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If you are claiming through your own insurance policy your excess will apply under the policy terms outlined in your policy documents. If the accident was not your fault and you have the details of the responsible party your legal cover will be able to assist you in recovering this loss. You will need to supply evidence of the loss, such as the receipt, so that it may be submitted as a claim.
This depends on a number of factors. You must make a claim through your own policy and have comprehensive cover. You would then receive a courtesy car providing you use the approved repairer, subject to availability and only for the duration of the repairs. If your vehicle were written off a courtesy car would not be provided in the above circumstances.
If you have an accident that is not your fault you could be provided with a hire car by your legal cover, irrespective of the cover on your policy.
This should be forwarded, unanswered, to us. Should we have any questions or requirements we will contact you upon its receipt.
Adrian Flux Claims Department
Motorplus
Kircam House
5 Whiffler Road
Norwich
NR3 2AL
All of our policies include free legal cover. The legal policy can only help with accidents involving your vehicle. They will help to reclaim any uninsured losses.
Please note if the incident appears to be non-fault and:
Your legal policy can help you.
Your Insurer will arrange payment direct with an approved repairer or garage of your own choice. Costs are agreed before work is authorised and you would be expected to pay your policy excess directly to the garage once repairs are complete.
We deal with a large number of Insurers and each deals with this differently. We therefore advise that you contact our office on 0344 381 6502 to discuss the procedures of your particular Insurance Company.
No, you may provide an estimate from a garage of your own choice for approval by your Insurer. You do however forfeit the benefit of a courtesy car should the approved repairer not be used.
Exchange full details with any other party involved, ensuring you note their registration number, then contact us on 0344 381 4420.
Please refer to your Legal Expenses policy wording for cover and any limit which would apply.
When you or your vehicle has been involved in a road traffic accident that has been caused to a greater extent by the fault of another party than by yourself.
"Another party" is defined as:
or
The Motor Legal Expenses policy will cover you and any named driver to pursue uninsured losses arising from a non-fault accident, where there are reasonable prospects of success. Please refer to your Legal Expenses policy wording for any limits which may apply.
It is possible they will be able to assist you if you have been able to obtain the third party's registration number and they are then traced by this means.
Compensation for personal injury is not paid directly by your legal expenses policy, but they can appoint solicitors to represent you in claiming for any injuries and subsequent losses, for example lost earnings, from the negligent party. Again evidence of this would be required but the legal cover can make the necessary arrangements to obtain this proof.
No, there are no costs at all as the Legal Expenses policy is free of charge. Please refer to your Legal Expenses policy wording for cover and exclusions.
Legal Expenses cover is always a benefit as although you may know a solicitor they may not specialise in Uninsured Loss Recovery. They would also possibly charge you for their assistance. Please refer to your Legal Expenses policy wording for cover and any limit which would apply. Using your own solicitor can incur costs which may not be able to be recovered.
Should you need to report a new claim please contact our office on 0344 381 4420. The line is open 24/7, 365 days a year.
An excess is an amount payable by you in the event of a claim against your policy for your own damage/loss. Details of specific excesses relating to your policy can be found on your policy schedule.
This depends on a number of factors. You must make a claim through your own policy and have comprehensive cover. You would then receive a courtesy car providing you use the approved repairer, subject to availability and only for the duration of the repairs. If your vehicle were written off a courtesy car would not be provided in the above circumstances.
If you have an accident that is not your fault you could be provided with a hire car by your legal cover, irrespective of the cover on your policy.
Yes, firstly you should contact the repairer in question and tell them of the problems you are experiencing; they should make arrangements for your vehicle to go back to them for the work to be rectified. If you are still not happy, you can contact our office and we will request that your insurers review the matter further.
An Agreed Value is the set amount you will be paid in the event of a total loss, after taking your policy excesses into account. The Agreed Value is set once our in-house experts have evaluated your vehicle, typically after you have supplied us with photographs and an Agreed Value Request Form.
An optional Agreed Value is available as a policy benefit on most of our specialist and classic schemes, typically for vehicles over 20 years old.
We can still offer peace of mind if you have a newer vehicle, with an additional policy which runs alongside your motor insurance policy. In the event of a total loss, this policy will make up the difference between your settlement from your motor insurer and the specified Agreed Value. There is no additional excess to worry about.
For our classic and specialist schemes, it depends on your policy, but generally the Agreed Value lasts for one year. You will be notified if you need to provide more photographs or forms. Occasionally, if your policy changes to a new insurance provider through us, you may need to supply the forms again but we would let you know if this is the case.
Once completed, the valuation on our separate Agreed Value Insurance policy runs alongside your motor insurance policy. If your motor insurance policy is cancelled, then cover on your Agreed Value Insurance policy ceases too. The policy will need renewing with your motor insurance policy at expiry.
In most cases, we require seven photographs and an Agreed Value Request Form.
Photographs should be taken after you set the policy up to ensure they are recent. Your photographs must show each of the following – each side of the vehicle (i.e. one photograph of the driver's side and one of the passenger's side), one photograph of the front of the vehicle, one of the back, one of the engine bay, one of the mileometer and one of the interior.
Please ensure that the vehicle is clean, inside and out before taking the photographs. The photographs should be clear and crisp, with no 'soft-focus' or blurring. There should be no obstructions such as posts, bushes, trees or walls. For some bigger vehicles, such as motor caravans, it is better to take more than one picture of the interior.
Agreed Value Request Form - This needs to be fully completed in order for the insurers to agree the value you have requested. In the top section, make sure that all of the sections are completed. If they are not relevant, please write 'n/a' in the space provided. In the middle section, you need to specify the condition of various parts of the vehicle, and also detail any modifications and restoration work that the vehicle has had.
Occasionally we will request additional paperwork, such as a purchase receipt, independent valuation or other receipts. These are so our Agreed Value team can further research the value of your vehicle.
Photographs are essential to assess the condition of your vehicle.
Our in-house team of experts will evaluate your photographs and Agreed Value Request Form. Sometimes it can be tough to place a value on a vehicle based on this alone. In order to help our team come to a decision, we may ask you to provide further paperwork. This could be copies of receipts and invoices for modifications and restoration work. The more supporting documentation you can supply, the better. Once we have completed our research, we will issue a schedule on behalf of the underwriters with the Agreed Value in place.
The Agreed Value benefit on the vast majority of our specialist and classic schemes is valid for one year, and the £15.00 is only payable if you decide to proceed with the Agreed Value and we issue you a valuation. The fee covers the work the specialist Agreed Value team carry out in assessing your vehicle and changing your policy records. The benefits of having the Agreed Value on your policy outweigh the small fee for the service.
If you have paid for the separate Agreed Value Insurance Policy, the price paid covers the administrative costs and you are not required to pay a further £15.00.
The best thing to do is give us as much detail as possible, including receipts and invoices. You can complete this on extra paper if it can't fit on the form – just make sure you put your reference number on any correspondence to us.
The Agreed Value option on our classic and specialist policies is valid for one year. Each new valuation requires a new Agreed Value Request Form and a new set of photographs in order to reflect the current condition of the vehicle. Occasionally your policy may change to a different insurer who will also want to see new forms and photographs to agree the value. We try to minimise the amount of times you need to provide documents. However, to make sure your valuation is fully valid we must make sure the documents are up to date.
The Institute of Automotive Engineers have a tool on their website where you can find the closest engineer to you, using your postcode. Alternatively, visit www.classiccarvaluations.co.uk, where you will be met with options based on the type of appraisal required. You will have to meet the cost of any valuation yourself. An independent valuation will give you peace of mind that your vehicle has been inspected and assessed 'in the flesh'. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee to honour a valuation from an owners club, or any business that has had prior dealings with your vehicle.
If you have had an owner's club valuation done in the past, by all means send us a copy for our valuation experts to consider. It's always better to have more information about your vehicle's history rather than not enough. However, while we cannot dispute that there is often no one that has a more encyclopedic knowledge of your vehicle than the enthusiasts that run owners clubs, we cannot guarantee to honour an owner's club valuation for an Agreed Value.
Our experts will have worked hard to try and reach your valuation, using a wide variety of research tools, but this is not always possible. If you feel that there is a genuine reason why the valuation should be increased, then please let us know. In order to help us reach your valuation, we will ask you to supply evidence in order to support your claim. We will honour a signed and dated valuation from a member of the Institute of Automotive Engineers or a valuation appraisal from www.classiccarvaluations.co.uk. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee to honour a valuation from an owners club, or any business that has had prior dealings with your vehicle.
This varies depending on the type of policy that you have, how much you have paid so far and whether you have had a claim.
You would not get a refund if you have either a no refund policy, have a pending claim in this policy, have a fault claim on the policy, or have not paid enough so far to cover the charges for the policy.
If the policy does not allow a refund in any circumstance, this would be stated on the paperwork you received when you took the policy out and we would also have informed you over the phone.
If you are unsure of the status of a claim on your policy, please call our claims team on 0344 381 6502 (24 hours a day, all year round) and they can advise you.
If you are unsure if you have paid enough to cover the cost of your policy, please call our customer service team who can give you an indication of any charges or refunds that will apply if you cancel your policy.
If you have a policy that does allow a refund, your policy booklet will show the cancellation charges. Please be aware that it is not standard for an insurance company to charge on a pro-rata (proportionate) basis. This can mean that, if you are paying monthly, you may not have paid enough to cover the charge for the policy.
If a refund is due, it will be issued to the same method of payment that was used to pay for the policy initially.
Our customer service team are happy to help you with any queries regarding cancelling your policy.
If you have registered for MyAdrianFlux, you can download a pdf of your policy booklet using your online account.
You can also view the set of policy booklets here. To make sure you view the correct version, please use the link from the welcome pack we sent you.
If you'd rather have a hard copy, please contact us and we will post one to you.
We don't want to cancel your policy, but we are obligated to unless the required documents are sent to us before the end of the seven-day notice period. It is therefore important that you do everything you can to make sure we have your documents within those seven days, in order to avoid cancellation.
If you are having difficulty with the documents required, then you should contact us urgently on 0344 381 6502. We will acknowledge receipt of the documents once we have processed them.
If the policy is cancelled:
The full premium is payable if there have been any claims against your policy. Therefore, if you are paying for your policy by Direct Debit, then the remaining balance of your finance agreement will be payable immediately upon cancellation.
If you are paying by Direct Debit, the instalments that you have paid towards your finance agreement will be used against the total cost of your policy. If there is a shortfall then the outstanding balance is payable immediately upon cancellation. However, if you have paid more than the cost of your cover to date, then we will arrange a refund once the policy has been cancelled. Some policies don't allow a refund at cancellation, so the remaining balance of your finance agreement will be payable immediately upon cancellation.
All cancellations are subject to a £30 administration charge. Refunds are processed net of commission or a percentage fee, depending on the insurer. This could be up to 30%. Where applicable, all refunds will be processed to the same credit or debit card that was used to make a payment on the policy.
You should declare to your new insurers, when asked, that policy cancellation has been enforced.
In any 12-month period, it is likely that something will change. For example, you might need to change your vehicle, add another driver or move home. Most of the time, we can update your existing policy. However, in rare situations a change in circumstances could mean your current insurer cannot continue cover. If this happens, we may be able to find a suitable replacement policy with another of our panel of insurers.
With most insurance products there are charges involved with cancellations. The insurer may have a non-proportionate cancellation refund scale. We also make deductions and charge an administration fee. You should speak to a customer service representative on 0344 381 6502 to discuss your options.
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If you ever logged into our previous system, we’ve moved your account over to the new one; your password will have expired so you’ll just need to reset it to log back in.
Currently, MyAdrianFlux is only available for our motor policies, but we’re working on including our whole range of policies in the future.
If it’s your first time using MyAdrianFlux and you’ve recently renewed or started a new policy with us, we’ll have sent you an email inviting you to register which includes your unique invitation link. If you’ve been with us for a while, don’t worry; until you’ve got an active account, any emails you get will include your invitation link to MyAdrianFlux.
Once you’ve clicked the link, it’ll take you to our registration page, where you’ll be asked to enter your mobile number and hit the ‘Request activation code’ button. Stay on that web page; we’ll send you a text straight away which includes your six-digit activation code. Enter this code in the next box that appears and click ‘Confirm’.
Two more boxes will appear; one will suggest a username for you, which you can keep or change. The other will ask you to enter a password (see below if you need information about our password rules).
Finally, click ‘Create account’ and you’re done! We’ll redirect you to your account so you can have a look around.
Normally, when you log in you’ll just need to enter your username and password. If you’re registering for the first time or resetting your password, you’ll need to use the mobile you added to your policy so you can access the activation code we’ll text to that number.
If you need to register for the first time, there’s instructions above to help. If you’re already signed up but have forgotten your password, it’s easy to reset.
Visit the Password Reset page and enter your username as well as the mobile number on your policy. We’ll send you a text with a six-digit activation code, which you should enter in the box below. You can then choose a new password.
Your password must have:
Minimum length of 10 characters
At least 1 uppercase letter
At least 1 lowercase letter
At least 1 number
At least 1 symbol - relevant symbols are
!"#$%&'()*+,-./:;<=>[email protected][]^_`{|}~€
Depending on the password you choose, you may see a message warning that it appears on a database of passwords previously exposed in data breaches. We would recommend choosing a different password if you see this message, but you can choose to continue by clicking ‘Continue with insecure password’.
You can choose your own username when you first register for access to your online account; many people choose their email address. If you’ve forgotten your username, try old email addresses first, and if not, get in touch with us to ask for a username reminder.
Yes! You can sign in on your smartphone or tablet and enjoy all the functionality on MyAdrianFlux on the go.
You’ll need to enable JavaScript to be able to use MyAdrianFlux - check your browser settings allow this if you’re having trouble loading the site.
If you try to enter an incorrect password five times in a row, your account will be locked, and you’ll need to reset your password.
