Volvo owners club insurance scheme via chris knott insurance

[ELIMINATOR GUY]

Thank god I am in Liverpool, Now I do not need to waste my money on a phone call to a company that advertise's that it DISCRIMINATES against people just coz of were they live.

I have lived in Liverpool for 40 years, had a car since I was 17 and have never had a claim, I have owned many cars from a Porsche to a Robin Reliant, and my last 8 cars have all been Volvo's, so why do companies like yours not insure safe drivers like me, or when they do it's pay through the roof ?


I think the answer is they are just GREEDY BA**ARDS !!!

And then have the cheek to advertise free on 250 forums to tell us how great they are. Ha

[jiwilson]

I'm a newbie here - but a regular to other forums.

I apologise if my comment is a little off topic.....

This thread gives me some cause for concern about the Club itself.

The very basic question of how an organisation, despite clear concern by the membership, becomes the Club's preferred insurer has not been answered. The lack of an answer leads one to assume (rightly or wrongly) thats something underhand is going on. Is some money changing hands somewhere?

Secondly, why has it taken so long for a username to be changed??? Has this forum got any admin people watching it? Any moderators??

My overall impression is a Club with knowlegable, constructive, active members being let down by totally incompetent admin.

I assume the Club has an AGM at which officers are elected and other admin is agreed. Let's look forward to a lively debate at the next AGM!

get a grip

Ian

[Chris_C]

As one of the admins...

You'll note there has been no request in the "Forum Name Change" thread, the one area dedicated to such things since CK posted (Jul 6th) http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showth...=56731&page=24

I don't know who has been contacted about the matter, but without knowing what the user wants to change the name too, my hands are tied. As Brian has mentioned, there is little in way of a contact name. I'm also surprised to see his posts have gone unanswered. A post in the "Forum Name Change" thread will be dealt with quickly.

I must admit, I am disappointed that a broker feels they can just not bother with one area of the car world. A 50bhp limit on power is very little without taking into account other aspects of the car, especially when claiming on car enthusiast sites to want to be competitive, this is where this activity is most likely to happen! Surely this points to not using the correct underwriters? My insurance was renewed this week on my engine swapped 340. Yet again, with a specialist who understands my car, I can talk to without ever feeling that they don't understand and on top, as a bonus, is cheaper for me and with more cover than I pay for my 1.4 slushbox Corsa.

Until other companies can offer this level of service why will I change?

[foggyjames]

To answer another of your points, Ian, CK have been the club insurer for a long time, while these current complaints are comparatively recent. However, I personally feel that there is a very large question mark regarding whether or not they should continue in that role. I have four cars insured at present, and none of them are with CK. I used to be a regular customer, but they are simply uncompetitive for me now. In other words, I think it is only right that, given the number of complaints about CK (and I have several of my own), their position is reviewed.

In addition, the 50bhp limit (no doubt imposed by the underwriter, to be fair) is plain stupid. By all means have a limit, but an unqualified 50bhp limit shows an utter lack of comprehension of the subject at hand. I could elaborate, but it's not my job!

I'm not sure whether or not commission is paid to the club, but I am quite certain that that would not be a factor in deciding whether or not they should be the club insurer.

cheers

James

[gjuk]

I just phoned.

27, no ncb, 4 other cars in the house.

v70 t5 with Admiral = £600

These guys wanted £1700 and the lady I spoke to was really grumpy and sounded bored.

I scored them 1/10

Jon

[mechakev]

I'm with CK, good price, nice people on the phone, very helpful.

Now a question, I would like to get my S60 D5 remapped next year (to about 190bhp and 300 torques)...will this cost me loads on insurance?

[ChrisKnottIns]

Originally Posted by mechakev

I'm with CK, good price, nice people on the phone, very helpful.

Now a question, I would like to get my S60 D5 remapped next year (to about 190bhp and 300 torques)...will this cost me loads on insurance?

The good news is that we've negotiated a relaxation in the insurers' bhp criteria because the account is running well.

They've agreed to allow us to offer competitive quotes where you have upto a 100bhp increase (formerly 50bhp).

Give us a call and we'll see what we can do.

[morwenna240]

I am 68. Three yrs ago i had a minor bump, the damage from which you had to get down on hands an knees to see. I drive a 240 Torsanda est, '92. I was told none of Knotts underwriters would quote, but one: £582. WTF?

[ChrisKnottIns]

Originally Posted by morwenna240

I am 68. Three yrs ago i had a minor bump, the damage from which you had to get down on hands an knees to see. I drive a 240 Torsanda est, '92. I was told none of Knotts underwriters would quote, but one: £582. WTF?

I suspect none of them would quote it as a classic (that could be for any number of reasons - not just based on the age). Having said that, in the last few days we've got a new insurer on board and that should help us plug some of these gaps going forwards.

I'd be interested to run the quote again at the next renewal and see what we can come up with then.

N

[Steve 940]

Just contemplating buying a 1935 Morris 8 4 seat tourer, and as I have a Volvo 940 and use the forum quite a bit, I thought I'd give Chris Knott a bell for a quote.

Couldn't even find the model on the system....... suppose it's just too old for them.

Morris Owners Club it will be then, hopefully they will be able to do a quote.

Cheers
Steve