ChrisKnottIns 0 Posted July 17, 2009 With August being the second busiest month of the year, after March, I expect quite a few of you are coming up for your car insurance renewal. Please feel free to give us a call when you receive your renewal papers through. I have collated a large list of excellent feedback from those who have already rung us so thank you for that. Our average recording saving for our new customers in 2009 is £60.02 off their BEST quote so now you know why we have had to take on more staff! The number is 0800 917 2274 or 01580 752961 if calling by mobile and PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO QUOTE THE CLUB NAME & REFERENCE NUMBER found in either my signature or my original post introducing the scheme! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisKnottIns 0 Posted August 14, 2009 Please don't forget to ring us if your car insurance renewal is due within the next 21 days. August and September are the 2nd & 3rd biggest months for renewal dates so I expect quite a few of you will be sighing at the thought! If we can already save our new, 2009 customers an average of £60.02, then surely it's worth a phone call...and a free one at that! 0800 917 2274 (or 01580 752961 if calling by mobile though not free unless you have free minutes!). One thing I ask - please don't forget to quote the club name and/or reference number found in my signature below. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 4 Posted August 16, 2009 I rang up for a quote,spoke to a really nice agent,went through all the details etc etc bottom line,you where cheaper then my old policy by a £1 !! agreed value though Brentacre beat you by £25 and agreed value, I will still get a quote next year from you thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisKnottIns 0 Posted September 11, 2009 IT'S WORTH RINGING US BECAUSE........ Well, after my post about August being the second busiest month of the year for car insurance renewals, we have in the last week recorded our BEST EVER income regarding providing insurance for forum users (and their families). That's in 26 years! If your renewal is due in the next 21 days, please don't hesitate to give us a call on 0800 917 2274 or 01580 752961 if calling by mobile and PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO QUOTE THE CLUB NAME & REFERENCE NUMBER found in either my signature or my original post introducing the scheme! Don't forget to check out the original thread stating minimum ages, etc, for the scheme. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisKnottIns 0 Posted September 21, 2009 Please don't forget to ring us if you have received your car insurance renewal through. People insuring with us in the first 6 months of this year made an average recorded saving of £60.02 off their BEST quote. In July, we had our 3rd best month ever in 26 years of trading. Earlier this month, we recorded our best ever weekly figures from the forums. We have taken on more staff to cope with demand. This scheme has been set up for you as a community so we can provide the discounts on your other cars as well! Please ring 0800 917 2274 or 01580 752961 if ringing by mobile, and don't forget to mention the club name/reference number. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisKnottIns 0 Posted October 1, 2009 NEW IDEA!!!!!! WHAT DO YOU THINK? We are looking at launching a system whereby, to get a quote from us, you have the option of sending your details by email to us and then we will contact you with the quote. This would also assist those who can't get ring us during working hours or those who would just prefer to correspond through the forum. My question is would this be helpful to you? I'd appreciate your comments. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mort1414 0 Posted October 1, 2009 yh that would be useful to me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leonard 0 Posted October 1, 2009 Yes email would be a good idea. Not too impressed that you cannot insure my mum today as her no claims bonus has run out. She had full no claims 5 years ago and has been a named driver on both mine and my sisters cars since then. Especially as i rang up and got a quote for her only two days ago :scratch: Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisKnottIns 0 Posted October 2, 2009 Yes email would be a good idea. Not too impressed that you cannot insure my mum today as her no claims bonus has run out. She had full no claims 5 years ago and has been a named driver on both mine and my sisters cars since then. Especially as i rang up and got a quote for her only two days ago :scratch: Matt Sorry about that. One of the new rules ius that you have to have 1 year's NCB. The insurers have seen a mass of claims for people without NCB so I suppose once bitten, twice shy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted October 2, 2009 I'm insured with Chris Knott, renewal came through for £792 (more than last year despite 4 years ncb and being over 25!!) Got insured for £440! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisKnottIns 0 Posted October 8, 2009 There is no doubting the success of our insurance scheme and we do thank all of you for ringing us. However, we are often asked about online quoting. The scheme is such that it is impossible to quote online but we have an idea! We prefer people to ring us for a quote but if you're car insurance renewal is due within the next 21 days, please feel free to complete the questions below, then copy & paste, then email to [email protected], who will contact you with the quote. The scheme starts for ages 22 and over for Comprehensive cover (though 25 for some cars), & 19 and over for TPF&T cover, and you must have at least 1 year's NCB (unless you have NCB on a second car or a company car letter to state at least 1 year's claim free driving). All drivers must have held a full UK licence for at least 1 year, and to insure a 'performance' car, there must be at least 1 years experience of driving that, or similar performance cars. Unfortunately, the scheme is not competitive on all M - Manchester, L - Liverpool, OL - Oldham & SK1-12 - Stockport postcodes and excludes Northern Ireland. 