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wannabeeahack
 Post subject: load of rubbish
PostPosted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 9:14 pm 
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Got told today by my broker theres no way i could add a named 2nd driver to my policy if it was a new badge holder, they didnt even ask how old he was or his driving record

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 Post subject: Re: load of rubbish
PostPosted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 12:05 am 
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wannabeeahack wrote:
Got told today by my broker theres no way i could add a named 2nd driver to my policy if it was a new badge holder, they didnt even ask how old he was or his driving record

Find a new broker.

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bloodnock
 Post subject: Re: load of rubbish
PostPosted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 7:40 am 
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If that were the case all over then there will be no Drivers in a few years time as you cant be an experienced Driver without being a new Driver first.

You'd be In New Driver Limbo for life. #-o
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grandad
 Post subject: Re: load of rubbish
PostPosted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:05 am 
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I was told last year that if I wanted to add a driver with less than 1 years experience that it would cost at least £3,000 to add one to the policy.

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bloodnock
 Post subject: Re: load of rubbish
PostPosted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 11:34 am 
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grandad wrote:
I was told last year that if I wanted to add a driver with less than 1 years experience that it would cost at least £3,000 to add one to the policy.


How in hell's name can you give the unaffordable newbies experience at those prices, it highlights all that's wrong in Business today, petty pitfalls and obstacles designed by greedy insurers to hamper and not assist those who drive for a living, Why can't they see the bigger picture and encourage more drivers who in turn and through time will increase their client base and profits by way of growth and expansion.

Erseholes.. #-o
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gusmac
 Post subject: Re: load of rubbish
PostPosted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:46 pm 
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Define experienced.

Most insurers I've used ask how long they've held a badge, not how long they've done the job

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grandad
 Post subject: Re: load of rubbish
PostPosted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 2:26 pm 
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gusmac wrote:
Define experienced.

Most insurers I've used ask how long they've held a badge, not how long they've done the job

In most cases this would be the same but not necessarily so. I mean how long has Jman held a badge now? :mrgreen:

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jman316
 Post subject: Re: load of rubbish
PostPosted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 2:41 pm 
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grandad wrote:
gusmac wrote:
Define experienced.

Most insurers I've used ask how long they've held a badge, not how long they've done the job

In most cases this would be the same but not necessarily so. I mean how long has Jman held a badge now? :mrgreen:


Woah...someone talking about me??? lol

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grandad
 Post subject: Re: load of rubbish
PostPosted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 2:44 pm 
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jman316 wrote:
grandad wrote:
gusmac wrote:
Define experienced.

Most insurers I've used ask how long they've held a badge, not how long they've done the job

In most cases this would be the same but not necessarily so. I mean how long has Jman held a badge now? :mrgreen:


Woah...someone talking about me??? lol

Mentioned in dispatches. :wink:

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wannabeeahack
 Post subject: Re: load of rubbish
PostPosted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 7:26 pm 
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OK, my old brokers quoted me £3600 for me and the new guy to be insured on my car



heres the mental bit


it would be the SAME insurance COMPANY im already with but my present brokers wouldnt even ask

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wannabeeahack
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 4:57 pm 
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40 years old, UK licence 20 years, new badge £3190

his own car/him to drive

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