If you try to reset your password unsuccessfully five times in a row (i.e. the password reset isn’t completed or you enter the wrong activation code), your account will be locked fully and you’ll need to contact us to get it unlocked.
The location software used by our firewall provider Cloudflare recognises where your Internet Protocol address (IP address) is situated, and blocks any outside the region we allow. Seeing this error means it has identified your IP address as being outside that allowed region.
You can access MyAdrianFlux from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) based in: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Christmas Island, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Ilse of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Reunion, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom.
If you’re abroad somewhere not listed above, you’ll need to wait until you return before accessing MyAdrianFlux. If you need to take action on your policy or speak to us before then, please contact us by phone on 0344 381 6502 or by email at [email protected]
Not abroad, but still seeing this error? It could be that you or other members of your household are using a Virtual Private Network (VPN), which often route your internet traffic through servers based all over the world. Switching this off or changing it to specify an IP address based in one of the above places when you want to access MyAdrianFlux should fix the problem.
Log into your MyAdrianFlux account. If there’s something new for you to read, there’ll be a notification waiting for you - you can click on the bell icon at the top right, and then click the notification to link straight to your inbox. Otherwise, you can get to your inbox by clicking on the policy you want documents for, then selecting ‘Inbox’ from the menu options on the left-hand side.
Once you’ve logged into your MyAdrianFlux account and selected the policy you need documents for, navigate to ‘Inbox’ using the menu options on the left-hand side. Your current or most recent policy certificate and schedule will be pinned at the top, along with your policy booklet.
Log into your MyAdrianFlux account. If there’s something new for you to read, there’ll be a notification waiting for you - you can click on the bell icon at the top right, and then click the notification to link straight to your inbox. Otherwise, you can get to your inbox by clicking on the policy you want documents for, then selecting ‘Inbox’ from the menu options on the left-hand side. Anything you haven’t read yet will have a blue dot next to it.
The Samsung browser blocks ‘automatic downloads’ as a default setting, and you’ll need to switch this off to download your documents. In your browser, go to the browser settings and select ‘Sites and downloads’. Scroll down to the option for ‘Block automatic downloads’, and make sure it’s switched off.
Alternatively, using another browser should allow you to download your documents as well.
You should be able to use MyAdrianFlux on most up to date browsers, but it’s optimised for use with Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Apple Safari. It’s best to make sure your browser is updated frequently to keep MyAdrianFlux and all your other sites running smoothly. If you’re using the Samsung browser, please see above for information on how to download your documents.
MyAdrianFlux has been designed by the team at Adrian Flux to be a hub where our customers can see and manage every aspect of their insurance policies. Here you can access all the information you need to manage your policies, from your welcome documents to your downloadable certificate, schedule and policy booklet, from checking information about your named drivers to updating your phone number.
Often when we send you a message there’s an action we’ll need you to take; returning paperwork, paying for a renewal, or getting in touch with us. By sending you correspondence via your inbox, you’re already in the best place to do that. It also means there’s no risk of you losing your documents to an email outage, and our policy summary and notification system help you to see what you need quickly and clearly.
It’s also more secure; MyAdrianFlux is protected by Cloudflare, as well as our own username, password, and activation code requirements for keeping your login private. Using an online inbox is a practice being followed by many institutions governed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), including many banks who offer online services.
Our administration team processes all the paperwork our customers return in date order. As soon as yours has been processed, they will notify you, either by sending confirmation that your policy is complete, or by contacting you if anything else is needed. Whether your forms are complete or not, we will always contact you to let you know.
You may have multiple supporting files to submit where we’re asking for one document - for example, you might want to send us two separate scans of a double-sided No Claims Bonus document. You can put multiple files into a zip folder - if you’re using Windows, select each file you want to include, then right-click and select ‘Send to’ and ‘Compressed (zipped) folder’. You can then upload this zipped folder.
File types supported are .doc .docx .gif .jpeg .jpg .pdf .png .tif .tiff .xls .xlsx – we accept a maximum file size of 10mb and a maximum of 27 files.
Yes - once you’ve logged in, select the policy you want to check and choose ‘Policy summary’ from the menu options. There will be a drop down box called ‘Drivers’ which shows all the people named as drivers, as well as their individual details and vehicle use.
We always make sure that a person has looked at the changes you want to make, rather than just a computer. This helps us make sure you’re getting the cover you need at the best price. You can request changes on MyAdrianFlux - select the policy you want and choose the ‘Request a change’ menu option. A pop-up box will appear - you’ll need to read through the information and tick a box to confirm you’ve read and understood that any changes you request are only a request until you hear back from us with confirmation. After that, you can use the drop down boxes to provide information about changes you’d like to request, including a change of address, changing driver/rider details, changing your vehicle or adding a new one.
Once you’ve submitted your request, it will be sent to us where a member of staff will review it and contact you.
While information provided may not be false, we
will often investigate further in certain situations. For example, an address
check could show a different address for you on the electoral roll. Of course,
you may have just moved or failed to update your address, but we would need to
check. We may also not be able to find your garage on a street-view website,
but it could be that it is not easily visible. Sometimes, people don't realise
they have to disclose an accident if there was no claim made, however, these
can appear on the CUE database. Of course, we realise that some non-disclosures
are not deliberate and do happen from time to time, however, we raise these
queries in order to protect both our honest clients and our insurance
companies, therefore hoping to keep insurance premiums as low as possible.
Applying a limited mileage restriction to a policy will often reduce your premium. As a result, we may query the mileage requested if it seems low - especially in comparison to the use required, the type of vehicle and the age or occupation of the policyholder. For example, a policy with 1500 miles per annum and commuting to work use, where the policyholder only has one vehicle, would seem like an unusually low mileage compared with an average person. This could be correct, an error on your part or even a deliberate misrepresentation to achieve a lower quotation, but by raising this as a query we can ensure that the mileage requested is accurate and sufficient for your needs.
We often check street-view websites to see if
properties have garages or driveways – especially for those clients who live in
large cities or flats. Occasionally, we
cannot see the parking arrangements as the policyholder has described and if
this could have an impact on the premium payable we will query this to ensure
that your premium and cover are correct. If your vehicle is garaged at a different postcode to your home address,
it is important that you inform us of this scenario before you purchase a
policy with us.
We check all drivers/riders details on the Claims and Underwriting Exchange (CUE) database. Any accidents and claims, even if nothing was paid for by your insurance company, will show on this database. You may have already received a letter if we have found a match on the CUE, however, if your policy has just started you can contact us to let us know the details. You will need to provide us with the following information:
If you don't know this information, you will need to contact the insurance company that insured you at the time of the incident. Previous accidents or claims can often affect the insurance premium, but we will inform you if there are any charges payable or changes to your insurance premium.
We charge a £35 fee for processing any
mid-term amendments to your policy which we have had to make because the
information you gave us, or facts which you omitted to mention when asked,
directly resulted in the risk being misrepresented to the insurer and therefore
required significant additional administration to correct. This amount is also in addition to any amount charged by your insurance company for making changes.
Your employment status is likely to have an
effect on your insurance premium. Our
Houseperson Declaration asks a few questions about whether you are claiming any
benefits and so allows us to assess whether you need to disclose your
occupation as unemployed as opposed to a househusband or housewife.
This is so that we can confirm that you live at the address disclosed as your home address. We will only ask for this if our checks gives us reason to doubt that you live at the address stated. For example, you have had quotes at more than one address or you have no credit history at the address stated. If there is a reason why your address differs, please contact our customer service department. Please note that even if there is a reasonable explanation provided you may still need to provide a recent utility bill. One of the following items must be provided to us:
We request a photograph of the odometer to confirm the mileage of the vehicle at the beginning of the policy. This is normally due to the policy being on a low or restricted mileage basis.
Having no claims bonus can significantly reduce the cost of a policy. We therefore need evidence of this from your most recent insurance company in order to allow this discount. Proof of no claims bonus should show your name, address, the expiry date of the policy, the amount of no claims bonus earned (in years), any accidents or claims, the registration number, and the insurance company's (not just the broker's) details. If the no claims bonus is different to the information provided when applying for the quotation, your premium may be affected. Please note, the expiry date shown on your no claims bonus must not overlap with your new policy. This is because it cannot be used on two policies at once - even for a short period of time. However, we may also request proof of any no claims bonus earned on your other vehicle - this will be to allow an introductory discount and does not mean that the no claims bonus must be removed from your other policy.
Classic car policies often attract a discount for claim free driving instead of no claims bonus. We can offer policies which recognise your claim free driving on your classic car as no claims bonus and attract the same level of discount. You can request evidence of your claim free driving from your most recent insurance company, which should include all the information listed above.
We require a letter from your employers so that we can confirm your employment status and occupation. The letter should be on official paper with contact details for your employer, so that we may contact them if we need to. We may request this if there is a discrepancy in the occupation that you have provided on your new policy when compared to an occupation previously entered on an alternative quotation. We may also have found information during our checks which could indicate that your occupation is disclosed incorrectly.
The reason for cancellation should be shown on
your cancellation letter. Please contact
our customer service team to discuss the cancellation of your policy
further. It may be that the information
that we have found during our searches is no longer acceptable to your
insurers. We will be able to discuss this further, and
recommend that you get in touch as soon as possible.
How you use your vehicle has an effect on your
insurance premium. Our Usage Declaration
gives you examples of the types of use that are available on a motor insurance
policy. You need to name the driver next to the type of use they require. If
you are unsure, you can call us to discuss the use of the vehicle.
Any letter requesting documents should state the amount of time that you have to return them to us. You should try to get them to us as soon as possible to avoid cancellation.
Unless we have specified that you need to send the original, copies are fine. Please make sure that the copy is not obscured in any way and is readable in all parts.
If you can't provide proof of your no claims bonus you will need to pay the additional premium due, as your policy was quoted based on a discount for the amount of years no claims bonus that you had. Some policies will not accept zero no claims bonus so we may have to cancel your current policy and look for an alternative insurance company from our panel. As it depends on the type of policy you have, we would recommend you call us to discuss your options.
If
you don't have any no claims bonus, you may still get a discount if you have no
claims bonus on another vehicle. We would therefore need proof of this in the
same way that we request proof of no claims bonus. Failure to provide it would
mean paying an increased premium or your policy being cancelled, depending on
the type of policy that you have.
If it is a requirement to have security fitted to your vehicle you will need to prove this to your insurance company. We would advise that you firstly contact us to see if you need security, or a specified level of security (like Thatcham Category 1 immobiliser) before going any further. If you do need to prove the security, you may need to get an expert to assess your vehicle and provide documentation to prove what is fitted and that it is working.
Most insurance policies need the vehicle to be owned and registered to the policyholder. The vehicle registration documents will confirm this to us.
You can only use your no claims bonus on one policy at a time. We do, however, offer policies that allow a discount if you have no claims bonus on another policy. This is called an "Introductory Discount" and is usually only given if you are claim free.
This stands for "No Claims Bonus". You earn a year of NCB for every full year of a policy in which no claims are made either by you or a third party. Some policies, such as classic car policies, are not based on NCB and so at the end of such a policy you would not have gained any NCB. Only the main policyholder earns NCB. NCB is also sometimes referred to as NCD - No Claims Discount.
In the majority of cases, the NCB that you use to gain a discount on your policy with us must have been earned on a policy in your name. If the policy was in someone else's name, but you were the named driver, you would not have earned your own NCB. You may qualify for an introductory discount instead, so please let us know if this is the case when you are getting your quotation.
Very occasionally NCB can be transferred to another person, however, you would need to discuss this with the quotations clerk who is dealing with your quotation prior to you accepting the policy. This is not common practice though and would only be available if the underwriters of the policy agree.
We advise discussing your NCB options in detail before accepting your quotation, so we can find the most appropriate policy for you depending on your driving experience.
If your NCB expired over 2 years before the start date of your policy, you generally cannot use it. Please ensure that you discuss this with us when getting your quotation, as an additional premium would need to be paid if your NCB cannot be used if your quotation was based on it being in date.
There are some policies where NCB is not earned, but they will allow you to keep it up to date. If you are unsure about this, speak to the provider of the policy you had and ask. Of course, it is best to discuss your NCB options in detail before accepting your quotation, so we can find the most appropriate policy for you depending on your driving experience.
We need to know what country your NCB was earned in as it can affect your quotation. The majority of underwriters will accept NCB only from the United Kingdom. We do have some schemes where we can accept NCB from other selected countries, so it is important that we are informed of the origins of your NCB before you accept the quotation. We can then make sure you have the right policy for your driving experience.
If you are unsure of how many years of NCB you have, you need to speak to your most recent insurance company and ask for details. If you have more than one vehicle insured at a time, you can't add the two lots of NCB together to make additional years - they remain as two separate amounts of NCB.
NCB can allow quite a large discount as it shows a good driving history. This must be proven to allow the discount. Unfortunately, insurance fraud is on the increase and we want to protect our clients from price rises caused by it by verifying documents such as NCB, driving licences and other important information.
We can offer policies which recognise your claim free driving as No Claims Bonus. Talk to us to discuss finding a policy which provides you with the same discount for your claim free driving as you would get for No Claims Bonus. You will also continue to earn No Claims Bonus on your policy with us if you complete your policy term without a claim.
We will send your renewal invitation, by post or email, around two weeks before the renewal is due. However, we can offer a price for your renewal up to thirty days in advance of the renewal date. This is to make sure that the price we give you will not change.
Your existing insurer may well be willing to reduce your premium if we can demonstrate that their rates are no longer competitive. We also have access to a wide range of alternative insurance schemes which give us the opportunity to beat the price of cheaper quotes on most occasions. Please call us with full details and our insurance experts will do their best to fulfil your insurance requirements for another year.
With your details already on our records we are aware of your insurance needs and are in a good position to provide you with the service that you require. It is likely that you will have to spend less time arranging another policy with us and have to provide less documentation.
