Dial Direct is a trading name of BISL Limited. Registered Office: Fusion House, Katharine Way, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8BG. Registered in England no.
03231094. We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are an independent intermediary dealing with selected insurers. For
mutual security calls are recorded and monitored for training purposes.
, thank you for insuring your with
Dial Direct.
You are insured until
Your policy number:
You will need this number if you contact us.
Thank you for choosing your Van Insurance with Dial Direct, please take time to read the enclosed information and if
you have any queries, please contact us.
It is important that the information you provide throughout the quote and duration of the policy is accurate. Failure to
disclose correct and complete information to the best of your knowledge and belief may result in increased premiums,
refusal of a claim or not being fully paid, your policy being cancelled or being made null & void and treated as if it
never existed.
This policy and other associated documentation is also available in large print, audio, coloured paper and braille. If
you require any of these formats please contact us.
In the meantime here's what you need to do now...
Statement of Insurance Schedule of Insurance
Motor Policy Wording Important Information about Our Insurance
Intermediary Services
Policy Wording for - No Claims Discount Protection, Motor Legal Protection, Courtesy Van and RAC Breakdown
Cover
If any of the items above are missing or incorrect, please call 0344 412 2139.
Proof of your no claims discount
We do not need proof of your no claims discount. However, you should keep a copy of your last renewal notice, proof
of no claims discount or letters showing your proof amount from your previous insurer, as we may ask to see it in the
future.
Emergency UK claims helpline - 24 hours a day, 7
days a week
Courtesy van for up to 7 days
30 days European Union cover included as standard Windscreen cover
Cover for injury to or death of other people Emergency treatment for injuries as a result of an
accident
No Claims Discount Protection
RAC Breakdown Assistance - EU and UK roadside,
recovery, at home and onward travel
Motor Legal Protection
24 Hour UK claims helpline
0344 412 2144
24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. You will need your
policy number and the
policyholder's name and
address.
Windscreen repairs
0330 018 3243
24 hours a day, 7 days a
week.
Customer services
0344 412 2139
Mon to Fri 8am-8pm,
Sat 8am-6pm,
Sun 10am-4pm.
RAC Breakdown Assistance
0330 332 8471
24 hours a day, 7 days a
week.
Visit us online at www.dialdirect.co.uk
to register and log into your Self Service Centre
Dial Direct is a trading name of BISL Limited. Registered Office: Fusion House, Katharine Way, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8BG. Registered in England no.
03231094. We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are an independent intermediary dealing with selected insurers. For
mutual security calls are recorded and monitored for training purposes.
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Dial Direct is a trading name of BISL Limited. Registered Office: Fusion House, Katharine Way, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8BG. Registered in England no.
03231094. We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are an independent intermediary dealing with selected insurers. For
mutual security calls are recorded and monitored for training purposes.
If any details are incorrect please call our Customer Services team on 0344 412 2139.
The cost of your policy
Total cash price of your policy (All prices include Insurance Premium Tax
and VAT (where applicable) at the appropriate rate)
Your price has been calculated by 'Us', which includes the cost of your cover
from the underwriter selected from our panel.
('We/Us/Our' - BISL Limited. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority)
How we have calculated the cost of your policy
Your vehicle insurance
Intermediary Services Fee £40.00
NCD Protection
Motor Legal Protection
Breakdown Cover
Total cash price of your policy (as shown above)
Total amount payable
Insurance Premium Tax and VAT have been included at the appropriate rate. These are the only taxes that are applicable on your
price. Where applicable a VAT receipt is available on request.
For information on any fees or charges that may be included in this price, please refer to the Important Information About Our
Insurance Intermediary Services section of your documents.
Your Payments
Amount you've paid to date from the debit card shown below
Account details
Account number ****
Name of account
Sort code
Continuous Payment Authority
To help ensure that your insurance cover continues uninterrupted, we will, where possible, take any future payments which become
due (such as at renewal or where amendments are made to the policy) by using the Continuous Payment Authority you have set up
with us. We will notify you prior to any payments being deducted and you can cancel the Continuous Payment Authority at any time
by contacting us. Please see the Important Information section for more details.
Refunds
We will pay any refund due to the bank account or credit/debit card we hold on file. The minimum amount we will refund is £1,
refunds less than £1 will not be given.
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Your contract with BISL Limited ('We/Us/Our')
BISL Limited is an insurance intermediary and you will enter into two
separate contracts when you take out an insurance policy through Us.
The first contract is with Us and sets out the terms and conditions under
which We will arrange and administer your insurance policy on your
behalf and any fee(s) that We shall charge you for providing Our
insurance intermediary services. Use this information to decide if Our
services are right for you.
You will also enter into a separate contract with the insurer for providing
your insurance. Details of the premium charged and the terms and
conditions relevant to the insurance policy are set out in your Welcome
Pack. When you purchase additional products or pay for your policy by
instalments using a fixed sum loan agreement, you will enter into further
contracts with each insurer, supplier or credit provider for these services.
