Admiral and Direct Line are two of the largest car insurance companies in the UK. Both come with most ‘must-have’ features, but they do not offer equal products.
How do I cancel my Admiral auto renewal?
Once you’ve received your renewal invite, you can call our renewals department at any time to discuss it or cancel the renewal. If you cancel outside the 14 day cooling off period you’ll be charged for the days on cover.
Where is Admiral call Centre based?
From humble beginnings with 57 employees in Cardiff to over 11,000 staff in eight countries – what’s it like to work for Admiral?
How do I make a claim with Admiral?
- Connect via webchat. Chat to one of our claims experts.
- Give us a call. During opening hours you can speak to somebody directly to discuss you claim. We will endeavour to answer your call as quickly as possible.
- Manage your claim in MyAccount. You can also view and update existing claim information in MyAccount.
Is direct line the same as Admiral? – Related Questions
How do I claim if someone hits my car?
To make a claim, get a form from your insurer or write to the other driver or their insurer, giving details of the accident and the other driver’s policy number. Tell your insurer about any independent witnesses and send them witness statements if you can.
What happens when you make a claim on car insurance?
What happens when you make a claim. You will speak to your insurer, usually on the phone, and it’ll ask for details about what has happened. You’ll need to tell it in as much detail as possible what has happened to your car. You’ll also need to provide information such as any other drivers contact details and addresses
How do I report an accident to Admiral?
Report accident Admiral
Inform the police so you have it on record. You can also Report Accident Admiral but sometimes there could be a long wait. Then call us on 0333 006 2661 to get all the help you need. We take over for you.
How long do I have to make a car insurance claim Admiral?
You need to report any claim, accident or loss (regardless of fault) involving you or your vehicle within 48 hours, but the sooner you tell us the quicker we can take the stress away. It can also help to keep any potential claims costs to a minimum.
How quickly do I need to make a car insurance claim?
How soon after a car accident do you have to file a claim? You must always tell your insurer about a car accident as soon as possible. Ideally, within 24 hours of the accident taking place. If you’re making a claim, you will need to check your insurance policy, but most companies demand you claim within two weeks.
Do you pay excess if not your fault Admiral?
You pay the excess in the event of any claim made on your insurance policy regardless of who’s to blame.
Do I lose my no claims if someone hits me?
Non-fault accidents
If they do, it will affect your no-claims bonus until your insurer can work out who’s liable. If you decide to claim for any damage, it will affect your no-claims bonus until your insurer can recover the costs from the other driver’s insurer.
Is 9 years no claims the maximum?
In reality, most insurance providers cap the maximum no-claims discount at around 5 years. Some insurance companies do go beyond this – you might find an insurer willing to give you a discount on 8 or 9 years’ worth of no-claims.
Do insurance rates go up after no fault accident?
Regardless of whose fault it was, making a claim will nearly always lead to an increase in your car insurance premium. But, a non-fault claim won’t affect it as much as an at-fault claim will.
Can I refuse my car being written off?
Can I refuse to write-off my car? Yes. As we mentioned, the insurance company will judge your car’s damage and its repair based on value (unless your car is deemed totally unsafe). So, if your car just has a scratch along the bonnet but has a low market value, chances are insurance will be quick to write it off.
Is it worth claiming on car insurance for a dent?
In a nutshell, small dents/scratches on your car’s surface does not require a car insurance claim. In fact, it is best to refrain from raising a claim in such a scenario, as you may otherwise lose a lot of money.
Can I drive someone else’s car on my insurance?
No. There was a time when many fully-comp policies automatically gave you third-party insurance to drive any car, but those days have gone. So even if you’re fully covered for your own car, don’t assume you’re insured to drive other people’s cars otherwise you risk breaking the law.
Can someone drive my car if they are not on my insurance UK?
It might be an emergency or you may have permission from the car owner, but that doesn’t mean it’s legal. Unless you’re a ‘named driver’ on their car insurance, you almost certainly won’t be insured. And both the driver and car owner can run into trouble if caught without the necessary cover.
Can I drive my parents car without insurance?
Can I drive my parents’ car without insurance? No, you’ll need at least third party car insurance if you want to drive your parents’ car.