Insurance 2024.

[Feasty]

I hate to be the bearer of good news, Admiral did come back with an even higher quote than last year for my cars/house multi cover by a good £200. So I left and took them out separately which I've found in the past is more expensive, but this time saved me over £400 so happy bunny!

To top it off, Bikesure who I was with last year for my TDM900 sent me a renewal that was reduced from last years cost - cue me shocked and fainting! I still shopped around but couldn't beat it. Now £135
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Previous: Aprilia Habana Retro 50cc (beauty), Yamaha SR125 (fell apart), Honda XR125 (nippy little commuter), Honda SLR650 (Geewhizz), Yamaha Diversion 900S (Smoooooth) written off courtesy of a stupid escaped horse.
(7 year gap), BMW F650 (Relaxing ride). Aprilia Caponord ETV1000 (Big and bold). Yamaha FZS600 (got me in trouble too quick!).
Current: Yamaha TDM 900 (Comfy, light but big, power when needed).

[slowasyoulike]

The renewal on one of my bikes has gone up about 10% this year, and it's the first year in I can't remember how long that I haven't been able to find a cheaper quote. So I made one up... call centre yoof asked how much (but not who from), went to 'speak to supervisor' and I'm renewed for about 10% less than last year.

Sharp practice? I would argue no more so than those gouging bastards sending out artificially inflated renewal quotes.

[MCN]

The thing I see is that insurance pricing, policy wording, assurances, marketing and financing is mostly unregulated.
The MIB 'maybe should' be championing a campaign to reel in the 'criminal organisations' who are running a racket within the industry.

It maybe needs government intervention 'again' to shake out the 5hite.
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Disclaimer: The comments above may be predicted text and not necessarily the opinion of MCN.

[andys675]

car went up £50, shopped around got it £50 cheaper

changed bikes last year, renewal reduced £50 by shopping around for my weekender

daily fazer £79 fully comp
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[Kawasaki Jimbo]

My bike renewal quote was tardier than usual. Were they deliberately giving me less time to shop around? I think so.