Together the Intermediary Services Fee and insurer premium will form
the cost of the insurance.
Client Money
We act as agent for the insurer for the collection and payment of your
premiums including any additional insurance products you purchase
from us. This means that premiums are treated as being received by the
insurer when they are received by us. Any premium refund is treated as
received by you when it is actually paid to you. We will not pay you the
amount of any interest that we earn from investing your money before
paying it to your insurer.
Your demands and needs
The policy is designed to meet the demands and needs of customers
who wish to insure their motor vehicle against the risk that they have
selected to cover. For example third party risks only, third party fire and
theft or comprehensive cover, as well as any additional services chosen.
We have not provided advice on whether the policy is suitable for your
needs or made any recommendations.
Your additional products and services:
No claims discount protection
Motor Legal Protection
RAC Breakdown Cover
We offer products from a range of insurers for vehicle insurance. We
only offer products from a single insurer or supplier for:
No claims discount protection, arranged & administered by BISL Ltd
Motor Legal Protection, underwritten by RAC Insurance Ltd
RAC Breakdown Cover
What Insurance Intermediary Services will We
provide?
Our insurance intermediary services We provide to you on your behalf
include:
We will arrange your vehicle insurance by selecting a range of prices
from Our panel of insurers that We can offer, We will arrange your
cover with the insurer based on your requirements, We will deal with
your payment and provide you with the details and documentation
relating to your policy.
Deal with your requests for adjustments you have to make to your
policy, such as changes to the cover required, the use and/or vehicle
insured. We will notify the insurer, deal with any amendments of risk
or adjustments of premium required and provide you with
confirmation of any changes to your policy. We may arrange cover
with an alternative insurer if the amendments to your policy are not
acceptable to your original insurer.
We will also arrange the cancellation of your policy at your request,
notify the insurer, deal with any refunds of premium, confirm the
changes to your policy and arrange for the return of documents.
Deal with your requests for any duplicate or replacement
documentation relating to your policy and/or additional products.
We will arrange optional additional add-on products where you
consider these products meet your needs.
We will provide optional additional intermediary services, such as
arranging No claims discount protection (NCDP) with your insurer. In
the event NCDP is selected you will be provided with a separate
contract setting out the terms and conditions upon which it is
arranged and administered and priced.
We will also arrange the renewal of your insurance and additional
products based on your requirements (see Automatic Renewal
section).
Our fees and charges for providing Our insurance
intermediary services to you
We will charge you the following fees where applicable for Our services:
Intermediary services fee
Included in the total cost of your policy is a fee of £40.00 that We charge
you for the separate intermediary services We provide in arranging,
servicing and renewing your Van insurance policy. This fee does not
relate to any of the additional products We may have arranged for you. If
you cancel your policy after 14 days this fee will be non-refundable.
Arrangement fee
If either you or We cancel within 14 days of receiving your policy
documentation We will charge you a fee of £30 plus the cost for the
amount of time you have been covered unless you have made a total
loss claim in which case no refund will be given and all premiums will be
due.
Cancellation fee
If either you or We cancel more than 14 days after receiving your policy
documentation We will charge you a fee of £45 plus the cost for the
period of cover you have benefitted from.
This is providing no claims have been made. If a claim has been made,
or there has been an incident which may lead to a claim, no refund will
be given and all premiums will be due.
If you cancel the additional products taken out with your policy, but not
the main policy within 14 days of receiving your policy documentation,
you will pay for time on cover only. After this time, no refund will be
given. If you cancel the main policy then any additional products taken
out will also be cancelled.
If upon investigation we find that you are no longer eligible for an add-on
product, a refund will be provided on a pro-rata basis.
We have provided you with information on how to cancel your policy in
the cancellation section of your Motor Policy Wording, Section 12. This
clearly sets out Our approach to providing you with a refund of premium
for your time on cover.
We will pay any refund due to the bank account or credit/debit card We
hold on file. The minimum amount We will refund is £1, refunds less than
£1 will not be given.
Amendment fee
If you, or we, make changes to your policy at any time, an amendment
fee of £25 may be charged and the cost of your policy may increase. It is
important to check the information you have provided is correct as
charges may be applied. We have provided you with a list of examples
of the things that We need to know about in Section C of your Motor
insurance policy wording.
Failed payment fee
If you fail to make a payment We will charge you a fee of £20.
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Changes in Terms & Conditions
We are entitled to change any of the fees or terms and conditions of this
contract between you and Us, (i) with 30 days notice during the term of
the policy if required by law or regulatory authorities, or (ii) at renewal.
