Well folks I thought I just mention this as I'm over 50 and got some correspondence from the post office who are now doing motor insurance and my wife has had a couple of "comings together" this year, and her insurers who are the Cornhill have been absolute rubbish.

I worked for almost 40 years in the insurance industry, and if you've got a couple of claims in the same year nobody really wants to know you. Interestingly enough the post office underwriters who seem to have access to a number of companies saved a lot of money on my wife's insurance, I'm going to give them my CC details tomorrow and get the deal done before 2 August when it's due. I've written a snotty letter to Cornhill who have been totally idle and at one point said to me "it's cheaper for us to pay the third-party than it is to defend your case".

I think that's disgusting

Please don't think I'm trying to move people away from the insurers on the site, if you're over 50 it could just be worth of free phone call, it's an 0800 number rather than the usual expensive 0845

best wishes to all members

Cheers,

Alastair

Thanks Alastair, Could be a letter to the BBc Watchdog programme, your insurance company should defend you, as it will affect you, when you renew your insurance, they will see the 3rd party was paid out which could indicate it was your fault, bumping up your premium, but I guess you would already know this working a long time in the insurance game, I personally think the system needs a total overhaul, good luck with the Post Office insurance.

Just meant also to say I got free car key insurance and RAC cover with my car cover, car keys which are technical now can alone cost over £100 if lost