to:

    1. Cover bikes in and out of home up to £1500 without being named. Cover in street fine as long as locked to something (and lock can be a cheapie from Home Bargains).

    2. Cover bikes over £1500 on same terms provided named on policy.

    No charge for any of above
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  • g00se
    g00se Posts: 2,221
    Haven't looked into the details yet, but I've read that natwest basic will cover a bike up to £2500 un-named and £5000 on it's premier policy.
  • g00se
    g00se Posts: 2,221
    Ignore natwest, stipulations and smallprint limiting it to £1000
  • Buckie2k5
    Buckie2k5 Posts: 600
    Away from home not covered
    "sports equipment and portable musical instruments which are damaged while in use."

    Quoted from the AA booklet, i assume that means iam not covered while iam actually on my bike? Or does that mean while actually using it for sport ie, racing etc
  • Grill
    Grill Posts: 5,610
    PM Iamnotwiggins. He put together a stonking policy for me.
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  • Buckie2k5
    Buckie2k5 Posts: 600
    Jut after speaking with AA and i was correct, the bike is not insured while in use...

    However i have since set up my new policy with santander who cover the bike away from home and while being used (unless racing) accidental damage. If the bike is worth more than £350 you need to specify the bike and value in the quote.

    I now have bike cover and a smaller premium :D
  • epo.wks mkII
    epo.wks mkII Posts: 4
    Grill wrote:
    PM Iamnotwiggins. He put together a stonking policy for me.

    I wouldn't as he's been barred form this very site...
  • Grill
    Grill Posts: 5,610
    epo.wks mkII wrote:
    Grill wrote:
    PM Iamnotwiggins. He put together a stonking policy for me.

    I wouldn't as he's been barred form this very site...

    Don't know anything about that, but he's a good guy that's done right by me. If anyone wants his contact for insurance then PM me.
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  • keith57
    keith57 Posts: 164
    We have home insurance with Direct Line. Covers un-specified items up to £10,000. Good for our bikes and even covers sea-kayaks.
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  • qube
    qube Posts: 1,899
    +1 for Santander

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