N/A - How Long To Settle Claim - RaineMan

Some of you may recall that I posted about an accident about a year ago and more recently about a much increased renewal premium. Although I had been given the impression that everything was done and dusted at the start of the year (the other party’s insurers accepting liability) it appears they have not paid my company leaving an unsettled claim against me. So as a result my premium was loaded making a mockery of protected no claims – if I had lost two years the premium would have been lower. Apart from ringing my company regularly is there anything else I can do as I feel they should have pursued the monies much more aggressively. Also if they are paid should I get a refund – when I asked they were very vague!

N/A - How Long To Settle Claim - RobJP

Stop phoning, and start asking your questions in writing.

Explain that you feel it is ridiculous, if the other company has accepted their party was liable, that the claim has not been settled, and that you want a firm timeline for this matter to be concluded, or a reasonable explanation as to why this is not happening. As an aside, ask, if you are unhappy with the responses you get, you can take the matter to the ombubsman or other body.

Keep it polite but businesslike.