Van Insurance

Lolamontez

How is the market fairing for van insurance with other readers of boards. I got quoted overall €1000 for a fresh hatchback car van...I won't name the insurer in case it's not a done thing on this. I am with them for years, it makes no sense to quote those figures

davidk1394

500 for a 08 caddy van with fully comp insurance

jimini0

480 fully comp through insuremyvan.ie. Up €30 from last year.

Lolamontez

davidk1394 wrote: »

500 for a 08 caddy van with fully comp insurance

That's very good David.

Buford T. Justice XIX

Lolamontez wrote: »

How is the market fairing for van insurance with other readers of boards. I got quoted overall €1000 for a fresh hatchback car van...I won't name the insurer in case it's not a done thing on this. I am with them for years, it makes no sense to quote those figures

There's no problem that I'm aware of so fire away:)

Lolamontez

Buford T. Justice V wrote: »

There's no problem that I'm aware of so fire away:)

Thanks Buford T :-) FBD I was referring to whilst they are very good to deal in the event of a claim etc its an awful lot of money to pay out on a car van. Il keep shopping around, if I get around the 500 mark or less il definitely be smiling again:-)

Grazon

I was with FBD for a few years as well and they wanted 1000 this year up from 500 and something 2 year ago. I went with insure my van this year and got it for 780.

The man in red and black

Ye are lucky! I made the mistake(in insurance terms) of leaving the country for a few years to see how things were done abroad. I am now trying to get insurance for a new caddy for work...they are crucifying me as any previous insurance in Ireland is >2years ago so no no-claims bonus. Alot of quotes at >5500e. Finally have one at 2470e. I'm 28 years old, not a child. It's outrageous. Spare a thought when getting quoted in the hundreds rather than thousands.

cute geoge

The man in red and black wrote: »

Ye are lucky! I made the mistake(in insurance terms) of leaving the country for a few years to see how things were done abroad. I am now trying to get insurance for a new caddy for work...they are crucifying me as any previous insurance in Ireland is >2years ago so no no-claims bonus. Alot of quotes at >5500e. Finally have one at 2470e. I'm 28 years old, not a child. It's outrageous. Spare a thought when getting quoted in the hundreds rather than thousands.

If you have an old no claims bonus might be worth your while ringing kenco insurance or quote me might also worth your while checking out

selectamatic

fbd don't want the business judging by the amount of people I hear complaining about their renewal letters from them this year. Look else where op.

Salrub

Fbd told me when I requested quote for van insurance that they are concentrating on farmers jeeps and not really interested in quoting for other types

The man in red and black

cute geoge wrote: »

If you have an old no claims bonus might be worth your while ringing kenco insurance or quote me might also worth your while checking out

Kennco point blank refused to insure a van without 3 years no claims. You wouldn't believe the nightmare. If anyone is thinking of going abroad for >12months I would advise either continuing your policy while gone or else add yourself as a named driver on a parent/sibling/friends car so you have some sort of Irish insurance continuously. It's a disgrace how hard it has been to even get quotes. Jesus I am 28 not 18! I've never had a claim or a penalty point in any country!

The man in red and black

Salrub wrote: »

Fbd told me when I requested quote for van insurance that they are concentrating on farmers jeeps and not really interested in quoting for other types

FBD refused to give me a quote. My mother, the quintessential Irish Mammy, got involved and rang them, pulled the "We have jeep and farm insured with you" card. They quoted me 2600e but then when I went to accept the quote they became extremely difficult and are looking for so much paperwork from other countries it would take me a week to get it all! They don't want to know about vans, especially for people that have been abroad.

Lolamontez

The man in red and black wrote: »

Ye are lucky! I made the mistake(in insurance terms) of leaving the country for a few years to see how things were done abroad. I am now trying to get insurance for a new caddy for work...they are crucifying me as any previous insurance in Ireland is >2years ago so no no-claims bonus. Alot of quotes at >5500e. Finally have one at 2470e. I'm 28 years old, not a child. It's outrageous. Spare a thought when getting quoted in the hundreds rather than thousands.

Ffs that is an outrageous figure to have to pay lad, people are being penalised for returning to this country to work in every way possible so. I wouldn't blame anyone for going abroad and the way insurance premiums are looking for next year there will be more people than ever leaving as a car or van is a necessity for employment if living outside of big towns or cities and with a premium like yours lad I really hope for you that it returns to a more reasonable figure in time to come. Rip of Republic:-( Back we were 18 was long enough to be paying in thousands. Thanks for taking the time to contribute to the thread I initiated and wish you the very best with your work and New Caddy.

Salrub

The man in red and black wrote: »

FBD refused to give me a quote. My mother, the quintessential Irish Mammy, got involved and rang them, pulled the "We have jeep and farm insured with you" card. They quoted me 2600e but then when I went to accept the quote they became extremely difficult and are looking for so much paperwork from other countries it would take me a week to get it all! They don't want to know about vans, especially for people that have been abroad.

Same as that we have farm, sheds, jeep insured with them, had no claims but the quote they gave me for van was still 300 more than next company. Talk about looking after people who were loyal to them!!

Lolamontez

Salrub wrote: »

Same as that we have farm, sheds, jeep insured with them, had no claims but the quote they gave me for van was still 300 more than next company. Talk about looking after people who were loyal to them!!

So true Salrub. We have all the above and dwelling house insured with them. Talk about a kick in the ass. Insure my Van seem to be the most competitive on the market broking for Zurich.