Continuous Payment Authority
When you pay by credit or debit card We will set up a Continuous
Payment Authority (CPA). This allows Us to take your payments
automatically when they are due, including for any amendments you
make and future renewals. This means you don't have to provide new
details for each payment and ensures your insurance continues
uninterrupted. We will always inform the policyholder of any payments
that are due to be taken. We reserve for payments with your bank 2
working days prior to a payment due date and can attempt collection up
to 3 times within this 2-day window. We won't attempt any further
reservations past the payment due date. If We're unable to collect a
payment at any point, We will contact the policyholder. Failed payments
could result in a fee. If applicable, please see the 'Failed payment fee'
section above for details of the fee. The policy may be cancelled if We
don't receive payments that are due. You can cancel the CPA by
contacting Us at any time.
Automatic renewal
Prior to renewal, We will use the details you've given Us to provide you
with a renewal price. We will contact you before the end of your policy
explaining what you need to do. We may automatically renew the policy
where We are able to, using the payment method that you have provided
Us with **** in order to ensure you remain continuously covered. Please
note, if you don't advise Us that you don't want your policy to renew by
the renewal date, We will attempt to take the first payment that is due. If
this payment is declined, you will be charged a failed payment fee if
applicable, please see the 'Failed payment fee' section above for details.
You can ask Us to stop taking payments automatically and opt out of
automatic renewals or change your payment method at any time by
going to your Self Service Centre or contacting Us on: 0344 412
2139.
Compensation
We are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme
(FSCS). You may be entitled to compensation from the scheme if We
cannot meet Our obligations. This depends on the type of business and
the circumstances of the claim. Insurance advising and arranging is
covered for 90% of the claim, without any upper limit. For compulsory
classes of insurance, insurance advising and arranging is covered for
100% of the claim without any upper limit.
Further information about compensation scheme arrangements is
available from the FSCS website; www.fscs.org.uk, or write to Financial
Services Compensation Scheme,10th floor, Beaufort House, 15 St
Botolph Street, London, EC3A 7QU.
Who regulates Us
BISL Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
(FCA). Our firm reference number is 308896.
Our permitted business is arranging general insurance contracts which you
can check on the Financial Services register by visiting the website
www.fca.org.uk.
Duration and Choice of Law
The minimum duration of this contract with Us is the duration of your
related insurance policy. This contract will terminate simultaneously with
the termination of your related insurance policy.
These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of England and
Wales unless you and We agree otherwise and such agreement has
been put in writing by Us.
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Dial Direct is a trading name of BISL Limited. Registered Office: Fusion House, Katharine Way, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8BG. Registered in England no.
03231094. We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are an independent intermediary dealing with selected insurers. For
mutual security calls are recorded and monitored for training purposes.
Policy Number : Effective Date : Issue Date :
Important: Please read the following information carefully. You must have answered truthfully all questions relating to your details; those of the
vehicle and of all named drivers on your policy that we asked when your policy started. If any details are incorrect or incomplete, please ring us
WITHIN 7 DAYS of receipt of this document on 0344 412 2139. If we become aware of any changes to the information stated in this Statement
of Insurance then we will update your policy and advise you of any change to your premium or to the terms that the insurer requires and send
you a new Statement of Insurance. Failure to disclose correct and complete information to the best of your knowledge and belief may result in
increased premiums, refusal of a claim or not being fully paid, your policy being cancelled or being made null & void and treated as if it never
existed.
About you
Title:
Forename(s): Surname:
Full Address: Postcode:
Telephone - Home: Telephone - Work:
Email Address: Homeowner:
About the vehicle
Make, model and engine size:
Type of body: Right hand drive:
Registration mark: Fuel type:
Year of make: Transmission:
Estimated annual mileage: Where the vehicle is parked overnight:
Estimated vehicle value:
Date purchased: Risk address postcode:
Any modification to the manufacturers' original specification e.g. alloy wheels, suspension, bodywork or engine?
Details of the modifications if applicable:
Any security device?
Are you the registered keeper of this vehicle: Full details if applicable:
Who is entitled to drive
Driving restriction:
Details of all drivers
Driver 1
Forename(s):
Date of birth:
Marital status:
Licence type:
Licence date:
Access to another vehicle:
Relationship to proposer:
UK resident:
Surname:
Sex:
Occupation:
Employer's business:
Regular driver:
Has any previous insurance been refused,
voided, cancelled or had special terms
imposed in the last 5 years:
Driver 2
Forename(s):
Date of birth:
Marital status:
Licence type:
Licence date:
Access to another vehicle:
Relationship to proposer:
UK resident:
Surname:
Sex:
Occupation:
Employer's business:
Regular driver:
Has any previous insurance been refused,
voided, cancelled or had special terms
imposed in the last 5 years:
Details of all claims, accidents, thefts or losses regardless of blame in the last 5 years
Driver Date Details Status NCD Affecting
Details of any motoring convictions, driving licence endorsements, fixed penalties, or disqualifications in
the last 5 years
Driver Penalty
points
Disqualified
from driving
Suspension
period (months)
Conviction Conviction code
date
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Details of non-motoring convictions for all drivers
Driver Conviction
date
Conviction Sentence
Medical conditions or disabilities
Driver DVLA informed Restricted licence
Cover details
Type of cover: Comprehensive Use required:
Voluntary Excess: £ Note: Additional excesses may apply please see Schedule of Insurance.