With over 40 years experience in arranging insurance for every kind of vehicle imaginable – and some you probably couldn't imagine - we have insurance schemes to suit most situations. Even if your current insurance policy is not suitable for your new circumstances, we can use our expertise to help you find a competitive premium and the most suitable alternative insurance scheme available.
For example; if you have made a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) on your vehicle you can still benefit from the peace of mind that our specialist laid-up schemes offer. Even when unused and parked in a garage, vehicles can be damaged by accident or by fire and can even be targeted by criminals.
For many people it's convenient to relax knowing that they don't have to worry about calling us to renew their policy.
It also makes it harder for our customers to inadvertently become an uninsured driver, with the consequent legal and financial implications that a conviction for driving without insurance will attract. Since Continuous Insurance Enforcement (CIE) was introduced in 2011, it is illegal to own a vehicle without it being insured, unless it is subject to a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN). This initiative was introduced to combat the high numbers of uninsured drivers. We wouldn't want you to fall foul of the law for the sake of an honest mistake so our automatic renewal option helps to make sure there is no break in cover for you.
We will arrange the payment in accordance with our renewal invitation, which we send around two weeks prior to the renewal date by email or post. In the unusual event of there being a problem with your renewal, we will let you know in plenty of time.
If your vehicle is declared SORN, why not enquire about one of our specialist laid-up policies. Even when unused and parked in a garage, vehicles can be damaged by accident or by fire and can even be targeted by criminals. Laid-up policies can be considerably cheaper than 'road risk' policies.
Not all policies can be renewed automatically. Please check your renewal invitation for more information on your own renewal.
In addition to premiums charged by insurers, we make charges to cover the administration of your policies. For new policies and renewals, we charge up to £100.
Our fees and charges reflect the costs of administering your policy and are reasonable when compared with other brokers and intermediaries. We have access to a wide range of insurance schemes which give us the opportunity to beat the price of cheaper quotes on most occasions. Our insurance experts may ask for full details of your quote in order to re-quote your renewal.
Even if your motoring convictions have been removed from your driving licence, there are some insurers on our panel who may use convictions up to five years old to calculate a premium.
It is similar with your claims history. While some insurers are only interested in claims from within the last three years, others may use claims up to five years old, regardless of whether the claim was made against you or another driver.
By collecting full details of your claims and convictions over a five year period we can be sure that we are able to find you the best quote available from amongst the full range of providers on our panel.
Yes. It may still be possible for the proposed policy to be arranged. Even if it is not possible to reverse the cancellation, we can usually arrange an alternative competitive policy, suited to your circumstances. Call us on 0344 381 6512 for one of our dedicated specialists to do everything that they can to help you find the a suitable quotation.
As long as you can confirm that none of the previously supplied information has changed, we can simply use the existing details held on our records. It may also be possible to use some of the documentation that you have provided in the past, which will minimise any inconvenience to you. It is unlikely that you will have to experience all of the time consuming tasks associated with arranging a new policy.
We think it is very wise to have protected NCB if it is available. While it protects your NCB in the event of a claim, the insurer could still increase the premium, due to your recent driving history or other factors.
Your NCB will be lost if a claim has occurred, for which your insurance company has made payments to or on behalf of you. It may, in some circumstances, be possible for the NCB entitlement to be reinstated if you agree to pay any costs and withdraw the claim.
Under normal circumstances your NCB entitlement will become invalid if it remains unused for a set period of time. Where this is the case, you will not be entitled to any NCB thereafter. Each insurance company has a different time scale in which your NCB can be issued and will expire, but the majority will allow two years.
Under normal circumstances a classic policy will not earn NCB entitlement. A classic policy is typically identified as covering an older vehicle with restricted annual mileage.
Possibly. Your NCB entitlement will be reduced if an accident has occurred, for which your insurance company has made payments to or on behalf of you. The entitlement will remain on the reduced level until they receive full reimbursement for the costs, typically from a third party's insurance company. It may be possible for the NCB entitlement to be reinstated in the event of a fault accident if you agree to pay any costs.
Yes. However, you will receive the appropriate refund if the NCB entitlement is reinstated. It may be possible, if a policy is arranged with us and we are certain that the entitlement will be reinstated, to make arrangements for an instalment plan so that you only pay the premium calculated on the reinstated entitlement.
If you take out, renew or change your vehicle you will always be sent a new certificate by email or by post, depending on your preference.
Residents of Great Britain and Northern Ireland can tax their vehicle online, by phone or at the Post Office. For more information click here.
Within Great Britain, you will no longer be asked for your insurance certificate at the Post Office. However, residents of Northern Ireland will still be required to produce an insurance certificate or cover note at the Post Office. If you need a hard copy of your insurance certificate, you can request a new copy here.
Residents of Great Britain and Northern Ireland can tax their vehicle online, by phone or at the Post Office. For more information click here.
Within Great Britain, you will no longer be asked for your insurance certificate at the Post Office. However, residents of Northern Ireland will still be required to produce an insurance certificate or cover note at the Post Office. If you need a hard copy of your insurance certificate, you can request a new copy here.
We release your policy documents on the day that your policy commences. They are either sent by post or by email, depending on your preference.
Choosing to have your documents sent to you by email is not only quicker, but also kinder to the environment. You can also keep a copy of your documents handy without having to find space for them in the house.
We offer the Royal Mail Special Delivery service for customers who choose to have their documents issued to them by post, and would like to guarantee delivery. There is a charge for this service.
The insurance company's premium is all that is displayed on their documents, however when you take out or renew a policy with us you will also pay our charge, and possibly for optional extras you have taken out with us.
In some cases not all the endorsements displayed on the schedule apply to your policy. Usually at the top of this section it will confirm which endorsements apply to you, however if you are still unsure then please get in touch.
By creating MyAdrianFlux, we've made it as easy as possible for you to send your documents to us. However, we are more than happy for you to email, post or fax them too.
Online:
If you have registered for MyAdrianFlux, then the quickest and easiest way to send us your documents is by using your online account.
Email:
Conveniently send your documents as attachments to [email protected].
Post:
Send copies of your documents by post, for free, by using our FREEPOST address.
FREEPOST RTGX-KBGU-YLEU Adrian Flux Insurance Services East Winch Hall East Winch King's Lynn PE32 1HN
We can also accept faxed documents. Please use 0344 381 4373. However, try and avoid using fax machines for colour or detailed documents, such as photographs or photocard driving licences as it could cause delays.
Commuting use is an extension of social, domestic and pleasure. Therefore where your policy wording states commuting, you are covered for social, domestic and pleasure use too.
If your certificate states that you are covered for personal business use, you are also covered for social, domestic and pleasure use too.
As you will not be using your vehicle on the road, and third party or liability cover is not included with your laid-up insurance policy; a policy certificate is not required. Instead, we issue confirmation of laid-up cover, for information purposes only. For full details of your insurance policy, please refer to the policy wording and schedule.
No, this is not an automatic inclusion in comprehensive policies. You can check your certificate of Insurance to see if you have this entitlement. If you are in doubt, we would advise that you contact our Customer Service Team.
This may be possible, depending on the policy you have and the vehicle you wish to add. We can only add an additional vehicle for a period of seven days. The Insurer will generally charge an additional fee for covering the extra vehicle. Should you require cover for longer than fourteen days, or if we cannot provide cover, we recommend Sterling Insurance.
Call our customer service line, where the advisors should be able to increase your mileage.
Please note in some cases the policy may have to be cancelled and a new policy taken out (charges will be incurred).
Breakdown cover can be purchased after the policy has been taken out. Click here to purchase breakdown cover. Please note that the cover does not start until 24 hours after purchase and does not cover any existing breakdown.
Personal accident cover can be bought up to 14 days after the policy has been taken out. Please call our customer service team
When you take out the breakdown cover we send you a booklet confirming what you're covered for, however if you have not received this then don't hesitate to contact our customer service department and we will be more than willing to get a duplicate sent.
The cover provided is as follows:
When you take out the personal accident benefit we send you a booklet confirming what you're covered for, however if you have not received or have mislaid this, then don't hesitate to contact our customer service department and we will be more than willing to get a duplicate sent.
The cover provided is as follows:
The mileage restriction actually applies to the vehicle and not the insured drivers so if the mileage has been exceeded or is close to your limit please contact our customer service department for them to re-quote your policy.
If you are comprehensively insured, windscreen cover is included under your policy subject to the policy excess, depending if it can be a windscreen repair or needs to be replaced.
If you are only covered third party, fire and theft windscreen cover is not covered under your policy.
When adding an additional driver/named driver to your policy we will require the below details:
When adding temporary drivers to your policy we will require the above details also, and insurers have a small fee per week they are covered. Please note temporary drivers can only be added for the maximum of four weeks in each Insurance year and whether they can be covered on your policy is dependent on a number of factors.
When adding additional drivers to your policy the maximum number of drivers you can add is three per policy.
Most Insurers have a minimum age applied to a policy. This age can start between 17 - 21 years. It can be dependent on the type of vehicle that is insured or the type of policy the owner holds. As different insurers have varied terms and minimum ages it is always best to contact us or refer to your policy booklet.
If you take your vehicle off road you can either cancel your policy, continue with the insurance or we can offer a laid up policy. A laid up policy covers the vehicle whilst it is kept off the road in a garage at your home address. When the vehicle is ready to go back on the road the cover can then be changed to include road use under the policy on most policies. The laid up policy does depend on the insurer you are currently insured with, therefore if you are with an insurer that does not offer this benefit, you would need to cancel your existing policy and begin a new annual policy with laid up cover.
We do offer limited mileage policies. You can choose to limit your mileage when you first take out your policy, or at the renewal stage. You receive a discount for limiting your mileage to an agreed amount. We simply ask you to let us know the mileage at the beginning and the end of the policy. Should you exceed the mileage that the quotation was based on, the discount will no longer apply and you will be charged an additional premium.
Our Renewals Team will contact you by post or by email two weeks before your renewal is due. We offer an automatic renewal on most of our policies, whether you are paying by a credit/debit card, or by direct debit. Your renewal letter will clearly state if your policy is to be automatically renewed.
For any queries on your renewal, please contact our Renewals Team on 0344 381 6512. They can offer advice on suitable policies if your needs have changed, as well as the many other additional policies that Adrian Flux offer.
All of our motor insurance policies include cover for the many unsurfaced public roads and green lanes throughout the UK countryside, known on ordnance survey maps as Byways Open to All Traffic. Your local authority will be able to offer advice on current Byway rights. Be mindful that green lanes are often only passable in a 4x4.
Just like with any other part of the public highway, you should make sure that your insurance certificate includes Third Party cover.
Please follow the Green Lane Association Code of Conduct when you are green laning. For more advice and information, you can read our green laning blog.
We can also cover some off-road use, defined as driving on private land or private property that has been specifically designed for off-roading. We cannot include cover for winch events, timed events or racing.
The best thing to do is give our specialist Change of Vehicle team a call to discuss your options. The process is quicker if you have the new registration number to hand. However if this is not possible, please try and have as much information about the new vehicle as possible as this will help us get you a more accurate quote and avoid delays.
Our insurance experts will be able to scour our range of specialist insurance schemes to help you find the best deal possible. For example; if you are currently taking advantage of the benefits of a classic car policy, but you are buying a van, then it is likely you will need to take up a new policy on a more appropriate scheme. However, if your new vehicle is similar to your old one then it is likely you can continue with the same policy.
You can arrange with our insurance experts for the change to take place at a time that suits you, even if we are not open when the change is to happen. We will arrange the change in cover and send your new certificate which will be effective from your chosen date and time. Just give our team a call on 0344 381 6502 to arrange cover for a new vehicle.
You can only use your no claims bonus on one policy at a time. If you want to apply your no claims discount to your new policy, your previous policy must either be cancelled, or the no claims bonus removed.
Once you have either cancelled your policy, or removed the no claims bonus, you should receive proof from your insurance provider. You can simply forward this to us, or complete the form that we send to you. We will then try to obtain evidence of your no claims bonus over the telephone from your insurance provider.
We offer some policies where a discount is given if your no claims bonus is still active on another policy. As evidence of this, we need a letter from your insurance provider stating your no claims entitlement and that the policy is still active. If you do not have this, you can also complete the form that we send to you.
Classic car policies often attract a discount for claim free driving instead of no claims bonus. We can offer policies which recognise your claim free driving on your classic car as no claims bonus – discuss this with us at quotation and we can look for suitable policies for you. Once we have agreed to accept this, you can contact your previous insurer to request proof of your claim free driving to forward to us, or complete the form we will send you to allow us to obtain evidence of your claim free driving over the phone.
If you are confused about your no claims bonus our Customer Service Team will be pleased to offer you advice.
Agreed value forms are not essential to your policy. Without them, the policy will proceed on a 'market value' basis. Therefore it is beneficial for you to provide the forms, but the policy would not be cancelled if you do not send them. If you have been asked for more than one of the following, we require both (or all) of the forms in order to proceed with the agreed value.
Photos - If we have asked for photos of the vehicle, they should be taken square on to the vehicle and make sure it is completely in shot. The Insurers need to be able to see the complete vehicle in order to agree the value you have requested. We also require shots of the engine bay, odometer and the interior. For some bigger vehicles, such as motor caravans, it is better to take more than one picture of the interior. The photos also need to be of good quality with the vehicle clearly visible (for example, no disruption on the photo or no glare). If we have requested a photo of your vehicle in the garage, please ensure that we can see both the registration of the vehicle and the building exterior.
Agreed Value Form - This is to be completed by you, and needs to be fully completed in order for the Insurers to agree the value you have requested. In the top section, make sure that all of the sections are completed. If they are not relevant, please write 'n/a' in the space provided. In the middle section, you need to specify the condition of various parts of the vehicle, and also detail any modifications and restoration work that the vehicle has had.
Independent Valuation - Very occasionally, we may request an independent valuation of your vehicle. If we do, this should be provided by an independent and unbiased source who is a member of the Institute of Automotive Engineers and Assessors. Or a valuation from www.classiccarvaluations.co.uk. It should be on headed paper and state clearly who has provided the valuation and their qualifications. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept valuations from owner's clubs, or garages which have worked on the vehicle or originally sold the vehicle.
