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[van ordinaire]

Personally I think that all that returning it, even grumbling about it is a waste of effort, it's harmless enough so it just goes directly from my post box to the waste paper recycle box.

I also really wouldn't want the postman/post office to decide which of my post is to be 'junk mail' and which is not.

It isn't harmless, it's ecologically, environmentally AND, increasingly, socially unacceptable. As those responsible have no moral conscience they must learn that it is no longer financially viable. It can be stopped very easily.

The Post Office have a duty to deliver whatever is consigned to them - it is for the addressee to determine whether they are prepared to accept it.

[CitroJim]

It isn't harmless, it's ecologically, environmentally AND, increasingly, socially unacceptable. As those responsible have no moral conscience they must learn that it is no longer financially viable. It can be stopped very easily.

Fully agreed... I see you and I think on exactly the same lines Van

[daviemck2006]

And sticking it back in the postbox marked return to sender ngives the Royal Mail more work and more chance of keeping post offices open [emoji4]

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[CitroJim]

And sticking it back in the postbox marked return to sender ngives the Royal Mail more work and more chance of keeping post offices open [emoji4]

It's an ill wind that blows nobody any good Davie

[MikeT]

I've just got my renewal in the post today from Hastings Direct. Was £233.04 last year (which I had to haggle over) and they want £279.65 this year (20% increase) which I consider unjustified. They'll get a call from me soon demanding a satifactory reduction or I'll shop elsewhere (again).

ETA: I just noticed this paragraph at the bottom of my renewal notice;

You have been with us for a number of years. You may be able to get the insurance cover you want at a better price if you shop around

I just called Hastings Direct to challenge their 20% renewal price hike and inform them no thanks, only to find it's way cheaper today, so I've renewed it. Make of that, what you will.

[myglaren]

You were lucky there - Hastings have a reputation for making it almost impossible to dump them.
I almost insured with them a couple of years ago but didn't due to negative comments.

I have just received my renewal notice and it is less than last year
LV=. Have insured with them several times in the past and they have always been good to deal with except just after they bought Frizell and their prices increased dramatically.
I re-insured with them last year mainly due to inertia but they were only £20 more than the very cheapest (Hastings again) so an easy decision.

[MikeT]

You were lucky there - Hastings have a reputation for making it almost impossible to dump them.
I almost insured with them a couple of years ago but didn't due to negative comments.

I have just received my renewal notice and it is less than last year
LV=. Have insured with them several times in the past and they have always been good to deal with except just after they bought Frizell and their prices increased dramatically.
I re-insured with them last year mainly due to inertia but they were only £20 more than the very cheapest (Hastings again) so an easy decision.

I've learnt to make myself clear when taking a new policy that I do not give my consent for them to auto-renew. It makes it easy for me to leave them. Interestingly, the threat to leave always results in an acceptable discount.

[CitroJim]

I don't care if LV are not quite the very cheapest as their excellent customer service is worth a few quid more...

For me, as I've said, with my Boundless (CSMA) and house insurance discounts they are unbeatable... All my cars are with them, as is my home and contents...

[myglaren]

I have always found them to be very pleasant and helpful.
Also, if phoning, you speak to one person only, who sorts everything out. No passing back and forth.

[CitroJim]

Also, if phoning, you speak to one person only, who sorts everything out. No passing back and forth.

Yes, that is a big bonus in my book and they're always really lovely, friendly and cheerful

[myglaren]

Also, if phoning, you speak to one person only, who sorts everything out. No passing back and forth.

Yes, that is a big bonus in my book and they're always really lovely, friendly and cheerful

Then go home and kick the dog

[KennyW]

I've received my renewal notice and it's almost £100 cheaper than last year.

Kenny

[van ordinaire]

I've received my renewal notice and it's almost £100 cheaper than last year.

Kenny

Wow! Sorry, who are with again?

[daviemck2006]

Im due my insurance on 6th july. No renewal quote in yet. I was £495 last year for a collecter/trade policy for any or multiple car or light commercial I own up to a value of £7000 each vehicle with only myself driving. I have had 13 different vehicles on it in the last year.

[CitroJim]

Also, if phoning, you speak to one person only, who sorts everything out. No passing back and forth.

Yes, that is a big bonus in my book and they're always really lovely, friendly and cheerful

Then go home and kick the dog