This document should be read in conjunction with the Schedule of Insurance and Certificate of Motor Insurance.
No claims discount
Number of years no claims discount entitlement:
If eligible is protected no claims discount required:
Number of years other vehicle no claims discount:
Important notes
You must have answered truthfully all questions relating to your
details; those of the vehicle and of all named drivers on your policy,
that we asked when your policy started. You must also have
truthfully agreed to all statements that we listed in the Statement of
Insurance relating to your policy when it started. You must also
advise us as soon as possible of all changes to this information. It
is an offence under the Road Traffic Act to make any false
statement or withhold any information for the purpose of obtaining
a Certificate of Motor Insurance.
This is an important document and should be read in conjunction
with your Schedule of Insurance, Certificate of Motor Insurance and
Motor Policy Wording.
No cover is in force until a Cover Note or Certificate of Motor
Insurance has been issued by us.
Your authorised insurer :
Address :
The Insurer is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation
Authority. You can check this on the register by visiting the FCA's website www.fca.org.uk.
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Dial Direct is a trading name of BISL Limited. Registered Office: Fusion House, Katharine Way, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8BG. Registered in England no.
03231094. We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are an independent intermediary dealing with selected insurers. For
mutual security calls are recorded and monitored for training purposes.
Important: This document should be read in conjunction with the Motor Policy Wording and Certificate of Motor Insurance.
A new Schedule of Insurance will be issued whenever an amendment is made to your policy.
Policyholder details
Name:
Address:
Policy number:
Period of insurance: Expiry time and date:
Document issued: Reason for Issue:
Vehicle details
Make, model and engine size:
Registration mark:
Estimated vehicle value:
Estimated annual mileage:
Postcode where vehicle is kept:
Overnight location:
Registered keeper:
Cover details
Type of cover:
Use:
Driving restriction:
Comprehensive
People insured to drive
Excesses that apply
Voluntary excess:
Compulsory excess:
Vehicle damage excess:
Glass excess:
£100
Glass repair excess: £25
Replacement locks: £100
Additional excesses may apply while your vehicle is being driven by a young or inexperienced driver. Details of these are:
Drivers aged under 21: £400
Drivers aged 21 to 24: £200
Drivers aged 25 or older who hold a provisional licence or who have held a full driving licence issued
within the territorial limits, the European Union or European Economic Area for less than 12 months:
£150
Sections of the Motor Policy Wording that apply: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Policy underwritten by:
Registered address:
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Dial Direct is a trading name of BISL Limited. Registered Office: Fusion House, Katharine Way, Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8BG. Registered in England no.
03231094. We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are an independent intermediary dealing with selected insurers. For
mutual security calls are recorded and monitored for training purposes.
Dial Direct Commercial Vehicle Insurance
24 hour claims helpline: 0344 412 2144
Please keep this document safe
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Liability to others ........................................................................
Section 1
Damage to the vehicle .............................................................
Section 2
Fire and theft vehicle ..............................
Section 3
Glass damage .............................................................................
Section 4
Personal belongings .................................................................
Section 5
Medical expenses ......................................................................
Section 6
Personal accident cover .........................................................
Section 7
Replacement locks ....................................................................
Section 8
Driving abroad ............................................................................
Section 9
Emergency transport and accommodation.......................
Section 10
Uninsured driver promise .......................................................
Section 11
No claims discount ....................................................................
Section 12
Cancellation .................................................................................
Section 13
General policy exclusions ......................................................
Section 14
General policy conditions .......................................................
Section 15
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A Definitions
Certain words appearing in your policy, which includes the Schedule of Insurance, Certificate of Motor Insurance, Statement of Insurance
and policy wording have been defined and they will have the same meaning wherever they are shown in bold.
Word or Expression Definition
Accessories Additional or supplementary parts of the vehicle not directly related to its function as a vehicle, such as roof
bars, racking, signage whilst in or on the vehicle or held in a locked private garage. Accessories do not
include trailers, personal belongings, mobile telephones, audio, navigation or entertainment equipment.
Approved repairer A facility approved by the Insurer for the repair, damage assessment and/or storage of the vehicle.
Certificate of Motor Insurance The document headed Certificate of Motor Insurance which provides evidence of the existence of motor
insurance as required by the current Road Traffic Act.
Computer system Any computer, hardware, software, application, process, code, program, information technology,
communication system or electronic device operated by the vehicle.
Cyber attack Any unauthorised, malicious or criminal act or series of related unauthorised, malicious or criminal acts
regardless of time and place, or the threat or hoax thereof involving access to, processing of, use of or
operation of any computer system and data targeting the vehicle.