1.WE WILL ONLY QUOTE IF YOUR CAR INSURANCE RENEWAL DATE IS WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF YOUR EMAIL, 2.PLEASE ANSWER EVERY QUESTION BELOW, 3.COPY & PASTE ALL THE TEXT FROM 'NAME OF CLUB' DOWN TO THE BOTTOM 4.EMAIL THIS TO [email protected] 5.WE WILL RING YOU BACK WITH THE QUOTE. (IF YOU HAVEN'T HEARD ANYTHING WITHIN 24 HOURS, PLEASE RING US AS WE INTEND TO LEAVE MESSAGES & SEND EMAILS SAYING WE HAVE TRIED TO CONTACT YOU). Here you go - (if at all possible, can you reply in CAPITALS and different font/colour please?) NAME OF CLUB : CORRADO FORUM CLUB REFERENCE NUMBER: 784 Full name of policyholder (inc Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms) Home postcode Mobile number Daytime number Vehicle registration number Make & full model of car CC Year of manufacture Value of car Registered Keeper Registered Owner Where vehicle kept overnight Number of seats Date of purchase of car (If less than 12 months ownership, please give details of previous cars owned) Immobiliser fitted Modifications RHD or LHD Cover required (Comprehensive or TPFT) Renewal date Years NCB that is available to use on this policy (NCB lapsed 2+ years ago and NCB earned as a named driver is not acceptable) Protected bonus required if full NCB – yes or no Who is driving For ALL drivers – Male or female Date of birth How long lived in UK How long held a full UK licence Occupation plus any part time jobs Business nature of your job Employed or self-employed Marital status Total miles per annum Use of car – commuting or business use If business use (if so, what specifically) Homeowner Any claims fault or non fault within 5 years Please give circumstances including approx costs, which policy the claim was on and what happened Any convictions within 5 years Please give code (eg SP30), date of conviction, fine, ban Disabilities notified to DVLA How many cars in family Postcode where car kept overnight Renewal quote Total renewal excess (inc voluntary & compulsory) Which insurer Best quote Total excess (inc voluntary & compulsory) Which insurer (Proof will be needed of quotes as we are audited by the insurers. This can be in the form of renewal notices, internet log in details and reference numbers). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wazza 0 Posted October 16, 2009 Well I renewed for another year... wasn't as impressed this time round though, went from £347 to £374, surely thats the wrong way round... However last years premium was matched so although i've not made any savings i'm not any more out of pocket... Next year i'll start hunting a bit sooner though, i feel i haven't looked hard enough if i can't find it cheaper! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted October 16, 2009 Just sent my quote form off to Peter. If you can beat my renewal I'll be surprised :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted October 16, 2009 Consider my hat well and truly eaten, you did beat my renewal....AND....lowered my Excess :salute: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisKnottIns 0 Posted October 23, 2009 Hi A tip off!!! The 'word on the street' is that premiums are 'hardening' meaning that they are going up. HOWEVER................. I was in the office yesterday & the New Business Manager told me that due to the success of our insurance scheme this year, the set targets each month have been upped by 25% remarkably! This started on 1/10/09. Even though we have had a good month already, on reckoning it could be that we are just under the set target so he told me that premiums will be even cheaper for people who have renewal dates from now until 31/10/09 just so that these targets can be met!!! The difficulty is that from now until February, there aren't as many people insuring cars. My thought is that, because of these quieter months, the premiums will continue to be cheaper for those who have renewal dates for now, November, December, January & early February. All I'd say is it's worth a call ESPECIALLY if your renewal date is within these months. (My long-term thought is that if the insurers show a decent profit due to increased business but at lower premiums, then this will continue throughout next year but that is only me surmising!). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisKnottIns 0 Posted November 2, 2009 Please don't forget to ring us if your car insurance renewal is due in November. (You can also email us (see separate thread) if you can't ring Mon-Fri 9am-5pm or Sat morning 9am-noon). From September onwards, we were given increased targets of attaining an extra 25% worth of business on already six figure sums (overall written premium) for new customers. In both September & October, we have achieved this! (The target set for renewal retention was also accomplished!). This shows that, because of both our prices & customer service at new quoting stage & at renewal, surely it's worth a (free) call to get a quote? 0800 917 2274 or if phoning by mobile, 01580 752961, though not free. (Please make sure you fulfil the criteria so we can quote!). