Tips and guides

We know it may seem like we ask a lot of information from you when you request a home insurance quote from us. But rest assured there are reasons behind this. We make sure to assess you as an individual, so we can put together a quote that’s tailored to your personal circumstances and home insurance needs.

If you drive when you’ve had a drink, the reality is that you’re putting your life and the lives of others at risk. But how much is too much, and are you okay to get behind the wheel after a couple of pints or glasses of wine? This guide will explain all.

We all know it’s important to keep your car documents in a safe place, but occasionally things do get misplaced. Sometimes it’s not until you need to make an insurance claim or want to sell your car that you realise that your insurance documents or log book are missing.

We’ve all been there. Standing by our car doors, hunting in pockets and emptying out bags to try and find the keys, while actually wondering if we’ve left them at work, dropped them in the street or locked them in the car. Most of the time, we manage to find them, but, if you can’t, what are your options?

Once you reach the age of 70, you’ll be asked to renew your driving licence every three years, so it’s important to get this sorted when the DVLA letter lands on your doormat. If you do renew your driving licence and intend to continue to drive, you’ll have to continue paying for car insurance.

Thinking about buying an electric car? You might want to look at how much it may cost to insure before you sign on the dotted line. They might be cheaper to run, exempt from car tax and the congestion charge in central London, but car insurance isn’t something you can avoid paying.