Photograph ExamplesThe paperwork can only be signed by the policyholder.
You can now complete your agreed value request online, including uploading photographs, by logging into your MyAdrianFlux account. If you haven't registered for your online account yet, simply call our customer service team who will be able to send you log in details including your password. If you have already registered, click here to log in. The whole process can be completed online, saving you the inconvenience of posting documents to us. If we need anything in addition to the photos and the agreed value form, such as an independent valuation, we will contact you to let you know.
By creating MyAdrianFlux, we have made it as easy as possible for you to send copies of your documents. We are also happy to receive copies by email, post or fax.
Online:
If you have a private car policy, and have registered for MyAdrianFlux, then the quickest and easiest way to send us your documents is by using your online account.
Email:
Conveniently send your documents as attachments to [email protected]
FREEPOST:
Send your documents by post, for free, by using our FREEPOST address.
FREEPOST RTGX-KBGU-YLEU Adrian Flux Insurance Services East Winch Hall East Winch King's Lynn PE32 1HNWe can accept faxed documents. Please use 0344 381 4373. However, please avoid using fax machines for colour or detailed documents, such as photographs or photocard driving licences.
Yes, it is a policy requirement to download the FluxScore app. Failing to download the app will lead to your policy being cancelled.
By accepting this policy, data collected will be shared between us, your insurer, iTelematiX Limited and our nominated claims management company. We will also share your data with certain authorities, for example the police, if we are instructed to. You should make sure named drivers also agree to the use of their data.
You have 72 hours to fit and activate the Smartbox before policy cover changes to third party only. The policy will ultimately be cancelled if the device is not installed properly.
If fitting the Smartbox in this time is causing you problems, call our customer service team on 0344 381 4593.
We should be notified of all amendments that would affect your policy. If you are in doubt, it is best to notify us anyway, as a claim could be affected if any of your information is incorrect. For example, if you obtain a motoring conviction we should always be advised as soon as possible.
Depending on the type of conviction, fixed penalty notice or endorsement, your policy may result in terminations. We would give you seven days' notice.
As long as the motoring convictions, fixed penalties or endorsements do not result in termination, you can request your FluxScore app to be updated to reflect this amendment in your projective renewal premium by contacting us on 0344 381 4593.
You must also inform us if you have an accident, regardless of the blame, or if a claim is likely to be made against your policy. The indication of your renewal premium shown on your FluxScore app is based on any accidents or claims that are deemed 100% non fault before the renewal date. You can request for your FluxScore app to be updated to reflect any fault or partial fault incidents or claims by contacting us on 0344 381 4593.
Yes, this is very important. We need up to date contact details to be able to text you if there is an issue with the Smartbox, or when it needs charging.
An activation text message is sent to you on the mobile number you provided once the Smartbox has been activated. You must activate it within 72 hours or your policy will first be reduced to third party only cover, and ultimately cancelled.
Your Smartbox could be out of range. The system works on a mobile network so it could be that if it's in a garage, there is no signal to confirm the Smartbox has been charged properly. If this is the case, the vehicle should be taken to an area with a signal, and a text message should then be sent through. If, after 24 hours you have still not received a text message, please contact our customer service team.
Drive safely!
The Smartbox will track driving behaviour for the duration of the policy term regardless of who is driving the vehicle. If anyone else is going to drive your vehicle we recommend telling them that your vehicle has a telematics device that will track and record their driving behaviour, which could affect your renewal premium.
The Smartbox will record your driving data via your Smartbox to determine your driving behaviour and to provide you with a projected renewal premium. Safe driving will reduce your projected renewal premium. The premium will be displayed on your app as a summary of your journeys.
When you check your score on the FluxScore app, there are three different figures shown.
The first is what effect yesterday's driving has had on your next renewal.
The second is what your next renewal would be if your policy renewed today.
The third is what your next renewal premium would be if you achieved the maximum saving every day between now and your renewal date.
There is a maximum saving that you can achieve each day. Your best renewal premium is based on you getting this maximum saving every day for the remainder of your policy.
For example - if the maximum daily saving is £1.00 and you were to then save 50p, rather than the full £1.00, then your best possible renewal rate would now be 50p higher than it was the previous day.
Alerts will be issued to you if your Smartbox records that your driving behaviour is below the threshold. The type of alert is dependent on the exact type of driving behaviour at the time. The alerts are as follows:
If Alert 3 is issued, the scoring system is disabled. You should call us immediately as your insurance policy could be in danger of cancellation.
If your FluxScore account is suspended we will conduct a review into your driving behaviour. After this review either the suspension will be lifted, or your policy would be cancelled. We recommend that you contact us if you notice that your account is suspended and you have not yet heard from us.
Yes, but unless you receive an email telling you otherwise you will need to call us immediately when the call centre opens. Our Customer service department are open Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:30, and Saturdays 09:00 – 13:00. The number to call us 0344 3814593.
If you are driving a different vehicle to the one that we are insuring then you do not need to use the Smartbox.
That none of your information has changed. Your renewal premium will therefore be based on one additional year's no claims bonus, in addition to all of the information that you have provided to us.
Yes. Subject to your policy running for the full term, and no accidents or claims being reported, you will earn one year of No Claims Bonus.
The onus is on you as the user to provide suitable evidence if you believe the basis of your data is incorrect.
We use reasonable endeavours to ensure the data is accurate and to correct any errors or omissions as soon as possible after being notified of them. However, we do not guarantee that the data will be fault free and we do not accept any liability for any errors or omissions.
The premiums shown on your FluxScore app are accurate, as long as we have your correct information your renewal premium will be correct.
The projected renewal premium is based on you continuing with a FluxScore policy that would continue to monitor your driving.
Firstly, you should receive an activation text message. If there are any issues with the Smartbox, you may receive a further text message. You should also see a green flashing light when the vehicle is in motion.
Guide to the Smartbox lights:
GREEN SINGLE FLASH INTERMITTENTLY (approx. once every 10 seconds) - System operating with sufficient battery.
RED ILLUMINATED (FLASHING LIGHT) - Internal Battery requires charging. Please attach charging lead.
RED ILLUMINATED (SOLID LIGHT) - Battery charging.
GREEN ILLUMINATED (SOLID LIGHT) - Battery fully charged (a green solid light will only be displayed with the charger inserted).
The Smartbox provider, iTelematiX, will send the Smartbox to you using a courier service. The Smartbox is sent using a Fully Tracked Delivery Service Monday-Saturday. The courier will send you a notification emails and/or text message with the expected delivery date and time. The text message will state the delivery from ‘Smartbox’. If you are not at the home address, or the specified address given, you can change the delivery details by following the link in the text message. Please note should the Smartbox not be fitted within 72 hours of the cover start date, the cover will be reduced to Third Party Only and will ultimately cancel within a set time frame.
Failure to take delivery of the Smartbox will lead to additional delivery charges. In order to avoid these charges, please make sure you can take delivery from the DPD delivery service or follow the link in the text message to arrange delivery to a preferred neighbour / DPD Pick-Up shop.
Step 1 – Where to Locate on your Windscreen
The unit needs to be securely attached and mounted upright to the inside of the front windscreen of your vehicle. It must be working for the whole of your insurance policy.
Decide where you want to put your Smartbox. Do not peel off the glue strips on the reverse of the Smartbox at this point.
If your vehicle has enough space then it is ideal to mount your Smartbox on the driver’s side of the windscreen so that it can be easily reached once installed.
The unit must not be mounted within the area of the windscreen which is cleaned by the wipers. Make sure that where you have chosen to place your Smartbox does not obstruct your view of the road.
Step 2 – Cleansing your Windscreen
Your Windscreen must be clean and warm for the Smartbox to secure.
Warm your windscreen - you can do this by letting the car run for a few minutes.
Then use the special wipe provided to prepare the glass for your Smartbox.
Once it’s cleaned, you MUST let the solution evaporate to leave the windscreen dry - otherwise your Smartbox will not secure properly.
The glue is very strong, so you will only get one go at applying the Smartbox.
Carefully expose the glue pad and press firmly against the windscreen for at least 10 seconds.
Step 3 – Connecting Power
Once your Smartbox is attached to the windscreen the charger can be attached for the first time.
Apply power using the enclosed USB charging lead. If your car does not have a USB power output, use the enclosed adaptor.
You may need to start your engine to achieve this.
The Smartbox is pre-programmed to make an automated call when the assistance button is pressed or when there has been a large impact detected. This feature should only be used in case of emergency, breakdown or accident as the call will be automatically directed to an emergency call centre who will try to provide advice and assistance appropriate to the circumstances of the call. When the assistance button is pressed the Smartbox will communicate your current location to the operator receiving the call and will allow them to communicate directly with you using the device's in-buil microphone and speaker.
You must use this feature immediately to report accidents and incidents that you have been involved in, whether they are your fault or that of another party.
If you decide that you don't want the policy anymore when you receive the Smartbox, you must return it unopened, to iTelematiX, and you will receive a full refund of the cost of the Smartbox (less a £40 administration fee).
If the seal on the packaging is broken, the cost of the Smartbox is non-refundable. You may return it to iTelematiX for disposal in line with Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment recycling (WEEE) regulations.
The cost of the Smartbox and accessories is included in the price you pay for your policy. Once the seal on the packaging is broken, you cannot get a refund and it is therefore your property. If you change your car or replace your windscreen you will need to contact us to buy a new cradle. It is also possible to contact us in order to purchase a new charger.
If your car does not have a USB power output you can use the enclosed adaptor.
The Smartbox will need to remain in the insured vehicle at all times. The only times the Smartbox should be removed from the windscreen is if the vehicle has been changed, the policy has been cancelled or lapsed, or your windscreen needs replacing.
It is a condition of this insurance policy that your Smartbox is fitted and charged at all times. If your Smartbox has no power your cover will reduce to Third Party Only and, if you still do not charge the Smartbox, your policy could be cancelled.
The link below provides a step by step guide to downloading, registering and using your FluxScore app.
Step by step guideYour refund will be calculated on a pro-rata basis. The cost of the Smartbox and data is non-refunded. On all refunds we retain our commission and an administration fee.
The Smartbox is a new fraud-busting telematics insurance product that turns into an in-car telephone following an accident, providing immediate two-way communication with claims handlers. The SmartBox also tracks motorists' mileage and cuts premiums for those who drive less.
Insurance fraud is reported to add an average of £50 to every motorist's premium, as fake whiplash claims and crash-for-cash scams cost insurers £2.1 billion a year. The ability for claims handlers to communicate directly with those involved at the scene of the accident has many benefits, not only speeding up the claims process, but also providing an immediate record of what happened and how many people are involved, and allowing insurers to speak with the third party at the scene - reducing the opportunity for evidence to be fabricated later.
Our representatives will also be able to speak with witnesses and possibly even members of the emergency services if they have time, all of which will help to stop issues like 'ghost' passengers, where drivers invent extra passengers who all then claim for whiplash injuries.
The Smartbox technology detects an accident and claims handlers automatically call the handset in the car.
The device also records location and speed. If the phone is unanswered following a collision claims handlers can alert emergency services to the location - potentially helping to save lives. This data may be used to determine the circumstances of incidents and claims involving your vehicle.
Unlike other black box telematics systems, the Smartbox neither increases your premium as a result of bad driving nor discounts for good driving, but records the car's annual mileage and is ideally suited to motorists of all ages who drive only a few thousand miles a year. The lower the agreed mileage, the lower the premium, with no curfews or expensive additional premiums for driving on busier A-roads.
Until now, limited mileage policies have typically only been available on classic car insurance, but we feel that those who do fewer miles should pay less. Our Smartbox gives insurers the security of knowing that motorists won't exceed the agreed mileage, leading to cheaper premiums. The fact that drivers are less likely to be the victims of fraudsters also allows them to offer reduced premiums.
Technology is playing an increasingly prominent role in reducing insurance fraud, with in-car cameras also able to give a clear picture of road accidents. If you would like any more information about in-car cameras and they discounts we can provide, please call our quotations team.
The Smartbox is used to record the number of miles the vehicle has travelled during the policy. It is also pre-programmed to make an automated call when the assistance button is pressed or when there has been a large impact detected. This feature should only be used in case of emergency, breakdown or accident as the call will be automatically directed to an emergency call centre who will try to provide advice and assistance appropriate to the circumstances of the call. When the assistance button is pressed the Smartbox will communicate your current location to the operator receiving the call and will allow them to communicate directly with you using the device's in-built microphone and speaker.
You must use this feature immediately to report accidents and incidents that you have been involved in, whether they are your fault or that of another party.
The Smartbox records data which may be used to determine the circumstances of incidents and claims involving your vehicle.
An activation text message is sent to you on the mobile number you provided once the Smartbox has been activated. You must activate it within 72 hours or your policy will first be reduced to third party only cover, and ultimately cancelled.
Firstly, you should receive an activation text message. If there are any issues with the Smartbox, you will receive a further text message. You should also see a green flashing light when the vehicle is in motion.
Guide to the Smartbox lights:
GREEN SINGLE FLASH INTERMITTENTLY (approx. once every 10 seconds) - System operating normally.
RED ILLUMINATED (FLASHING LIGHT) - Internal Battery requires charging. Please attach charging lead.
RED ILLUMINATED (SOLID LIGHT) - Battery charging.
GREEN ILLUMINATED (SOLID LIGHT) - Battery fully charged.
Your Smartbox could be out of range. The system works on a mobile network so it could be that if it's in a garage, there is no signal to confirm the Smartbox has been charged properly. If this is the case, the vehicle should be taken to an area with a signal, and a text message should then be sent through. If, after 24 hours you have still not received a text message, please contact our customer service team.
You have 72 hours to fit and activate the Smartbox before policy cover changes to third party only. The policy will ultimately be cancelled if the device is not installed properly.