Data Information, facts, concepts or code used, accessed, processed, transmitted or stored by a computer
system.
Excess(es)
The excess is the amount you must pay towards any claim, this can include both compulsory and voluntary
excesses in which case the Insurer will add them together.
Hazardous goods Any substance within the following United Nations Hazard Classes:
Explosives, organic peroxides, toxic substance, infectious substances or radioactive materials.
Hazardous locations Power stations, nuclear installations or establishments, refineries, bulk storage or production premises in the
oil, gas or chemical industries, ministry of defence premises, military bases, rail trackside and other rail
property, other than in any area designated for access or parking by the general public.
Inexperienced driver Anyone who is aged 25 or older who holds a provisional driving licence or who has held a full UK, European
Union or European Economic Area driving licence for less than 12 months.
Insurer(s) The Insurance Company or Lloyd's syndicate which covers you and whose name is specified in the
Statement of Insurance, Schedule of Insurance and the Certificate of Motor Insurance on whose behalf
this document is issued.
Market value The cost of replacing the vehicle in the UK with another of the same age, condition, make, mileage, model
and specification as the vehicle was just before the loss or damage you are claiming for.
Over the air updates (OTA) Any method of making data transfers to or from the vehicle wirelessly instead of using a cable or other local
connection.
Partner Your husband, wife, civil partner or a person living with you at the same address on a permanent basis
sharing financial responsibilities, as if you were married to them. This does not include business partners,
unless you also have a relationship with them as described in the first sentence.
Period of insurance The length of time that this contract of insurance applies for. This is shown in the schedule unless the
contract is cancelled before the expiry date.
Personal belongings Personal property within your vehicle including clothing, portable audio equipment, multimedia equipment,
personal computers, satellite navigation systems not permanently fitted to your vehicle.
Policy The documents consisting of this contract of insurance wording, the Schedule of Insurance, the Certificate
of Motor Insurance and Statement of Insurance identified by the same policy number.
Regular driver The person named as such in your Schedule of Insurance who you told us is the person who drives the
vehicle the most often.
Risk address The address where the vehicle is normally kept overnight.
Road traffic acts Any Acts, Laws or Regulations which govern the driving or use of any motor vehicle. In Great Britain this is
the Road Traffic Act 1988 and any subsequent amendments thereto or successors thereof.
Schedule of Insurance The latest Schedule of Insurance the Insurer has issued to you. This forms part of the policy, it gives details
of the period of insurance, the premium you have to pay, the vehicle which is covered, details of policy
holder, any extensions or restrictions of cover and details of any excesses.
Statement of Insurance The form that shows the information that you gave us, including information given on your behalf and verbal
information you gave prior to commencement of the policy.
Territorial limits Great Britain, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, The Channel Islands including transit by sea, air or land
within and between these countries.
Terrorism Any act that the government of the United Kingdom considers to be an act of terrorism. The use of or threat
of action, force or violence by any person or group of people acting alone or on behalf of any organisation or
government. This could be for political, religious, ideological or similar reasons. This includes trying to
influence any government or intimidate the public.
The vehicle The vehicle specified in the Certificate of Motor Insurance by registration number.
Third party Any person who makes a claim against anyone insured under this policy.
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Trailer Any trailer or caravan (other than a mechanically propelled vehicle designed as a mobility aid) that is
attached to the vehicle.
We/Us/Our BISL Limited.
You/Your/Policyholder The person named as the policyholder on your Schedule of Insurance.
Young driver A person under the age of 25 at the time of an event which you or they may be entitled to claim for.
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B Policy cover
Your Schedule of Insurance shows the level of cover you have chosen. The cover and policy sections of this wording applicable are shown
below.
Section name Cover applicable
Comprehensive Third party fire and
theft
Third party only
Section 1 : Liability to others
Section 2 : Damage to the vehicle
Section 3 : Fire and theft
Section 4 : Glass damage
Section 5 : Personal belongings
Section 6 : Medical expenses
Section 7 : Personal accident cover
Section 8 : Replacement locks
Section 9 : Driving abroad
Section 10 : Emergency transport and
accommodation
Section 11 : Uninsured driver promise
Section 12 : No claims discount
Section 13 : Cancellation
Section 14 : General policy exclusions
Section 15 : General policy conditions
C Important customer information
You must tell us straight away if anything changes to the information
contained in the Statement of Insurance. If you do not tell us about
changes, this may result in increased premiums, refusal of a claim or not
being fully paid, your policy being cancelled or being made null & void and
treated as if it never existed. Examples of the changes you need to tell us
about are listed below. This list is not exhaustive, if you are unsure about
whether to tell us about something please call us on 0344 412 2139 to
check:
You sell the vehicle.
Change the vehicle or its registration number.
You change your address or change the risk address.