Salrub

Lolamontez wrote: »

So true Salrub. We have all the above and dwelling house insured with them. Talk about a kick in the ass. Insure my Van seem to be the most competitive on the market broking for Zurich.

Yeah am insured through them with policy with Axa. Fbd would want to cop on a bit or there will be a mass exodus from them

Lolamontez

Salrub wrote: »

Yeah am insured through them with policy with Axa. Fbd would want to cop on a bit or there will be a mass exodus from them

I Agree, farming community and FBD were always customer partners for as long as I can remember.

Nekarsulm

Got the car insurance renewal today. Up almost 200 euro. FBD.
3rd party F&T, screen protection and NCB protection, 860 Euro for a 01 Passat thats not worth much more than the premium.
30 years a customer and no claims. I also see that a full NCB has somehow became 50%, whereas it used to be 70%.

Lolamontez

Nekarsulm wrote: »

Got the car insurance renewal today. Up almost 200 euro. FBD.
3rd party F&T, screen protection and NCB protection, 860 Euro for a 01 Passat thats not worth much more than the premium.
30 years a customer and no claims. I also see that a full NCB has somehow became 50%, whereas it used to be 70%.

I only noticed the 50% figure this evening on the quotation they sent me. Your head would be addled from ringing so many insurers for a finish and waiting for call backs etc. My annual pet hate every year but who likes parting with money at the best of times:-)

tanko

Nekarsulm wrote: »

Got the car insurance renewal today. Up almost 200 euro. FBD.
3rd party F&T, screen protection and NCB protection, 860 Euro for a 01 Passat thats not worth much more than the premium.
30 years a customer and no claims. I also see that a full NCB has somehow became 50%, whereas it used to be 70%.

Have you tried Allianz?

jimini0

Go to a broker either online or on the street. They will find you the best quote
Do it for this year then you will know what's out there for next year

Nekarsulm

Just tried Chill, coming in at 860, open driving.
Liberty coming in at 1226, owner driver only.

Lolamontez

Nekarsulm wrote: »

Just tried Chill, coming in at 860, open driving.
Liberty coming in at 1226, owner driver only.

Anyone try the new Super Valu insurance under AIG. Chill and FBD are on par so for figures Nekarsulm at 860

Bass Reeves

1200 for a Berlingo young lad is a named driver he is 18 with a full licience. i think it would have been about 370 if he was not on it. Open driving for over 25's on it. It is with insuremyvan.

diegowhite

New renewal letter today from insure my van:
08 Pathfinder 2.5
4 years no claims
€1500, was €1000 last year and €700 the year before.

Anyone know the best ones to check with for some sort of reasonable quote?

Bass Reeves

diegowhite wrote: »

New renewal letter today from insure my van:
08 Pathfinder 2.5
4 years no claims
€1500, was €1000 last year and €700 the year before.

Anyone know the best ones to check with for some sort of reasonable quote?

Go to a broker and get them to serch for you. What company have they listed as an insurer. Go on line and get quotes from Aviva, Allianz, FBD etc. Zurich is one of the best trough a broke. Also if you are in your 20's or 30's get you fater or Mother named on the policy and or an older brother or sister. Often this can reduce the cost.

diegowhite

Bass Reeves wrote: »

Go to a broker and get them to serch for you. What company have they listed as an insurer. Go on line and get quotes from Aviva, Allianz, FBD etc. Zurich is one of the best trough a broke. Also if you are in your 20's or 30's get you fater or Mother named on the policy and or an older brother or sister. Often this can reduce the cost.

I'm 34, this quote is with Patrona, I'll check those tips out thanks.

Bass Reeves

diegowhite wrote: »

I'm 34, this quote is with Patrona, I'll check those tips out thanks.

Go back to insure my van and look for what other quotes thet can get you as well as another broker.

leestone

what do you guys say when asked for what the intended use of the van is?
I know a lot of people are vague and it seems to work.

lakill Farm

2.5 L200 2007 - €640 Full NCB (FBD) (2015 - €580)

2008 C4 1.6HDi Commercial car was 440 in 2015 €1050 in 2016 but got it for €650 (petrogias or something (insuremyvan)

2010 C4 1.6HDi Commercial car was 480 in 2015 €960 in 2016 got for €650 also (same as above 2008)

tractor is same price (FBD)

house and farm insurance the same price (FBD)

business insurance up €100 (FBD)

family car , 131 Avensis in her name. up €150 with liberty she is with them and Quinn 12 years. no claims

North of €8k a year in insurance

Policy range from 3-14 years old
Claims since any of the policys - 1 (Windscreen on jeep about 5 years ago)

rangler1

lakill Farm wrote: »

2.5 L200 2007 - €640 Full NCB (FBD) (2015 - €580)

2008 C4 1.6HDi Commercial car was 440 in 2015 €1050 in 2016 but got it for €650 (petrogias or something (insuremyvan)

2010 C4 1.6HDi Commercial car was 480 in 2015 €960 in 2016 got for €650 also (same as above 2008)

tractor is same price (FBD)

house and farm insurance the same price (FBD)

business insurance up €100 (FBD)

family car , 131 Avensis in her name. up €150 with liberty she is with them and Quinn 12 years. no claims

North of €8k a year in insurance

Policy range from 3-14 years old
Claims since any of the policys - 1 (Windscreen on jeep about 5 years ago)

Don't know how I'm getting away with it paid €489 yesterday for the car, 500 last year