If fitting the Smartbox in this time is causing you problems, call our customer service team on 0344 381 4593.
The Smartbox provider, iTelematiX, will send the Smartbox to you using a courier service. The Smartbox is sent using a Fully Tracked Delivery Service Monday-Saturday. The courier will send you a notification emails and/or text message with the expected delivery date and time. The text message will state the delivery from ‘Smartbox’. If you are not at the home address, or the specified address given, you can change the delivery details by following the link in the text message. Please note should the Smartbox not be fitted within 72 hours of the cover start date, the cover will be reduced to Third Party Only and will ultimately cancel within a set time frame.
Failure to take delivery of the Smartbox will lead to additional delivery charges. In order to avoid these charges, please make sure you can take delivery from the DPD delivery service.
Yes, this is very important. We need up to date contact details to be able to text you if there is an issue with the Smartbox, or when it needs charging.
If you decide that you don't want the policy anymore when you receive the Smartbox, you must return it unopened, to iTelematiX, and you will receive a full refund of the cost of the Smartbox (less a £40 administration fee).
If the seal on the packaging is broken, the cost of the Smartbox is non-refundable. You may return it to iTelematiX for disposal in line with Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment recycling (WEEE) regulations.
Your refund will be calculated on a pro-rata basis. The cost of the Smartbox and data is non-refunded. On all refunds we retain our commission and an administration fee.
The cost of the Smartbox and accessories is included in the price you pay for your policy. Once the seal on the packaging is broken, you cannot get a refund and it is therefore your property. If you change your car or replace your windscreen you will need to contact us to buy a new cradle. It is also possible to contact us in order to purchase a new charger.
The Smartbox records your mileage and can record if your car is involved in an accident. It does not give a discount based on your driving speed.
Our Smartbox telematics insurance schemes are perfect if you only drive your car a few thousand miles a year. However, it is important you select the right mileage limit at the start of your policy.
If you exceed the agreed mileage limit you will be required to pay the additional cost for increasing to a more realistic mileage limit. Depending on the terms of your policy, insurance cover could be reduced to third party only and/or cancelled.
The Smartbox will need to remain in the insured vehicle at all times. The only times the Smartbox should be removed from the windscreen is if the vehicle has been changed, the policy has been cancelled or lapsed, or your windscreen needs replacing.
Step 1 – Where to Locate on your Windscreen
The unit needs to be securely attached and mounted upright to the inside of the front windscreen of your vehicle. It must be working for the whole of your insurance policy.
Decide where you want to put your Smartbox. Do not peel off the glue strips on the reverse of the Smartbox at this point.
If your vehicle has enough space then it is ideal to mount your Smartbox on the driver’s side of the windscreen so that it can be easily reached once installed.
The unit must not be mounted within the area of the windscreen which is cleaned by the wipers. Make sure that where you have chosen to place your Smartbox does not obstruct your view of the road.
Step 2 – Cleansing your Windscreen
Your Windscreen must be clean and warm for the Smartbox to secure.
Warm your windscreen - you can do this by letting the car run for a few minutes.
Then use the special wipe provided to prepare the glass for your Smartbox.
Once it’s cleaned, you MUST let the solution evaporate to leave the windscreen dry - otherwise your Smartbox will not secure properly.
The glue is very strong, so you will only get one go at applying the Smartbox.
Carefully expose the glue pad and press firmly against the windscreen for at least 10 seconds.
Step 3 – Connecting Power
Once your Smartbox is attached to the windscreen the charger can be attached for the first time.
Apply power using the enclosed USB charging lead. If your car does not have a USB power output, use the enclosed adaptor.
You may need to start your engine to achieve this.
If your car does not have a USB power output you can use the enclosed adaptor.
If you are driving a different vehicle to the one that we are insuring then you do not need to use the Smartbox.
It is a condition of this insurance policy that your Smartbox is fitted and charged at all times. If your Smartbox has no power your cover will reduce to Third Party Only and, if you still do not charge the Smartbox, your policy could be cancelled.
The Smartbox is pre-programmed to make an automated call when the assistance button is pressed or when there has been a large impact detected. This feature should only be used in case of emergency, breakdown or accident as the call will be automatically directed to an emergency call centre who will try to provide advice and assistance appropriate to the circumstances of the call. When the assistance button is pressed the Smartbox will communicate your current location to the operator receiving the call and will allow them to communicate directly with you using the device's in-buil microphone and speaker.
You must use this feature immediately to report accidents and incidents that you have been involved in, whether they are your fault or that of another party.
By accepting this policy, data collected will be shared between us, your insurer, iTelematiX Limited and our nominated claims management company. We will also share your data with certain authorities, for example the police, if we are instructed to. You should make sure named drivers also agree to the use of their data.
No, your policy includes third party cover for travel to the EU/EEA and will continue to do so after the Brexit transition period ends.
Third party cover means that you meet the minimum insurance cover as required by law, but should you be involved in an accident, you will only be able to claim for the damage caused to the third party. Please check your policy booklet for details of the cover provided on your policy specifically.
Although the UK intends to remain part of the Green Card-free circulation area and meets all the requirements to do so, a decision confirming that has not yet been made by the European Commission.
Therefore, UK motorists should prepare to carry Green Cards as proof of insurance cover when driving in the EU, EEA, Switzerland, Serbia and Andorra from 1st January 2021.
Yes, you should prepare to carry a Green Card to drive in the Republic of Ireland from 1 January 2021.
Contact us in good time before you intend to travel – preferably a few weeks before – with your dates of travel and a list of the countries you intend to drive in and through, and we will issue you a Green Card for those dates and countries. If you are travelling within the EU or EEA, your Green Card document no longer needs to be printed on green paper, so you will now be able to print this yourself at home, similarly to printing a boarding pass before travelling by air.
Policy holders can print them on white paper using black ink only. If you are unable to access a printer, please let us know as soon as possible and we will send one in the post instead.
You must carry a physical copy of your Green Card when driving abroad – Green Cards will not be accepted in an electronic format (e.g. shown on a smartphone screen, etc). Please print out your Green Card or contact us to request a physical copy before travelling.
There may be an administration fee for issuing a Green Card.
You may need to show your Green Card at the border when entering the EU/EEA or moving between EU/EEA Member States, but this will depend on the border authorities of the relevant country. Motorists may also face police checks while driving abroad and will need to present a Green Card if they are involved in an accident. You will need a physical copy – electronic copies (e.g. shown on a smartphone) will not be accepted.
Alongside your Green Card(s), when travelling abroad you should carry your driving licence, your Certificate of Motor Insurance for each vehicle, a GB sticker on your vehicle, and possibly an international driving permit (IDP).
Yes, a Green Card is required to cover each vehicle insured under a policy, so you’ll need a Green Card for each individual vehicle included in a multi-car policy that you intend to drive abroad.
If your policy is due for renewal during the period of travel, you need a Green Card for each policy. When you contact us with your travel dates, we’ll let you know if this applies and discuss renewing your policy to make sure you have the cover you need.
It will be illegal to drive abroad without a Green Card from 1 January 2021. You could be prosecuted, face penalties or fines, or have their vehicle seized. Should you find yourself abroad without a Green Card, or any other relevant insurance documents, contact us urgently and we’ll do our best to help get these to you.
You should prepare to carry a Green Card or other valid proof of insurance when driving in the UK from 1 January 2021 – contact us to arrange this.
Yes, you’ll need one for the towing vehicle and one for the trailer / caravan. You might need separate trailer insurance in some countries as well – get in touch with us for a quote.
As the name implies, buildings insurance is intended to protect your home's structure, including permanent fittings, such as kitchen units, bathrooms, wiring, plumbing, doors and windows from damage or loss. Wear and tear is not covered, as you are responsible for maintenance of your property. Your furniture and other items are not covered - for this you will need a contents insurance policy.
Typically, buildings insurance offers cover for a range of risks including damage from fire, storm, flood, earthquake, lightning, explosions, landslips, subsidence and heave, theft, falling trees, objects falling from aircraft, impact from vehicles or aircraft, riots, vandalism, water leakage, oil leakage, etc. You may also be covered for your liability in the event of damage to other people or their property, accidental damage to utilities and glass replacement, but, as ever, policies vary from provider to provider, so you should check your policy documents for full details, or speak to an adviser.
This depends on the policy. In many cases sheds, garages, boundary walls and other ancillary structures are covered, but this is not so for all policies, or may attract an extra cost. It is best to confirm your cover with an adviser if in doubt.
Legally, not necessarily - if you have a mortgage, your mortgage provider will probably insist on it, although you are not obliged to use their recommended insurer and you will probably save money if you shop around. As your home is probably your biggest investment, you should protect it.
There are many factors that affect the price of insurance cover, but if you are using the insurer recommended by your mortgage provider you can probably save money by shopping around. As a broker, Adrian Flux, has access to dozens of home insurance providers and can find you the most appropriate cover for your situation at a competitive price. If the cost seems high, don't be afraid to ask about ways to cut the price of the premium.
Some insurers include 'blanket cover' for the rebuild insurance on the house. What this means is that the cover will be a blanket figure of up to, say, £500,000. If your rebuild costs are likely to be much lower, ask for a quote for insurance based on that specific figure - it may save you money. If you switch insurers, be sure to give an accurate rebuild cost estimate - if you supply a higher (blanket) figure you'll be paying extra for nothing. Always be sure not to skimp on rebuild cover though, as the true costs only become apparent in the event of a claim - the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors have a rebuilding cost calculator.
No. As a renter, though, you should consider tenants contents cover, but your landlord should pay for landlords building insurance.
Basically, yes - provided there's an engineer's report to confirm that any problem has been sorted permanently. Using a specialist broker is the best way to find cover for properties affected by subsidence. Properties that have been underpinned due to building regulations, as a result of an extension rather than structural movement, are a lot easier to insure and a full report may not be necessary. However, some sort of documented proof will usually be requested.
Because of the perceived extra risk of fire and high replacement costs. In reality owners tend to be aware of the extra risk and often take extra precautions. Some providers are happy to insure thatched properties, though there will be a premium to cover the risk.
Yes, as long as there have been no claims made your current period of insurance. Please be aware some insurers may only allow a percentage refund as opposed to a pro-rata (proportionate) refund. They may also have a minimum charge for the time you have been on cover. If your cover exceeds 8 months some insurers may not allow any refund. Please refer to your policy booklet for full information and contact us if you would like any further help with the charges outlined.
You can call us on 0344 381 6505 or email us at [email protected]. Please email us from the email address registered to your policy.
You can call us on 0344 381 6505 or email us at [email protected]. Please note we may contact you for additional information on the new property.
You can call us on 0344 381 6505 or email us at [email protected]. Please email us from the email address registered to your policy.
You can call us on 0344 381 6505 or email us at [email protected]. Please email us from the email address registered to your policy.
You can call us on 0344 381 6505 or email us at [email protected]. Please email us from the email address registered to your policy.
You can call us on 0344 381 6505 or email us at [email protected]. Please email us from the email address registered to your policy.
You can call us on 0344 381 6505 or email us at [email protected]. Please email us from the email address registered to your policy.
Yes, you would need to contact us on 0344 381 6505 to make this amendment.
Yes, you would need to contact us on 0344 381 6505 to make this amendment.
Yes, you would need to contact us on 0344 381 6505.
Yes, you would need to contact us on 0344 381 6505.
You can call us on 0344 381 6505, email us at [email protected] or amend your policy via our website.
You can call us on 0344 381 6505, email us at [email protected] or amend via our website.
Yes, we will ask questions relating to your previous claims history at the time of your quotation. We will then take these into account when calculating your quotation. Please contact us on 0808 077 2266 if you would like a quotation.
You would need to contact your insurance company for a claims update. Refer to your policy wording for their claims number or click here for a list of numbers. You can also call us on 0344 381 6505 and we can point you in the right direction.
No. This is not available on our policies.
When a claim is made the no claims discount is lost completely from the section or sections affected only.
Your policy wording should state if you have legal cover included in your policy. However, we also sell this as an additional benefit, which would not be mentioned in your policy booklet. If you purchased legal cover as an additional benefit we would have sent you a separate policy for this. If you are unsure, please call us on 0344 381 6505 and we can advise you if the benefit is either included, or has been purchased as an additional extra.
Your policy wording should state if you have home emergency cover included in your policy. However, we also sell this as an additional benefit, which would not be mentioned in your policy booklet. If you purchased home emergency cover as an additional benefit we would have sent you a separate policy for this. If you are unsure, please call us on 0344 381 6505 and we can advise you if the benefit is either included, or has been purchased as an additional extra.
You would need to contact our office on 0344 381 6505. If we are closed, please click here to access our home insurance claims page. This contains telephone numbers for our home insurance providers.
Yes, there will be a standard excess on each policy. This will show on your schedule or in the policy wording. If you would like to discuss your excess please give us a call on 0344 381 6505 and we will be happy to go through it with you.
Each policy will always have a standard excess. You can choose whether you would like a voluntary excess applied in order to receive a discounted premium. This would generally need to be agreed at the start of the policy or at the renewal.
This is normally covered as standard with buildings cover, however please refer to your policy wording.
In very cold weather, the water that flows through pipes can become frozen. This causes it to expand and potentially burst the pipe open.
During periods of heavy prolonged rain, listen to local radio or television or even check applications on your mobile phone for flood warnings. You can also call the Environment Agency's Floodline on 0345 988 1188 or check the Environment Agencies website.
Our address is:
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Yes, all our policies will cover contents on a 'new for old' basis.
No, we ask you to specify items over £1000 in value or any collections of a high value. Please refer to your policy wording for what percentage limit you have on your policy for valuables within the home.
Some insurers give cover for bicycles within the home as standard with contents cover. However, there would be limits as to how much you can claim. If you need cover away from the home you would need to specify this. Please refer to your schedule and policy wording in order to see whether you have this cover.
