↓ Advertise on Defender2 ↓

Home > A-Plan Insurance > A Plan Premium Hike from £720 to £3773 No claims!
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 1 of 2 12>
Print this entire topic · 
acuss01



Member Since: 27 Jun 2014
Location: London
Posts: 225

United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
A Plan Premium Hike from £720 to £3773 No claims!
Insured with A-Plan for a few years on my 110CSW.

9 years no claims, pay about £720 a year.

Renewal invite comes through from Thatcham office and its for £3773 Shocked

I queried and they say underwriter Ageas Optima no longer insuring this risk. This is the best alternative.

Bizarre. Anyone experience similar? 2015 110 XS CSW Montalcino Red with Black Pack
Post #753840 25th Jan 2019 12:20pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Birdy



Member Since: 07 Oct 2011
Location: Côte d'Azur
Posts: 850

France 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Liverpool Victoria £208 (2011 2.4 110 CSW, a few years' NCB). 365 days/year full European cover, a deal-maker for me 'cos I'm in France five or six months each year. Probably more than 183 days/year out of the UK post-Brexit, but that brings its own problems of course.

Peter
Post #753843 25th Jan 2019 12:33pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
OsloBlue



Member Since: 14 Jul 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 822

United Kingdom 2003 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Oslo Blue
That’s higher than mine. Mid 20s, a few accidents in a short span 3 years ago (not at fault x 2, ongoing x1), no points on liscence, no criminal convictions, only 2 years ncd. I'm on IG: https://www.instagram.com/osloblue42/
Current: TD5 '110 "Lucinda" Thread here: https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic62562.html
Post #753883 25th Jan 2019 3:04pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Birdy



Member Since: 07 Oct 2011
Location: Côte d'Azur
Posts: 850

France 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black
Which Insurer?
Post #753889 25th Jan 2019 3:23pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
X4CAC



Member Since: 30 Apr 2018
Location: Midlands
Posts: 212

United Kingdom 2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Corris Grey
What risk are they talking about? Something specific to you? Loads of us are insured with A Plan so would be good to know some more specifics...
Post #753890 25th Jan 2019 3:27pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Bluest



Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 3997

United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
IN my experience, biggest factor is post code. Underwriters seem to suddenly take a dislike to certain post codes. I have once had a massive hike like the Op, and once a company decline to renew and on both occasions i was told it was because my post code had suddenly become too risky. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
Post #753892 25th Jan 2019 3:32pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
dorsetsmith



Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: South West
Posts: 4554

Underwriters seem to suddenly take a dislike to certain post codes. Underwriters should take a dislike thieving Censored then we all be alot beater off Idea
Post #753895 25th Jan 2019 3:46pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
X4SKP



Member Since: 29 Nov 2013
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 2287

United Kingdom 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
Like Birdy LV Low £200's Full Comprehensive Cover + 1 Named Driver / EU Cover for 1 Month, taken at any time / Full Protected NCD / Low Excess opted for / Unlimited Mileage / Multi Car Discount applies (3 Cars Covered)… at £3.7K they don't want your business, time to move on Question

Good Luck SKIP
https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html
Post #753897 25th Jan 2019 4:52pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
corgi1



Member Since: 26 Feb 2017
Location: bucks
Posts: 440

England 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey
didn't even find A PLAN easy to deal with, so no way, im with NFU easy to deal with no problems at all
Post #753898 25th Jan 2019 5:05pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
gilarion



Member Since: 05 Dec 2013
Location: Wales
Posts: 5084

Wales 2007 Defender 90 Other CSW Trident Green
A plan premium this ear £580.00 with an agreed value of £18.000. I have heard though because of the fact that LR has stopped production and with the number of Defenders stolen a lot of insurers are refusing to insure. For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..

http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1
Post #753899 25th Jan 2019 5:10pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
acuss01



Member Since: 27 Jun 2014
Location: London
Posts: 225

United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
A PLAN Insurance gave no initial explanation for the HUGE increase save a change in underwriter. I've had no claims in 9 years!! No points on my license, I'm over 50. Vehicle is tracked with loads of security layers.

They have since DM'd me to say that the underwriter now considers my postcode risky (central London). Funny when I all I read about is thefts in Yorkshire, Wales, Midlands etc.

Anyway A PLAN are unfortunately not as good as I'd assumed over the years. They are just a broker at the mercy of the underwriters they work with and clearly have little sway with them. 2015 110 XS CSW Montalcino Red with Black Pack
Post #753901 25th Jan 2019 5:20pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
OsloBlue



Member Since: 14 Jul 2018
Location: Essex
Posts: 822

United Kingdom 2003 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Oslo Blue
Acuss

Post code risk is not based solely on the theft of all defenders, but is based on the risk of all cars.

Said risk doesn’t just include theft, it includes, hit and runs, road traffic accidents, number of speeding people, amount of traffic, arson, criminal damage etc.

Don’t forget other factors such as increasing or decreasing mileage. 9000miles is the sweet spot even if you don’t do that many. I'm on IG: https://www.instagram.com/osloblue42/
Current: TD5 '110 "Lucinda" Thread here: https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic62562.html
Post #753903 25th Jan 2019 5:37pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Swine&Small



Member Since: 20 Mar 2017
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 1223

United Kingdom 
A Plan have quoted me £265, a bit more than Aviva @ £246 now.,
Interestingly, LV finally declined to quote on my 90 " Landmark models and said it is not on their list. Their list is obviously different to others.
My insurance is full comp. with a £200 total excess.2 drivers, full NCB and SD & P .
I would suggest that you contact Aviva direct.not via a broker. A couple of negative reports from the chaps on here re:claim hassle but they all see to be a grasping bunch at the end. I have yet to come across an insure that everyone likes. NFU insure my house and contents but will take my eyes out on the car! At least with Aviva this will give you a starting point.
Let us know how you get on Thumbs Up 1983 Series 3 Pick up in Marine Blue
1967 Morris Traveller
1966 Morris Convertible
2012 VW T5 Camper
Quod Abundat Non Obstat.
Post #753906 25th Jan 2019 5:47pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
acuss01



Member Since: 27 Jun 2014
Location: London
Posts: 225

United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Montalcino Red
Despite 9yrs NCB, being over 50, lots of security and doing under 8000 miles the factors negatively affecting my insurance are

a) location Central London
b) mods (suspension, engine tune, wider tyres, spots etc)
c) business use

Like for like quotes received are:

A-Plan - £3773
Aviva - £2158
LV - £1667
Adrian Flux - £1256

Heritage, Lancaster, NFU & Admiral all can't quote.

Can anyone suggest someone else? 2015 110 XS CSW Montalcino Red with Black Pack
Post #754045 26th Jan 2019 1:32pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Swine&Small



Member Since: 20 Mar 2017
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 1223

United Kingdom 
Yes, but as I have suspension mods,(Alive comfort set up), Remap to 150 and an age of 20 + over yours , it must be the location as business use would have increased mine by £20. My initial quote had business use included which was a mistake and the premium came down by £20 when it was removed. I am in the age group apparently where premiums are increasing as I become more senile Rolling with laughter
Hunt around , or try other brokers like Gott & Wynn , 01492 870991 Thumbs Up 1983 Series 3 Pick up in Marine Blue
1967 Morris Traveller
1966 Morris Convertible
2012 VW T5 Camper
Quod Abundat Non Obstat.
Post #754046 26th Jan 2019 1:49pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Post Reply  Back to top
Page 1 of 2 12>
All times are GMT + 1 Hour

Jump to  
Previous Topic | Next Topic >
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Site Copyright © 2006-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
DEFENDER2.NET RSS Feed - All Forums