The vehicle is modified or changed in any way from the manufacturer's
original specification (including but not limited to: optional fit extras, vinyl
wraps, sign writing, alloy wheels, suspension, bodywork, engine, audio,
video and satellite navigation equipment).
You want to add or remove a driver.
There is a change in the regular driver of the vehicle.
There is a change in the purpose the vehicle is used for.
There is a change in estimated annual mileage.
Anyone who drives the vehicle passes their driving test or has their
driving licence revoked.
Anyone who drives the vehicle receives a motoring conviction.
Anyone who drives the vehicle has a criminal conviction.
Anyone who drives the vehicle changes occupation, starts a new job
(including any part-time work) or stops work.
Anyone who drives the vehicle develops a health condition, which
requires notification to the DVLA, or an existing condition worsens. You
can find additional information in the driving and transport section of
www.gov.uk or pick up leaflet D100 from the Post Office.
The vehicle is involved in an accident or fire, or someone steals,
damages or tries to break into it.
Anyone who drives the vehicle is involved in any accident or has a
vehicle damaged or stolen.
Anyone who drives the vehicle has insurance refused, cancelled or had
special conditions applied.
You plan to take the vehicle abroad.
Please note that any amendments to your policy may result in a change to
your policy terms and conditions, including your excess. The changes are
subject to Insurer acceptance, an additional premium may also be payable.
D Making a claim
We must be notified as soon as possible of any accident or loss involving the
vehicle or any other incidents which may lead to a claim by you or by a third
party, such as bodily injury or property damage.
What to do if you have an accident
In the unfortunate event that you are involved in an accident, please take the
following simple steps;
Don't leave the accident scene.
Call the emergency services if anyone is injured.
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Obtain the details of all witnesses.
Note the details of the third party, including name, address, vehicle
registration number, the name of their insurance company and their policy
number.
Note the details of the passengers including name and address.
Take pictures of the accident scene and damaged vehicles/property.
Sketch a rough diagram of the accident scene.
Do not admit liability, seek settlement or offer to negotiate.
Report the accident to us as soon as possible on 0344 412 2144.
What to do if your vehicle is subject to a theft,
attempted theft or malicious damage
Call the police and obtain a crime reference number.
Report the incident to us as soon as possible on 0344 412 2144.
What to do if your vehicle windscreen or window
glass is broken or damaged
If you have comprehensive cover and your claim is for the car
windscreen, side or rear windows, or the sunroof, please contact our
claims department on 0330 018 3243. Claims under this section will not
affect your no claims discount. The glass excess shown in the Schedule
of Insurance will be payable.
If you do not have comprehensive cover, you can still call the glass
provider but you will have to pay the cost of the replacement or repair.
How to notify us of a claim
To report a claim or for claims enquiries call us on 0344 412 2144. We will
ask you a number of questions over the phone so please make sure you
have the following information if available when you call such as:
Policy number.
Date, time and description of the incident.
Details of any third party involved including name, address, vehicle
registration, the name of their insurance company and their policy
number.
Name and address of any witnesses.
If the police were in attendance, the incident reference number.
We will usually be able to take all the information to allow the Insurer to
handle your claim efficiently within one phone call. However we or your
Insurer may need to contact you again to check certain aspects of your
claim or in exceptional circumstances require that you complete a claim form.
E Contract of insurance
This Policy gives details of your cover and it should be read along with your
Statement of Insurance, Schedule of Insurance and Certificate of Motor
Insurance.
Please take time to read through these documents which contain important
information about you, the cover and the details you have given. You should
also show your policy to anyone else who is covered under it.
It's important that you check the information you have provided and notify us
immediately of any changes to these details. Failure to disclose correct and
complete information to the best of your knowledge and belief may result in
increased premiums, refusal of a claim or not being fully paid, your policy
being cancelled or being made null & void and treated as if it never existed.
You are required to update us with any changes to the information contained
within your Statement of Insurance.
In return for your premium, the Insurer will provide the cover under the terms
and conditions shown in your policy within the territorial limits during the
Period of Insurance. The parties to this contract are you and the Insurer.
Nothing in this contract shall create any rights to third parties under the
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 and no variation of this contract,
nor any supplemental or ancillary agreement, shall create any such rights
unless expressly so stated. This does not affect any right or remedy of a third
party which exists or is available apart from this Act.
Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)
If the Insurer cannot meet its liabilities, you may be entitled to compensation
from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. Claims for compulsory
insurance, such as third party motor insurance, are covered in full.
Any claims made to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme for
non-compulsory (optional) insurance, such as damage to the covered
vehicle, and for any unused premium, are covered up to 90% of the value of
the claim submitted. You can get more information from the Financial
Services Compensation Scheme at www.fscs.org.uk or by calling 0800 678
1100.
Authorisation
The authorised insurer is: NIG. NIG policies are underwritten by U K
Insurance Limited.
The Insurer is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and
regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation
Authority. You can check this on the register by visiting the FCA's website
www.fca.org.uk.