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisKnottIns 0 Posted November 9, 2009 After recording our 3rd best month ever in July, we have done it again in October - our 3rd best month ever! So thank you to everyone who has rung. We've also now provided the option of emailing your quote details to us if you can't contact us by phone & the thread for that is found in an insurance section or my original post offering the scheme. We are already way ahead in November based on previous years so I would encourage you to ring us (or email using the special template form only) when your car insurance renewal is due. It really is a good time to ring us! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greasegriff 0 Posted November 10, 2009 Sent my application, as above, off yesterday but not had a reply yet? Does that mean my renewal from my current insurer is unbeatable?! To be fair, it was £465 when I got it through the post, rang them up to tell them it was higher than last year, so they knocked £100 off! Definitely pays to ring your insurer and be a bit cheeky! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisKnottIns 0 Posted November 10, 2009 Sent my application, as above, off yesterday but not had a reply yet? Does that mean my renewal from my current insurer is unbeatable?! To be fair, it was £465 when I got it through the post, rang them up to tell them it was higher than last year, so they knocked £100 off! Definitely pays to ring your insurer and be a bit cheeky! Can you pm me your name & postcode and i'll check? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greasegriff 0 Posted November 10, 2009 Cheers guys, good competitive quote but still more than my (lowered) premium. Lower excess from you guys mind. Hopefully next year I can support you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisKnottIns 0 Posted November 23, 2009 We have just announced plans to move to much larger premises from 1st March 2010. Existing customers will be notified in due course but this is all due to the success of our insurance scheme as we look to expand. This year we took on 50% more staff in our New Business team just to cope with demand and as more people hear about the scheme and contact us, we will look to continue to increase our numbers so as to maintain the positive feedback we receive. We have already hit November's target with a week still to go so again thank you to those who have rung us for a quote. I'd ask that anyone coming up for renewal (including family) within the next 21 days to please give us a ring on 0800 917 2274 or 01580 752961 by mobile (as cheaper). Please mention the club name/reference number and don't forget our car breakdown policy at £54.50 for full UK cover. I announced this on the site a few weeks ago and it has generated quite a lot of interest already. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisKnottIns 0 Posted November 27, 2009 Explanation of phone system changes to improve call handling. Just to let you know that we’ll shortly be improving our phone system so that you’ll find out sooner if all our operators are busy. This rarely happens now as we've added more staff but this is for the odd occasions when it may do. At the moment, if the whole quoting team is engaged, customers get through to a receptionist who takes down a phone number and we call the customer back. The downside is that, when we ring back, it’s either not convenient for them to talk or we get voicemail. So to improve things and increase your chances of getting through to us first time, we’ll no longer take down numbers for call-backs. Rather than keeping you holding, we’ll tell you earlier that we’re busy and ask you to call back when it’s most convenient to you. That’ll save your time and your phone bill (unless you’re already saving by using our 0800 number) and we’ll be able to handle more calls first time round because we won’t have quote staff tied up ringing other customers back. We’ll monitor how well it works over the coming weeks and make any changes as necessary. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisKnottIns 0 Posted December 4, 2009 Just as a matter of interest, when I look at the number of people who have called us from this forum and compare that to the number of forum users, it is quite a low percentage. I realise that some people don't meet the criteria but we have broken records quite often this year in terms of income showing that this scheme is successful when people do ring us. In fact, we're on target for it being one of the best years we've ever had in 26 years of trading. My question is why aren't more people calling us on here? Just curious! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisKnottIns 0 Posted December 14, 2009 Please don't forget to ring us for a quote if your car insurance is due within the next 21 days. You may have waited all year and now is the time! Don't forget to mention that you were recommended by this forum. Our number is 0800 917 2274 or if ringing by mobile, 01580 752961. Just to let you know also that apart from the usual Bank Holiday closures, we will be shut on Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve. Normal opening hours are – Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Saturday 9am-noon (skeleton staff) (There is a 24 hour claims helpline) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanVW 0 Posted December 14, 2009 Having moved out to the Netherlands I have too say one of the things I miss least about the UK is car insurance ... Out here you dont need to notify the insurance company regarding "modifcations" as long as its passed the MOT then its good enough for the Dutch insurance companies, I went from paying £400 a year to €190 fully Comp and with zero no claims as they dont count my years driving in the UK but its still less than half what I paid in the UK for a G60 with all the usual mods!! :clap: Sorry to hijack your thread but I dont know anyone that has ever had a "good" insurance experience?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