You would need to specify that you need cover for bicycles with most insurers so this would not be covered within the personal possessions section unless specified. Please refer to your schedule and policy wording for details of your cover or call us on 0344 381 6505 if you would like us to check this for you.
Each policy differs, so please refer to your policy wording and schedule or call us on 0344 381 6505 if you would like us to check this for you.
Please refer to your policy wording or call us on 0344 381 6505 if you would like us to check this for you.
Most insurers cover computers within the home under the contents section. Please refer to your policy wording or call us on 0344 381 6505.
Each policy differs, so please refer to your policy wording to check your cover or call us on 0344 381 6505.
Yes. You must advise us of them though to ensure that they are covered and we will advise you of any terms applied.
Some insurers give this cover as standard with contents cover. Please refer to your policy wording to check if you have this cover or call us on 0344 381 6505 if you are unsure.
For the rebuild cost of the property either a mortgage valuation or a survey will provide this. For the contents it would be down to you to provide an accurate figure.
You would need to contact our office on 0344 381 6505. If we are closed, please click here here to access our home insurance claims page. This contains telephone numbers for our home insurance providers.
Yes, as long as you have contents cover selected and your contents sum insured is sufficient enough to include them. Every policy has a different level of cover, so check your policy wording under the contents section to see how much cover you have. Alternatively you can call us on 0344 381 6505 to check the cover you have.
Televisions fall under the definition of contents. You should therefore make sure that your contents sum insured is sufficient to include them.
No, we do not provide this cover.
Most policies include cover for your bicycle if the bicycle is stolen from your home (including its garages or outbuildings) and this would be covered under the Contents section. Each Insurer gives different limits for this cover, so please check your policy wording. If the bicycle is stolen while away from your home, it will only be covered if Pedal Cycle cover has been selected under the 'All risks' or 'Personal possessions' section - this cover is an optional extra.
You may be able to get some level of cover under your policy but will need to speak to us. Please contact our office on 0344 381 6505 to confirm the level of cover.
Typically, contents insurance will cover your possessions within your home, including most furniture and non-permanent fixtures, as well as carpets. Optionally certain items may also be covered away from the home.
Contents insurance will reimburse you for your losses if your belongings are damaged by fire, storm, flood, earthquake, lightning, explosions, vandalism, water leakage, oil leakage, etc. or if they are stolen in a break in.There is usually the option to add cover for accidental damage.
With contents cover "New for Old" is actually the basic policy and "Accidental Damage" would be the most usual upgrade. With contents insurance insurers will always replace damaged goods with new, where possible and in fact the upgrade is only making reference to the perils covers as opposed to the way a policy is paid out. The term "standard" is used in conjunction with buildings insurance and is essentially exactly the same as "new for old" on contents. Even a "New for Old" policy will normally have Accidental Damage cover for your TV, stereo and desktop computer, although beware as some no frill policies have come on to the market recently that don't offer this protection.
A standard contents cover will pay out in the event of damage due to a range of causes, as above. Some policies also include cover for items damaged by you or others in your household accidentally. Whilst this is standard on some policies, on others it is an option, and the extra cover offered can obviously have an impact on price. Check on the policy wording, though, because many new for old contents policies will include accidental damage to certain items anyway. TVs, stereos and desktop computers are often covered for accidental damage already, without having to pay anything extra.
No, you can take out separate policies. However, it's nearly always cheaper to insure building and contents together as a package.
You'll need to check your policy. Assuming it does offer protection, make sure it's enough to cover the items you commonly take away, the amount of cover can often be increased if you require it.
Yes, however you will need to call us for a quotation first on 0808 077 2266.
Yes, as long as you have the cardholder's permission.
Insurance is not just rated on the property details but on your personal details as well, as discounts can be given for age, claims history and many more factors.
We can offer policies in Northern Ireland. I'm afraid we can't cover Southern Ireland.
Yes, we can offer cover in both. Please contact us on 0808 077 2266 if you would like a quotation.
Yes. You will need to specify if you would like your mortgage company noted.
Most insurers index link their buildings and contents, however please call us on 0344 381 6505 so we can double-check this for you.
Yes, we can offer this cover.
We cover a variety of policy types - Owner Occupied, Landlords, Second Homes, Holiday Homes, Unoccupied properties, Bed & Breakfast and Tenants contents. Please contact us on 0808 077 2266 (freephone) if you would like a quotation.
No, the builder should cover this for you. You will need to advise us before building works start should you have any building works planned at your property.
This could be due to personal circumstances, such as a claim in the current policy year or if you have made any changes to your policy. There have also been rate increases across the market in recent times.
You can contact our Household Department on 0344 381 6505.
We need to know about any trees within 10 metres of your property (including outbuildings and garages). We need to know about these even if they are not on your land. We need to know the types of trees, the height of the trees and how far away they are from your property.
Garages, sheds and outbuildings used for domestic purposes, that are on your land are covered under your buildings policy.
Yes, either for clerical or full business use. If you will be working from home please contact our office on0344 381 6505 to confirm whether the type of work will be acceptable to your insurance company.
Most of our policies do not include Accidental Damage cover as standard. If you do not have this cover, this can be purchased as an optional extra depending on the type of policy you have.
Most insurers give 30 days cover as standard, or more days but with terms or restricted cover. Please refer to your policy wording or contact us on 0344 381 6505.
Yes, we offer policies for this cover. Please contact us on 0808 077 2266 if you would like a quotation.
Yes, we offer policies for this cover. Please contact us on 0808 077 2266 if you would like a quotation.
Yes, we offer cover for unoccupied properties. Please contact us on 0808 077 2266 if you would like a quotation.
No, I'm afraid we cannot offer this type of cover.
We cover a variety of policy types - Owner Occupied, Landlords, Second Homes, Holiday Homes, Unoccupied properties, Bed & Breakfast and Tenants contents. Please contact us on 0808 077 2266 (freephone) if you would like a quotation.
Yes, we offer policies for this cover. Please contact us on 0808 077 2266 if you would like a quotation.
Yes, we offer policies for this cover. Please contact us on 0808 077 2266 if you would like a quotation.
Yes, we offer cover for unoccupied properties. Please contact us on 0808 077 2266 if you would like a quotation.
Yes, we can offer policies for properties with non-standard construction. Please contact us on 0808 077 2266 if you would like a quotation.
Yes, we can offer a policy on a thatched property. Please contact us on 0808 077 2266 if you would like a quotation.
Yes. Depending on how long ago the subsidence happened, we may require a full structural engineers report to enable us to offer cover including subsidence. Please contact us on 0808 077 2266 if you would like a quotation.
Yes. Depending on how long ago the underpinning took place and the reason for this, we may require a full structural engineers report to enable us to offer cover including subsidence. Please contact us on 0808 077 2266 if you would like a quotation.
Yes, we can offer a policy on this basis. Please contact us on 0808 077 2266 if you would like a quotation.
Yes. Please contact us on 0808 077 2266 if you would like a quotation.
Yes, we will ask questions relating to your previous claims history at the time of your quotation. We will then take these into account when calculating your quotation. Please contact us on 0808 077 2266 if you would like a quotation.
Yes, we would ask for some information when taking your details and provide a quotation accordingly. Please contact us on 0808 077 2266 if you would like a quotation.
Yes, either for clerical or full business use. If you will be working from home please contact our office on 0344 381 6505 to confirm whether the type of work will be acceptable to your insurance company.
We will send your renewal invitation, by post or email, around two weeks before the renewal is due. However, we can offer a price for your renewal up to thirty days in advance of the renewal date. This is to make sure that the price we give you will not change.
In addition to premiums charged by insurers, we make charges to cover the administration of your policies. For new policies and renewals, we charge up to £100.
Our fees and charges reflect the costs of administering your policy and are reasonable when compared with other brokers and intermediaries. We have access to a wide range of insurance schemes which give us the opportunity to beat the price of cheaper quotes on most occasions. Our insurance experts may ask for full details of your quote in order to re-quote your renewal.
As long as you can confirm that none of the previously supplied information has changed, we can simply use the existing details held on our records. It may also be possible to use some of the documentation that you have provided in the past, which will minimise any inconvenience to you. It is unlikely that you will have to experience all of the time consuming tasks associated with arranging a new policy.
Yes. It may still be possible for the proposed policy to be arranged. Even if it is not possible to reverse the cancellation, we will usually be able to arrange an alternative competitive policy suited to your circumstances. Call 0344 381 6515 and one of our dedicated specialists will be pleased to help you find a suitable quotation.
Your existing insurer may be willing to reduce your premium if we can demonstrate their price is not competitive. We have access to a wide range of insurance schemes which give us the opportunity to beat the price of cheaper quotes on most occasions.
With your details already on our records we are aware of your insurance needs and are in a good position to provide you with the service that you require. It is likely that you will have to spend less time arranging another policy with us and have to provide fewer documents.
For many people it's convenient to relax knowing that they don't have to worry about calling us to renew their policy.
We will arrange the payment in accordance with our renewal invitation, which we send around two weeks prior to the renewal date by email or post. In the unusual event of there being a problem with your renewal, we will let you know in plenty of time.
Not all policies can be renewed automatically. Please check your renewal invitation for more information on your own renewal.
There is often a small annual increase to allow for general inflation.
Yes. We offer many different types of cover for your home or contents. Click here for more information.
Please call us on 0344 381 6515 with full details and our insurance experts will do their best to fulfil your insurance requirements for another year.
Unlike motor insurance, where the NCB discount is normally reduced in the event of a claim; NCB is usually removed completely when a claim is made on your home insurance.
This would depend on the type of item and the value as they may need to be specified on the policy to be covered. Please call us on 0344 381 6515 with full details.
Yes. It is very important you let us know before any building or renovation work starts so we can make sure your property is fully covered. Not all policies provide cover during building or renovation work, but some insurers will apply additional charges or terms. Please call us on 0344 381 6515 with full details so we can discuss your insurance requirements.
You would need to have 'all risks' or 'personal possessions' cover in order to be covered for this. Please refer to your policy wording for your limits of cover and whether your insurer gives worldwide or EU cover.
Most policies include cover for your bicycle if the bicycle is stolen from your home (including its garages or outbuildings) and this would be covered under the Contents section. Each Insurer gives different limits for this cover, so please check your policy wording. If the bicycle is stolen while away from your home, it will only be covered if Pedal Cycle cover has been selected under the 'All risks' or 'Personal possessions' section - this cover is an optional extra.
You would need to specify that you need cover for bicycles with most insurers so this would not be covered within the personal possessions section unless specified. Please refer to your schedule and policy wording for details of your cover or call us on 0344 381 6505 if you would like us to check this for you.
Please refer to your policy wording or call us on 0344 381 6505 if you would like us to check this for you.
No, we ask you to specify items over £1000 in value or any collections of a high value. Please refer to your policy wording for what percentage limit you have on your policy for valuables within the home.
Each policy differs, so please refer to your policy wording and schedule or call us on 0344 381 6505 if you would like us to check this for you.
Televisions fall under the definition of contents. You should therefore make sure that your contents sum insured is sufficient to include them.
No, we do not provide this cover.
Yes, we can offer a policy on this basis, provided that you own the contents of the flat and that it is not a rented fully furnished property. Please contact us on 0808 077 2266 if you would like a quotation.
Yes, we can offer this cover if you are a Landlord renting out your furnished property. We can also offer this cover if you are the tenant, however, we can only provide cover for your contents (not the Landlords) and some cover for 'Tenants liability'. Please contact us on 0808 077 2266 if you would like a quotation.
Yes, we offer this cover. Please contact us on 0808 077 2266 if you would like a quotation.
Yes, we can offer this cover. Please contact us on 0808 077 2266 if you would like a quotation.
Yes, we offer policies for this cover. Please contact us on 0808 077 2266 if you would like a quotation.
Yes, you would need to contact us on 0344 381 6505 to make this amendment.
Yes, you would need to contact us on 0344 381 6505.
Yes, we can offer this cover. Please contact us on 0808 077 2266 if you would like a quotation.
This cover is called Trace and Access. Please refer to your policy wording to see if this is included or call us on 0344 381 6505.
In some cases insurers will offer a discount for having certain levels of security. However, some insurers require a certain level of security due to the postcode area or your claims experience and in these cases no discount would be given. We will tell you at the time of the quotation if a certain level of security is a requirement on your policy.
Yes, we can offer a policy on this basis. Please contact us on 0808 077 2266 if you would like a quotation.
Yes, we would ask for some information when taking your details and provide a quotation accordingly. Please contact us on 0808 077 2266 if you would like a quotation.
In very cold weather, the water that flows through pipes can become frozen. This causes it to expand and potentially burst the pipe open.
No, the builder should cover this for you. You will need to advise us before building works start should you have any building works planned at your property.
Usually an insurance company states these must be on all accessible windows. This will include all windows on the ground floor and on the upper floors which adjoin flat roofs or down piping.
You must advise us of any flooding within 400m of your property that was within the last 25 years. If the flooding in your area ticks these two boxes your insurers must be told. They will need to know what caused the flooding and what preventative measures have been put in place since the flood.
This is usually claimed under the peril of Escape of Water on your policy. Flooding is caused by watercourses, blocked drains and rises in the water tables.
Even though your home insurance covers you for damage, it can't replace the time you have lost in your home or the effort that you have made to deal with the aftermath of a problem. It is worthwhile to take some small steps to prepare your home to minimise any losses and therefore stresses following an incident.
In freezing weather the following steps should be taken to protect your home;
Even though your home insurance covers you for damage, it can't replace the time you have lost in your home or the effort that you have made to deal with the aftermath of a problem. It is worthwhile to take some small steps to prepare your home to minimise any losses and therefore stresses following an incident.
To help prevent your pipes from freezing you should take the following steps;
If you are claiming through your own insurance policy your excess will apply under the policy terms outlined in your policy documents. If the accident was not your fault and you have the details of the responsible party your legal cover will be able to assist you in recovering this loss. You will need to supply evidence of the loss, such as the receipt, so that it may be submitted as a claim.