The law applicable to this policy
You are free to choose the law applicable to this policy. Your policy will be
govered by the law of England and Wales unless agreed otherwise. We will
provide the terms and conditions of this policy for the Period of Insurance,
and any subsequent communication between you and us, whether verbal or
written, will be in the English language.
1 Liability to others
What is covered under this section
The Insurer will pay for:
Costs and expenses that you are legally liable to pay as a result of any
one accident involving your vehicle causing or resulting in Death of or
bodily injury to any person.
Damage to someone else's property resulting from any accident involving
your vehicle or loading or unloading of your vehicle.
Cyber Liability Cover
Following a cyber attack the insurer will pay any amounts you may legally
have to pay, under the Road Traffic Act subject to the limits stated under
Section 1 for causing death or bodily injury to other people or property
damage due to:
1. The use of, or failure of, any application, software or program in
connection with the vehicle (including any driver assistance, safety or
security systems);
2. Any computer virus, ransomware, code or software affecting any
electronic systems fitted to the vehicle by the original vehicle manufacturer;
3. Any threat, deception or hoax relating to 1 and/or 2 above; subject to the
terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions of this policy.
Legal costs
In the event of an accident covered by this section and subject to the
Insurer's prior agreement, the Insurer will pay for the following at your
request:
Solicitors' fees for representation at any coroner's inquest, fatal accident
inquiry or magistrates court (including a court of equal status in any
country within the territorial limits).
Legal costs for defending a charge of manslaughter or causing death by
dangerous or careless driving.
Any other costs and expenses for which the Insurer has given prior
agreement.
If anyone who is covered by this section dies while they are involved in legal
action, the Insurer will give the same cover as they had to their legal
personal representatives.
Emergency treatment
The Insurer will pay for the cost of any emergency treatment or hospital
treatment which you incur under the Road Traffic Acts for injuries arising out
of any accident involving any vehicle which this policy covers. If this is the
only payment made, it will not affect your no claims discount.
Towing
You are covered while any vehicle covered by this policy is towing a trailer,
or broken down vehicle. The cover will apply as long as the towing is allowed
by law, and the trailer or broken down vehicle is attached properly by towing
equipment made for this purpose.
Cover for other users of your vehicle
The Insurer will provide the same cover, for liability to third parties to:
Anyone travelling in, or getting into or out of the vehicle.
Anyone driving the vehicle with your permission, as long as your
Certificate of Motor Insurance shows that they are allowed to drive the
vehicle. The person driving must not be excluded by any
endorsement, exception or condition.
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Anyone using (but not driving) the vehicle with your permission for social
domestic and pleasure purposes.
What is not covered under section 1
The Insurer will not pay for;
Any sum above £2,000,000 for damage to other people's property
(including any related indirect loss). Costs and expenses incurred are
covered but the combined limit for property damage, costs and expenses
for any one event giving rise to a claim or a series of claims is limited to
£5,000,000.
Any sum in excess of £1,000,000 inclusive of all cost for any one claim or
series of claims arising from one event causing loss or damage to
property whilst the vehicle is at hazardous locations.
If at the time of the accident you are aware that the driver has never held
a licence to drive the vehicle, or is disqualified from having such a
licence, unless a licence to drive is not required by law.
Damage to property owned by or held in trust by or in the custody or
control of any person who is covered by this policy.
Any damage to any vehicle in connection with which cover is provided by
this section.
Loss or damage to any bridge, weighbridge, viaduct, road or any other
surface over which the vehicle is being driven.
Any liability in respect of death, injury or damage caused or arising
beyond the limits of the carriageway or thoroughfare in connection with:
The bringing of the load to the vehicle for loading thereon or
The taking away of the load from the vehicle after unloading.
Any liability when a trailer or broken down vehicle is being towed for
profit.
Liability for death or injury to any employee of the person covered arising
during the course of their employment except where required by law.
Any claim resulting from carrying, preparing, selling or supplying of any
goods food or drink from the covered vehicle.
Any liability for death, injury or damage resulting from the covered vehicle
or of machinery attached to it, being used as a tool of trade.
Any amount the Insurer has not agreed to in writing.
Anyone who does not keep to the terms of this policy as far as they can
apply.
Damage to or loss of property being carried in or on the trailer, or broken
down vehicle.
Any liability incurred while the trailer, or broken down vehicle is not
attached.
Damage to or loss of the trailer or property being carried in or on the
trailer, or broken down vehicle.
Cover will not apply to any person claiming under this section who can
claim under another policy.
2 Damage to the vehicle
What is covered under this section
The Insurer will pay for:
This section provides you with cover for loss or damage to the vehicle and
its accessories caused by accidental or malicious damage, or vandalism.
