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Insurance question/working away for extended periods - jack_o - 26-11-2014

I'm going to start a placement in Bristol for 4 months soon, I'll still be renting a house in Plymouth and returning on the weekends. Do I need to tell the insurance company?


RE: Insurance question/working away for extended periods - Mattcheese31 - 26-11-2014

The answer is yes you should, would I bother Hmmmmm not sure lol, but you should Smile


RE: Insurance question/working away for extended periods - jack_o - 26-11-2014

I'm thinking of changing insurer to Bell with a telematics box to save about £400 (at least until they get the box back :p). I'm guessing they would be able to tell where I've been and void the warranty? Or maybe they are only allowed to analyse the g-force data.


RE: Insurance question/working away for extended periods - Mattcheese31 - 26-11-2014

Really don't know mate, I'm far too old for that crap lol


RE: Insurance question/working away for extended periods - jack_o - 26-11-2014

I'll probably play it safe, only about £100 difference.


RE: Insurance question/working away for extended periods - Jonahinoz - 27-11-2014

Hi Jack,

I think yoiur insurers want to know where the car is usually kept, so safest to ask.
Insurers find it almost impossible to avoid paying out to third parties, no matter what you do, but theft/own damage are a contract between them and you, so they decide the rules. A lot may depend on the value of your car ... would you pay another £100 per year to protect your "own loss"?

My son moved from South Wales to near Gatwick ... his premiums went down. ???

You mention "placement"? Does that mean a change of job? HOW you describe your job can seriously affect your premium. I read recently that the highest risk profession is "health worker". Presumably a driver is a better risk than an ambulance driver?

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RE: Insurance question/working away for extended periods - nominous - 27-11-2014

Usually kept. Insurance policy for a year. 4 month placement. Usually it's kept at home for the 8 months...
But they are slimy clams aren't they.