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3 Stars
RAC
Major insurance company – Now quoting Norwich Union rates only.

(av) amounts in brackets are market average.
Address:
8, Surrey Street, Norwich. NR1 3NG.
Associated to:
• Norwich Union • Ford • Mercedes • Asda
• Barclays Insurance
.
APR on instalments:
2 equal payments no charge second payment after 6 months (23.5%) good.
Cancellation charges:
Pro rata plus £30.34 (£42) admin fee.
Courtesy car:
Normal car £12 (£24) enhanced car £24 poor value.
Foreign Use:
£25 for 180 days (69 free days) expensive. Notify your company of any trip abroad before going.
Legal protection:
£24 (£21) poor value.
Maximum age for new business:
75 years-of-age.
Personal accident cover:
Up to £5,000.
Policy amendment fee:
£12 (£16.75) good.
Protected no claims discount:
Do not pay more than 10% extra.
Staff:
Not great 5/10 (7/10).
Standard use of car:
Social only, extra use costs more. Some occupations are social use only.
Stereo & personal effects cover:
Personal effects up to £150.
Vehicle breakdown:
Basic cover is included free for comprehensive including home call £73 (£65.50) expensive.
Voluntary excess available:
• £50 • £120 • £220 • £320 • £520 • £770 • £1020
Windscreen Cover:
Included free. Excess £60 (£63) average.
Cards Accepted:
• Major Credit/Debit cards.
Website:
Reasonable site.
Phone Number:
Freephone: 0800 0154 292.
Customer Services: 0845 3000 755 (Local Rate).
Claims: 0800 404 6342.
Comments:
Same company as Norwich Union effectively. Not as competitive as normal in 2007. Check renewals as decent savings are usually possible. Very expensive. Very expensive on most quotes.

Company summary:

• Not competitive at the moment.

• Nothing special or different to offer.

• Norwich Union do not offer driving other cars extension on their policies.

• Comprehensive cover only available.

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