This depends on a number of factors. You must make a claim through your own policy and have comprehensive cover. You would then receive a courtesy car providing you use the approved repairer, subject to availability and only for the duration of the repairs. If your vehicle were written off a courtesy car would not be provided in the above circumstances.
If you have an accident that is not your fault you could be provided with a hire car by your legal cover, irrespective of the cover on your policy.
This should be forwarded, unanswered, to us. Should we have any questions or requirements we will contact you upon its receipt.
Adrian Flux Claims Department
Motorplus
Kircam House
5 Whiffler Road
Norwich
NR3 2AL
All of our policies include free legal cover. The legal policy can only help with accidents involving your vehicle. They will help to reclaim any uninsured losses.
Please note if the incident appears to be non-fault and:
Your legal policy can help you.
Your Insurer will arrange payment direct with an approved repairer or garage of your own choice. Costs are agreed before work is authorised and you would be expected to pay your policy excess directly to the garage once repairs are complete.
We deal with a large number of Insurers and each deals with this differently. We therefore advise that you contact our office on 0344 381 6502 to discuss the procedures of your particular Insurance Company.
No, you may provide an estimate from a garage of your own choice for approval by your Insurer. You do however forfeit the benefit of a courtesy car should the approved repairer not be used.
Exchange full details with any other party involved, ensuring you note their registration number, then contact us on 0344 381 4420.
Please refer to your Legal Expenses policy wording for cover and any limit which would apply.
When you or your vehicle has been involved in a road traffic accident that has been caused to a greater extent by the fault of another party than by yourself.
"Another party" is defined as:
or
The Motor Legal Expenses policy will cover you and any named driver to pursue uninsured losses arising from a non-fault accident, where there are reasonable prospects of success. Please refer to your Legal Expenses policy wording for any limits which may apply.
It is possible they will be able to assist you if you have been able to obtain the third party's registration number and they are then traced by this means.
Compensation for personal injury is not paid directly by your legal expenses policy, but they can appoint solicitors to represent you in claiming for any injuries and subsequent losses, for example lost earnings, from the negligent party. Again evidence of this would be required but the legal cover can make the necessary arrangements to obtain this proof.
No, there are no costs at all as the Legal Expenses policy is free of charge. Please refer to your Legal Expenses policy wording for cover and exclusions.
Legal Expenses cover is always a benefit as although you may know a solicitor they may not specialise in Uninsured Loss Recovery. They would also possibly charge you for their assistance. Please refer to your Legal Expenses policy wording for cover and any limit which would apply. Using your own solicitor can incur costs which may not be able to be recovered.
Should you need to report a new claim please contact our office on 0344 381 4420. The line is open 24/7, 365 days a year.
An excess is an amount payable by you in the event of a claim against your policy for your own damage/loss. Details of specific excesses relating to your policy can be found on your policy schedule.
This depends on a number of factors. You must make a claim through your own policy and have comprehensive cover. You would then receive a courtesy car providing you use the approved repairer, subject to availability and only for the duration of the repairs. If your vehicle were written off a courtesy car would not be provided in the above circumstances.
If you have an accident that is not your fault you could be provided with a hire car by your legal cover, irrespective of the cover on your policy.
Yes, firstly you should contact the repairer in question and tell them of the problems you are experiencing; they should make arrangements for your vehicle to go back to them for the work to be rectified. If you are still not happy, you can contact our office and we will request that your insurers review the matter further.
This varies depending on the type of policy that you have, how much you have paid so far and whether you have had a claim.
You would not get a refund if you have either a no refund policy, have a pending claim in this policy, have a fault claim on the policy, or have not paid enough so far to cover the charges for the policy.
If the policy does not allow a refund in any circumstance, this would be stated on the paperwork you received when you took the policy out and we would also have informed you over the phone.
If you are unsure of the status of a claim on your policy, please call our claims team on 0344 381 6502 (24 hours a day, all year round) and they can advise you.
If you are unsure if you have paid enough to cover the cost of your policy, please call our customer service team who can give you an indication of any charges or refunds that will apply if you cancel your policy.
If you have a policy that does allow a refund, your policy booklet will show the cancellation charges. Please be aware that it is not standard for an insurance company to charge on a pro-rata (proportionate) basis. This can mean that, if you are paying monthly, you may not have paid enough to cover the charge for the policy.
If a refund is due, it will be issued to the same method of payment that was used to pay for the policy initially.
Our customer service team are happy to help you with any queries regarding cancelling your policy.
If you have registered for MyAdrianFlux, you can download a pdf of your policy booklet using your online account.
You can also view the set of policy booklets here. To make sure you view the correct version, please use the link from the welcome pack we sent you.
If you'd rather have a hard copy, please contact us and we will post one to you.
We don't want to cancel your policy, but we are obligated to unless the required documents are sent to us before the end of the seven-day notice period. It is therefore important that you do everything you can to make sure we have your documents within those seven days, in order to avoid cancellation.
If you are having difficulty with the documents required, then you should contact us urgently on 0344 381 6502. We will acknowledge receipt of the documents once we have processed them.
If the policy is cancelled:
The full premium is payable if there have been any claims against your policy. Therefore, if you are paying for your policy by Direct Debit, then the remaining balance of your finance agreement will be payable immediately upon cancellation.
If you are paying by Direct Debit, the instalments that you have paid towards your finance agreement will be used against the total cost of your policy. If there is a shortfall then the outstanding balance is payable immediately upon cancellation. However, if you have paid more than the cost of your cover to date, then we will arrange a refund once the policy has been cancelled. Some policies don't allow a refund at cancellation, so the remaining balance of your finance agreement will be payable immediately upon cancellation.
All cancellations are subject to a £30 administration charge. Refunds are processed net of commission or a percentage fee, depending on the insurer. This could be up to 30%. Where applicable, all refunds will be processed to the same credit or debit card that was used to make a payment on the policy.
You should declare to your new insurers, when asked, that policy cancellation has been enforced.
In any 12-month period, it is likely that something will change. For example, you might need to change your vehicle, add another driver or move home. Most of the time, we can update your existing policy. However, in rare situations a change in circumstances could mean your current insurer cannot continue cover. If this happens, we may be able to find a suitable replacement policy with another of our panel of insurers.
With most insurance products there are charges involved with cancellations. The insurer may have a non-proportionate cancellation refund scale. We also make deductions and charge an administration fee. You should speak to a customer service representative on 0344 381 6502 to discuss your options.
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King's Lynn
Norfolk
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While information provided may not be false, we
will often investigate further in certain situations. For example, an address
check could show a different address for you on the electoral roll. Of course,
you may have just moved or failed to update your address, but we would need to
check. We may also not be able to find your garage on a street-view website,
but it could be that it is not easily visible. Sometimes, people don't realise
they have to disclose an accident if there was no claim made, however, these
can appear on the CUE database. Of course, we realise that some non-disclosures
are not deliberate and do happen from time to time, however, we raise these
queries in order to protect both our honest clients and our insurance
companies, therefore hoping to keep insurance premiums as low as possible.
Applying a limited mileage restriction to a policy will often reduce your premium. As a result, we may query the mileage requested if it seems low - especially in comparison to the use required, the type of vehicle and the age or occupation of the policyholder. For example, a policy with 1500 miles per annum and commuting to work use, where the policyholder only has one vehicle, would seem like an unusually low mileage compared with an average person. This could be correct, an error on your part or even a deliberate misrepresentation to achieve a lower quotation, but by raising this as a query we can ensure that the mileage requested is accurate and sufficient for your needs.
We often check street-view websites to see if
properties have garages or driveways – especially for those clients who live in
large cities or flats. Occasionally, we
cannot see the parking arrangements as the policyholder has described and if
this could have an impact on the premium payable we will query this to ensure
that your premium and cover are correct. If your vehicle is garaged at a different postcode to your home address,
it is important that you inform us of this scenario before you purchase a
policy with us.
We check all drivers/riders details on the Claims and Underwriting Exchange (CUE) database. Any accidents and claims, even if nothing was paid for by your insurance company, will show on this database. You may have already received a letter if we have found a match on the CUE, however, if your policy has just started you can contact us to let us know the details. You will need to provide us with the following information:
If you don't know this information, you will need to contact the insurance company that insured you at the time of the incident. Previous accidents or claims can often affect the insurance premium, but we will inform you if there are any charges payable or changes to your insurance premium.
We charge a £35 fee for processing any
mid-term amendments to your policy which we have had to make because the
information you gave us, or facts which you omitted to mention when asked,
directly resulted in the risk being misrepresented to the insurer and therefore
required significant additional administration to correct. This amount is also in addition to any amount charged by your insurance company for making changes.
This is so that we can confirm that you live at the address disclosed as your home address. We will only ask for this if our checks gives us reason to doubt that you live at the address stated. For example, you have had quotes at more than one address or you have no credit history at the address stated. If there is a reason why your address differs, please contact our customer service department. Please note that even if there is a reasonable explanation provided you may still need to provide a recent utility bill. One of the following items must be provided to us:
We request a photograph of the odometer to confirm the mileage of the vehicle at the beginning of the policy. This is normally due to the policy being on a low or restricted mileage basis.
Having no claims bonus can significantly reduce the cost of a policy. We therefore need evidence of this from your most recent insurance company in order to allow this discount. Proof of no claims bonus should show your name, address, the expiry date of the policy, the amount of no claims bonus earned (in years), any accidents or claims, the registration number, and the insurance company's (not just the broker's) details. If the no claims bonus is different to the information provided when applying for the quotation, your premium may be affected. Please note, the expiry date shown on your no claims bonus must not overlap with your new policy. This is because it cannot be used on two policies at once - even for a short period of time. However, we may also request proof of any no claims bonus earned on your other vehicle - this will be to allow an introductory discount and does not mean that the no claims bonus must be removed from your other policy.
Classic car policies often attract a discount for claim free driving instead of no claims bonus. We can offer policies which recognise your claim free driving on your classic car as no claims bonus and attract the same level of discount. You can request evidence of your claim free driving from your most recent insurance company, which should include all the information listed above.
We require a letter from your employers so that we can confirm your employment status and occupation. The letter should be on official paper with contact details for your employer, so that we may contact them if we need to. We may request this if there is a discrepancy in the occupation that you have provided on your new policy when compared to an occupation previously entered on an alternative quotation. We may also have found information during our checks which could indicate that your occupation is disclosed incorrectly.
The reason for cancellation should be shown on
your cancellation letter. Please contact
our customer service team to discuss the cancellation of your policy
further. It may be that the information
that we have found during our searches is no longer acceptable to your
insurers. We will be able to discuss this further, and
recommend that you get in touch as soon as possible.
Any letter requesting documents should state the amount of time that you have to return them to us. You should try to get them to us as soon as possible to avoid cancellation.
Unless we have specified that you need to send the original, copies are fine. Please make sure that the copy is not obscured in any way and is readable in all parts.
If you can't provide proof of your no claims bonus you will need to pay the additional premium due, as your policy was quoted based on a discount for the amount of years no claims bonus that you had. Some policies will not accept zero no claims bonus so we may have to cancel your current policy and look for an alternative insurance company from our panel. As it depends on the type of policy you have, we would recommend you call us to discuss your options.
If
you don't have any no claims bonus, you may still get a discount if you have no
claims bonus on another vehicle. We would therefore need proof of this in the
same way that we request proof of no claims bonus. Failure to provide it would
mean paying an increased premium or your policy being cancelled, depending on
the type of policy that you have.
You can only use your no claims bonus on one policy at a time. We do, however, offer policies that allow a discount if you have no claims bonus on another policy. This is called an "Introductory Discount" and is usually only given if you are claim free.
This stands for "No Claims Bonus". You earn a year of NCB for every full year of a policy in which no claims are made either by you or a third party. Some policies, such as classic car policies, are not based on NCB and so at the end of such a policy you would not have gained any NCB. Only the main policyholder earns NCB. NCB is also sometimes referred to as NCD - No Claims Discount.
In the majority of cases, the NCB that you use to gain a discount on your policy with us must have been earned on a policy in your name. If the policy was in someone else's name, but you were the named driver, you would not have earned your own NCB. You may qualify for an introductory discount instead, so please let us know if this is the case when you are getting your quotation.
Very occasionally NCB can be transferred to another person, however, you would need to discuss this with the quotations clerk who is dealing with your quotation prior to you accepting the policy. This is not common practice though and would only be available if the underwriters of the policy agree.
We advise discussing your NCB options in detail before accepting your quotation, so we can find the most appropriate policy for you depending on your driving experience.
If your NCB expired over 2 years before the start date of your policy, you generally cannot use it. Please ensure that you discuss this with us when getting your quotation, as an additional premium would need to be paid if your NCB cannot be used if your quotation was based on it being in date.
There are some policies where NCB is not earned, but they will allow you to keep it up to date. If you are unsure about this, speak to the provider of the policy you had and ask. Of course, it is best to discuss your NCB options in detail before accepting your quotation, so we can find the most appropriate policy for you depending on your driving experience.
We need to know what country your NCB was earned in as it can affect your quotation. The majority of underwriters will accept NCB only from the United Kingdom. We do have some schemes where we can accept NCB from other selected countries, so it is important that we are informed of the origins of your NCB before you accept the quotation. We can then make sure you have the right policy for your driving experience.
If you are unsure of how many years of NCB you have, you need to speak to your most recent insurance company and ask for details. If you have more than one vehicle insured at a time, you can't add the two lots of NCB together to make additional years - they remain as two separate amounts of NCB.
As a general rule, the type of No Claims Bonus that you use on a policy must be the same as the type of vehicle that you are insuring. So, motorcycle NCB would not be acceptable on a private car policy, or commercial NCB would not be acceptable for a motorcycle policy.
The underwriters like to ensure that you have experience on the type of vehicle that you are insuring.
