[Shiners Express Ltd.]

What's the best van insurance company you've used or are using?

As i've already mentioned in a previous thread, we used to use Aviva for all vehicles, however, they're underwriters are now refusing to insure window cleaners vans (something to do with the system being fitted to the van). 

Have used Alexander Swann (Supposed WC specialists) they are not willing to play ball at all after we tried to get the price down!!!

Contacted A-Plan Insurance (again, supposed WC specialists) 229% dearer!

Am waiting for a quote back from another firm (i'll let you know the results).

So who's the best???

[Flash..]

Not being funny but ...........Are you sure its not you they dont want to insure? Have you got a bad claims history? 
Aviva were happy to insure my van with a self fit 650L system in it but A Plan were about £80 cheaper and lower excess so went with them.  I have two non fault claims in the last 5 years, I also put the wife on the policy which brings the price down.   Have you spoken to Dan at A Plan he can juggle things around and offer a discount if you mention my name Flash Window Cleaning

[Shiners Express Ltd.]

Dan was the chap I spoke to today, came up with a price of around £850 !!!

All drivers over 30, no claims, no points.

[Window Washers]

Dan was the chap I spoke to today, came up with a price of around £850 !!!

All drivers over 30, no claims, no points.

how many people are driving the van ?

I have used A plan for a couple of years others are not getting near the price, maybe cheaper if you only have a few people using the van to name them, another tip is to add your wife, don't ask why this makes a difference sometimes but it can

[Mike #1]

£850:00. Wished my insurance was that cheap A plan got me the cover i needed plus a fully fitted wfp courtesy van in event of accident . And it was £300 cheaper than previous insurer. Mike

[EandM]

£440 through Adrian Flux, I'm 43, have good history and they covered the 400 litre tank with no questions asked.

[Shiners Express Ltd.]

Myself and three other drivers.

Will give Adrian Flux a try and add the wife!, see what happens.

[George P]

Try steve at GT Insurance, over 20yrs experiance
01159 394747,
Hope that helps

[KS Cleaning]

Lots of people seem to have been told contradictory info by insurers on getting vans with tanks insured,I got insured by Aviva no problem,the cheapest and best policy I could find by a long shot,but it seems others have been refused cover..strange

[Rogue Trader]

I too have been refused by Aviva , i had a policy with them then i renewed via gladiator and was called to say policy needs to be cancelled cos underwriters said so , i think the isuue is that a lot of brokers that use Aviva dont know the rules of forget to mention that van has wfp tank fitted. After exploring this for some time if it is the fault of the broker not communicating properly with Aviva and you made it clear to your broker that you have a tank fitted then it is down to them and if making a claim it is their responsibility to cover it. Most calls to decent brokers are recorded.
I now use AXA who are very good on a mini fleet policy 4 vans for any driver over 25 at £3k

[Jackal]

why is it costing so much more with van system,im trad but have a vauxhall combo van costs me £299 that was through compared the market but when my current insurer (swinton) gave me a quote last week it was £507 told them i had a cheaper quote and they matched the £299 so very cheap for me plus they doing an offer of 3 months break down cover for me not just my van then 6.99 a month after so roughly £64 for 12 months breakdown cover BARGAIN!!!

[AuRavelling79]

Try steve at GT Insurance, over 20yrs experiance
01159 394747,
Hope that helps

George always recommends GT - no one else on here does and nor would I.

[Shiners Express Ltd.]

Update :

Best so far £550 from Academy Insurance.

Will try and call more tomorrow.

[George P]

Try steve at GT Insurance, over 20yrs experiance
01159 394747,
Hope that helps

George always recommends GT - no one else on here does and nor would I.

always recomend them because i got a good deal and always have, he knows about the water systems and always very helpful on advice, interesting to know why you wouldnt recomend them

[KS Cleaning]

I too have been refused by Aviva , i had a policy with them then i renewed via gladiator and was called to say policy needs to be cancelled cos underwriters said so , i think the isuue is that a lot of brokers that use Aviva dont know the rules of forget to mention that van has wfp tank fitted. After exploring this for some time if it is the fault of the broker not communicating properly with Aviva and you made it clear to your broker that you have a tank fitted then it is down to them and if making a claim it is their responsibility to cover it. Most calls to decent brokers are recorded.
I now use AXA who are very good on a mini fleet policy 4 vans for any driver over 25 at £3k

I phoned Aviva direct,no broker involved. Aviva underwrite their own policies,my insurance certificate clearly states I have had a modification to my van-water tank.

[Shiners Express Ltd.]

Just wait until renewal comes round! They are insuring my vehicles at the mo but as and when the policies expire, there is a "manual stop" on their system for each one!

[KS Cleaning]

Just wait until renewal comes round! They are insuring my vehicles at the mo but as and when the policies expire, there is a "manual stop" on their system for each one!

Just renewed about 5 weeks ago

[AuRavelling79]

Try steve at GT Insurance, over 20yrs experiance
01159 394747,
Hope that helps

George always recommends GT - no one else on here does and nor would I.

always recomend them because i got a good deal and always have, he knows about the water systems and always very helpful on advice, interesting to know why you wouldnt recomend them

2K quote for a fitted tank for three drivers over 25 is why George - when A plan came in at £850 and my previous insurer wanted a grand.

[George P]

Try steve at GT Insurance, over 20yrs experiance
01159 394747,
Hope that helps

George always recommends GT - no one else on here does and nor would I.

always recomend them because i got a good deal and always have, he knows about the water systems and always very helpful on advice, interesting to know why you wouldnt recomend them

2K quote for a fitted tank for three drivers over 25 is why George - when A plan came in at £850 and my previous insurer wanted a grand.

that would explain it then, seems alot, we pay around 700 - 800 a van although only 2 drivers,

[Shiners Express Ltd.]

I promised i'd let you all know the outcome of this saga . . .

Finally . . . . .

Got comprehensive, protected no-claims discount, for three drivers. All in for £600

Cover from Academy Insurance. If interested call Gary Winchester on 0118 958 6777.

He knew about the issues with window cleaners insurance policies and was very helpful . . . which makes a nice change for an insurance company!!!!