Insurance

Mobile Phone Insurance – Is It Worth The Money?

We’ve all been there. Purchasing a brand new phone in the shop and then the sales advisors pitches the phone insurance. Do you say no or do you think about it carefully, seeing as you’re most likely tied into a 24 month contract? We think you should consider opting for the insurance if: Your phone is very expensive and you’re tied into a long-term contract. You couldn’t afford to replace the phone if it ever broke and you wouldn’t like to downgrade to a cheaper, lower-spec model. You rely on your mobile phone and would need an instant replacement if something happened to it – lost, stolen or damaged. You have a long history of damaged, broken and lost phones.

Saving Money On Home Insurance With Excess Fees

Is it time to renew your home insurance quote? With so many different companies offering the product, it can all become a bit confusing. There are of course many price comparison sites which you can use, but here are some top tips which can help if the price comparison sites aren’t helping. Higher excess means a cheaper insurance price overall. For example if you need to make a claim, then the compulsory excess that you choose will have to be paid first before the claim can be made. Voluntary excess fees are on top of compulsory excess fees and opting to pay a bigger voluntary excess usually means that your premium goes down. Just be careful with excess costs that…

A Dummies Guide To No Claims Discount

When looking for car insurance, you may see the term ‘no claims discount’ branded about a lot. If you don’t know what it means and what impact it could have on your insurance quote, read the rest of this post. No claims discount is when you receive money off your car insurance quote for not making a claim against your policy. You would build a no claims history by driving for a period of time (minimum a year) without claiming on your insurance. The discount after you obtain a years no claims discount is varied depending on which insurer you select and you can also protect the no claims, but always check if it works out worthwhile depending on price.

Tips on Getting Cheap Car Insurance

The RAC claim that one in three drivers pay more than they should be for their car insurance. Obviously they’re not shopping around for the best price before agreeing to a policy! We always recommend you shop around for the best deals, especially with insurance. Play companies off each other with quotes, but do bear in mind different policies cover different things. If you have a no claims bonus, pay that little extra and protect it! Nothing worse than losing a strong no claims bonus, as it will lead to you paying more if you do get involved in an accident. Also look at taking a higher voluntary excess. This is you agreeing to pay towards the cost of an…

Finding Cheap Insurance For Younger Drivers

If you’re a young driver, you’ll know finding a reasonably priced insurance policy is tough. Insurance companies are hesitant to insure younger drivers on the cheap, as statistically young drivers are more likely to claim on an accident in the UK. If you’re looking for a first car, then buy something cheap. There are 50 different car insurance groups from low to high. Go for a car which is in the one to five bracket, which should help lower your insurance costs. After you pass your test, you may want to consider taking the Pass Plus scheme. This can also help lower your insurance costs, as certain Insurance companies offer discounts to drivers with the qualification. Beware though, as not…