If you only have a type of NCB that is different to the type of vehicle you want to insure, please discuss this with us when getting your quotation. We may be able to find a suitable policy for your needs and driving experience.
NCB can allow quite a large discount as it shows a good driving history. This must be proven to allow the discount. Unfortunately, insurance fraud is on the increase and we want to protect our clients from price rises caused by it by verifying documents such as NCB, driving licences and other important information.
We can offer policies which recognise your claim free driving as No Claims Bonus. Talk to us to discuss finding a policy which provides you with the same discount for your claim free driving as you would get for No Claims Bonus. You will also continue to earn No Claims Bonus on your policy with us if you complete your policy term without a claim.
We will send your renewal invitation, by post or email, around two weeks before the renewal is due. However, we can offer a price for your renewal up to thirty days in advance of the renewal date. This is to make sure that the price we give you will not change.
Your existing insurer may well be willing to reduce your premium if we can demonstrate that their rates are no longer competitive. We also have access to a wide range of alternative insurance schemes which give us the opportunity to beat the price of cheaper quotes on most occasions. Please call us with full details and our insurance experts will do their best to fulfil your insurance requirements for another year.
With your details already on our records we are aware of your insurance needs and are in a good position to provide you with the service that you require. It is likely that you will have to spend less time arranging another policy with us and have to provide less documentation.
With over 40 years experience in arranging insurance for every kind of vehicle imaginable – and some you probably couldn't imagine - we have insurance schemes to suit most situations. Even if your current insurance policy is not suitable for your new circumstances, we can use our expertise to help you find a competitive premium and the most suitable alternative insurance scheme available.
For example; if you have made a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) on your vehicle you can still benefit from the peace of mind that our specialist laid-up schemes offer. Even when unused and parked in a garage, vehicles can be damaged by accident or by fire and can even be targeted by criminals.
For many people it's convenient to relax knowing that they don't have to worry about calling us to renew their policy.
It also makes it harder for our customers to inadvertently become an uninsured driver, with the consequent legal and financial implications that a conviction for driving without insurance will attract. Since Continuous Insurance Enforcement (CIE) was introduced in 2011, it is illegal to own a vehicle without it being insured, unless it is subject to a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN). This initiative was introduced to combat the high numbers of uninsured drivers. We wouldn't want you to fall foul of the law for the sake of an honest mistake so our automatic renewal option helps to make sure there is no break in cover for you.
We will arrange the payment in accordance with our renewal invitation, which we send around two weeks prior to the renewal date by email or post. In the unusual event of there being a problem with your renewal, we will let you know in plenty of time.
If your vehicle is declared SORN, why not enquire about one of our specialist laid-up policies. Even when unused and parked in a garage, vehicles can be damaged by accident or by fire and can even be targeted by criminals. Laid-up policies can be considerably cheaper than 'road risk' policies.
Not all policies can be renewed automatically. Please check your renewal invitation for more information on your own renewal.
In addition to premiums charged by insurers, we make charges to cover the administration of your policies. For new policies and renewals, we charge up to £100.
Our fees and charges reflect the costs of administering your policy and are reasonable when compared with other brokers and intermediaries. We have access to a wide range of insurance schemes which give us the opportunity to beat the price of cheaper quotes on most occasions. Our insurance experts may ask for full details of your quote in order to re-quote your renewal.
Even if your motoring convictions have been removed from your driving licence, there are some insurers on our panel who may use convictions up to five years old to calculate a premium.
It is similar with your claims history. While some insurers are only interested in claims from within the last three years, others may use claims up to five years old, regardless of whether the claim was made against you or another driver.
By collecting full details of your claims and convictions over a five year period we can be sure that we are able to find you the best quote available from amongst the full range of providers on our panel.
Yes. It may still be possible for the proposed policy to be arranged. Even if it is not possible to reverse the cancellation, we are usually able to arrange an alternative competitive policy, suited to your circumstances. Call us on 0344 381 6512 for one of our dedicated specialists to do everything that they can to help you find the best possible quotation for your situation.
As long as you can confirm that none of the previously supplied information has changed, we can simply use the existing details held on our records. It may also be possible to use some of the documentation that you have provided in the past, which will minimise any inconvenience to you. It is unlikely that you will have to experience all of the time consuming tasks associated with arranging a new policy.
We think it is very wise to have protected NCB if it is available. While it protects your NCB in the event of a claim, the insurer could still increase the premium, due to your recent driving history or other factors.
Your NCB will be lost if a claim has occurred, for which your insurance company has made payments to or on behalf of you. It may, in some circumstances, be possible for the NCB entitlement to be reinstated if you agree to pay any costs and withdraw the claim.
Under normal circumstances your NCB entitlement will become invalid if it remains unused for a set period of time. Where this is the case, you will not be entitled to any NCB thereafter. Each insurance company has a different time scale in which your NCB can be issued and will expire, but the majority will allow two years.
Possibly. Your NCB entitlement will be reduced if an accident has occurred, for which your insurance company has made payments to or on behalf of you. The entitlement will remain on the reduced level until they receive full reimbursement for the costs, typically from a third party's insurance company. It may be possible for the NCB entitlement to be reinstated in the event of a fault accident if you agree to pay any costs.
Yes. However, you will receive the appropriate refund if the NCB entitlement is reinstated. It may be possible, if a policy is arranged with us and we are certain that the entitlement will be reinstated, to make arrangements for an instalment plan so that you only pay the premium calculated on the reinstated entitlement.
If you take out, renew or change your vehicle you will always be sent a new certificate by email or by post, depending on your preference.
Residents of Great Britain and Northern Ireland can tax their vehicle online, by phone or at the Post Office. For more information click here.
Within Great Britain, you will no longer be asked for your insurance certificate at the Post Office. However, residents of Northern Ireland will still be required to produce an insurance certificate or cover note at the Post Office. If you need a hard copy of your insurance certificate, you can request a new copy here.
Residents of Great Britain and Northern Ireland can tax their vehicle online, by phone or at the Post Office. For more information click here.
Within Great Britain, you will no longer be asked for your insurance certificate at the Post Office. However, residents of Northern Ireland will still be required to produce an insurance certificate or cover note at the Post Office. If you need a hard copy of your insurance certificate, you can request a new copy here.
We release your policy documents on the day that your policy commences. They are either sent by post or by email, depending on your preference.
Choosing to have your documents sent to you by email is not only quicker, but also kinder to the environment. You can also keep a copy of your documents handy without having to find space for them in the house.
We offer the Royal Mail Special Delivery service for customers who choose to have their documents issued to them by post, and would like to guarantee delivery. There is a charge for this service.
The insurance company's premium is all that is displayed on their documents, however when you take out or renew a policy with us you will also pay our charge, and possibly for optional extras you have taken out with us.
In some cases not all the endorsements displayed on the schedule apply to your policy. Usually at the top of this section it will confirm which endorsements apply to you, however if you are still unsure then please get in touch.
You can now complete your agreed value request online, including uploading photographs, by logging into your MyAdrianFlux account. If you haven't registered for your online account yet, simply call our customer service team who will be able to send you log in details including your password. If you have already registered, click here to log in. The whole process can be completed online, saving you the inconvenience of posting documents to us. If we need anything in addition to the photos and the agreed value form, such as an independent valuation, we will contact you to let you know.
Commuting use is an extension of social, domestic and pleasure. Therefore where your policy wording states commuting, you are covered for social, domestic and pleasure use too.
If your certificate states that you are covered for personal business use, you are also covered for social, domestic and pleasure use too.
Breakdown cover can be purchased after the policy has been taken out. Click here to purchase breakdown cover. Please note that the cover does not start until 24 hours after purchase and does not cover any existing breakdown.
Personal accident cover can be bought up to 14 days after the policy has been taken out. Please call our customer service team
When you take out the breakdown cover we send you a booklet confirming what you're covered for, however if you have not received this then don't hesitate to contact our customer service department and we will be more than willing to get a duplicate sent.
The cover provided is as follows:
When you take out the personal accident benefit we send you a booklet confirming what you're covered for, however if you have not received or have mislaid this, then don't hesitate to contact our customer service department and we will be more than willing to get a duplicate sent.
The cover provided is as follows:
If you are comprehensively insured, windscreen cover is included under your policy subject to the policy excess, depending if it can be a windscreen repair or needs to be replaced.
If you are only covered third party, fire and theft windscreen cover is not covered under your policy.
When adding an additional driver/named driver to your policy we will require the below details:
When adding temporary drivers to your policy we will require the above details also, and insurers have a small fee per week they are covered. Please note temporary drivers can only be added for the maximum of four weeks in each Insurance year and whether they can be covered on your policy is dependent on a number of factors.
When adding additional drivers to your policy the maximum number of drivers you can add is three per policy.
Most Insurers have a minimum age applied to a policy. This age can start between 17 - 21 years. It can be dependent on the type of vehicle that is insured or the type of policy the owner holds. As different insurers have varied terms and minimum ages it is always best to contact us or refer to your policy booklet.
If you take your vehicle off road you can either cancel your policy, continue with the insurance or we can offer a laid up policy. A laid up policy covers the vehicle whilst it is kept off the road in a garage at your home address. When the vehicle is ready to go back on the road the cover can then be changed to include road use under the policy on most policies. The laid up policy does depend on the insurer you are currently insured with, therefore if you are with an insurer that does not offer this benefit, you would need to cancel your existing policy and begin a new annual policy with laid up cover.
We do offer limited mileage policies. You can choose to limit your mileage when you first take out your policy, or at the renewal stage. You receive a discount for limiting your mileage to an agreed amount. We simply ask you to let us know the mileage at the beginning and the end of the policy. Should you exceed the mileage that the quotation was based on, the discount will no longer apply and you will be charged an additional premium.
Our Renewals Team will contact you by post or by email two weeks before your renewal is due. We offer an automatic renewal on most of our policies, whether you are paying by a credit/debit card, or by direct debit. Your renewal letter will clearly state if your policy is to be automatically renewed.
For any queries on your renewal, please contact our Renewals Team on 0344 381 6512. They can offer advice on suitable policies if your needs have changed, as well as the many other additional policies that Adrian Flux offer.
You can only use your no claims bonus on one policy at a time. If you want to apply your no claims discount to your new policy, your previous policy must either be cancelled, or the no claims bonus removed.
Once you have either cancelled your policy, or removed the no claims bonus, you should receive proof from your insurance provider. You can simply forward this to us, or complete the form that we send to you. We will then try to obtain evidence of your no claims bonus over the telephone from your insurance provider.
We offer some policies where a discount is given if your no claims bonus is still active on another policy. As evidence of this, we need a letter from your insurance provider stating your no claims entitlement and that the policy is still active. If you do not have this, you can also complete the form that we send to you.
Classic car policies often attract a discount for claim free driving instead of no claims bonus. We can offer policies which recognise your claim free driving on your classic car as no claims bonus – discuss this with us at quotation and we can look for suitable policies for you. Once we have agreed to accept this, you can contact your previous insurer to request proof of your claim free driving to forward to us, or complete the form we will send you to allow us to obtain evidence of your claim free driving over the phone.
If you are confused about your no claims bonus our Customer Service Team will be pleased to offer you advice.
The paperwork can only be signed by the policyholder.
No, your policy includes third party cover for travel to the EU/EEA and will continue to do so after the Brexit transition period ends.
Third party cover means that you meet the minimum insurance cover as required by law, but should you be involved in an accident, you will only be able to claim for the damage caused to the third party. Please check your policy booklet for details of the cover provided on your policy specifically.
Although the UK intends to remain part of the Green Card-free circulation area and meets all the requirements to do so, a decision confirming that has not yet been made by the European Commission.
Therefore, UK motorists should prepare to carry Green Cards as proof of insurance cover when driving in the EU, EEA, Switzerland, Serbia and Andorra from 1st January 2021.
Yes, you should prepare to carry a Green Card to drive in the Republic of Ireland from 1 January 2021.
Contact us in good time before you intend to travel – preferably a few weeks before – with your dates of travel and a list of the countries you intend to drive in and through, and we will issue you a Green Card for those dates and countries. If you are travelling within the EU or EEA, your Green Card document no longer needs to be printed on green paper, so you will now be able to print this yourself at home, similarly to printing a boarding pass before travelling by air.
Policy holders can print them on white paper using black ink only. If you are unable to access a printer, please let us know as soon as possible and we will send one in the post instead.
You must carry a physical copy of your Green Card when driving abroad – Green Cards will not be accepted in an electronic format (e.g. shown on a smartphone screen, etc). Please print out your Green Card or contact us to request a physical copy before travelling.
There may be an administration fee for issuing a Green Card.
You may need to show your Green Card at the border when entering the EU/EEA or moving between EU/EEA Member States, but this will depend on the border authorities of the relevant country. Motorists may also face police checks while driving abroad and will need to present a Green Card if they are involved in an accident. You will need a physical copy – electronic copies (e.g. shown on a smartphone) will not be accepted.
Alongside your Green Card(s), when travelling abroad you should carry your driving licence, your Certificate of Motor Insurance for each vehicle, a GB sticker on your vehicle, and possibly an international driving permit (IDP).
Yes, a Green Card is required to cover each vehicle insured under a policy, so you’ll need a Green Card for each individual vehicle included in a multi-car policy that you intend to drive abroad.
If your policy is due for renewal during the period of travel, you need a Green Card for each policy. When you contact us with your travel dates, we’ll let you know if this applies and discuss renewing your policy to make sure you have the cover you need.
It will be illegal to drive abroad without a Green Card from 1 January 2021. You could be prosecuted, face penalties or fines, or have their vehicle seized. Should you find yourself abroad without a Green Card, or any other relevant insurance documents, contact us urgently and we’ll do our best to help get these to you.
You should prepare to carry a Green Card or other valid proof of insurance when driving in the UK from 1 January 2021 – contact us to arrange this.
Yes, you’ll need one for the towing vehicle and one for the trailer / caravan. You might need separate trailer insurance in some countries as well – get in touch with us for a quote.