The Insurer will decide either to pay;
To have the damage repaired, or,
To replace what is lost or damaged if this is more cost effective than
repairing it, or,
If the Insurer is aware that the vehicle belongs to a third party and has
agreed to provide cover on that basis or the vehicle is subject to a hire
purchase or leasing agreement, the Insurer may, in the event of the
vehicle's total loss or destruction, pay the third party, hire purchase or
leasing company in the first instance.
You an amount equal to the loss or damage.
If the Insurer's estimate of the market value is more than the amount owed
any balance will be paid to you.
The Insurer will not pay more than the market value of the vehicle at the
time of the loss less the total of the excesses shown in your Schedule of
Insurance.
The Insurer will also pay reasonable costs for the protection, removal and
storage of the vehicle following an accident and delivery after repair to your
risk address.
The Insurer may use warranted replacement parts or recycled parts which
are not supplied by the manufacturer of the vehicle but will be of a similar
standard. If suitable replacement parts are not available the Insurer will pay
the manufacturer's last list price.
New vehicle benefit
The insurer will replace the vehicle with one of the same make, model and
specification if;
The loss or damage happens within twelve months from the date the
vehicle was first registered; and
You, or your partner, are the first and only registered keeper of the
vehicle (or the second registered keeper if the first registered keeper is
the manufacturer or supplying dealer and the delivery mileage is under
250 miles); and
You, or your partner, have owned the vehicle (or it has been hired to
you, or your partner, under a hire-purchase or leasing agreement) since
it was first registered as new (or you are the second owner if the first
owner is the manufacturer or supplying dealer and the delivery mileage is
under 250 miles); and
The cost of repair is valued at more than 50% of the cost of buying an
identical new vehicle at the time of the loss or damage (based on the
United Kingdom list price); and
The vehicle was supplied as new from within the territorial limits.
In these circumstances, if you ask the insurer to they will replace the
vehicle (and pay reasonable delivery charges) with a new vehicle of the
same make, model and specification.
The insurer can only do this if a replacement vehicle is available in the
territorial limits and anyone else who has an interest in the vehicle agrees.
If a replacement vehicle of the same make, model and specification is not
available, the insurer will, where possible, provide a similar vehicle of
identical list price.
If this is not acceptable to you, the insurer will not pay more than the market
value of the vehicle at the time of the loss.
Vehicle audio, navigation and entertainment
equipment
The Insurer will also cover the cost of replacing or repairing the vehicle's
audio, navigation and entertainment equipment up to the following amounts:
Unlimited for equipment fitted as original equipment by the manufacturer;
or
£500 for any other equipment not fitted by the manufacturer, provided it is
permanently fitted to the vehicle.
Approved repairer
If the damage to the vehicle is covered under your policy and it is repaired
by an approved repairer, you do not need to obtain any estimates and
repairs can begin immediately after the Insurer has authorised them. The
Insurer will arrange for one of the Insurer's repairers to contact you to
arrange to collect the vehicle. Repairs made by the Insurer's approved
repairers are guaranteed for three years.
At your option, you can arrange for a repairer of your choice to carry out the
repairs. You must send the Insurer at least two detailed repair estimates and
full details of the incident as soon as reasonably possible. The Insurer will
only be liable for the repair costs at a non-approved repairer if the Insurer
has agreed that the costs are reasonable and the Insurer has issued an
authorisation to the repairer. The Insurer may need to inspect the vehicle.
The Insurer reserves the right to ask you to obtain alternative estimates and
the Insurer may not pay you more than their approved repairer would have
charged them for the repair of the vehicle.
What is not covered under section 2
The Insurer will not pay for:
Loss of or damage to the vehicle caused by fire, theft or attempted theft.
The excesses shown in your Schedule of Insurance. You must pay
these amounts for every incident that you claim for under this section,
more than one excess can apply.
The excesses, if the vehicle is damaged while it is being driven by a
young driver or inexperienced driver.
These excesses are as follows and are additional to any other excess
referred to in this policy
Drivers aged under 21 £400
Drivers aged 21 to 24 £200
Inexperienced driver £150.
Loss of keys, or damage to keyless entry system devices, and resultant
replacement of locks other than covered in section 8.
Loss of or damage to tapes, compact and mini discs, DVD's and other
portable media storage devices or any data stored on these devices
(including reinstatement of this data).
Loss or damage to the vehicle and/or its contents as a result of someone
taking it by fraud or trickery.
Loss or damage occurring outside of the territorial limits where the trip
exceeds 30 days duration or for any period outside the European Union or
EEA unless extended cover for such use is arranged in advance and the
premium for such an extension is paid.
Any losses that are not directly associated with the incident that caused
you to claim, unless expressly stated in this policy.
Loss or damage deliberately caused by any person entitled to
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be covered under this policy or any person acting on their behalf.
Loss or damage resulting from incorrectly maintaining or fuelling the
vehicle or from the use of substandard fuel, lubricants or parts.
Loss of or damage to the vehicle caused by a person known to you
taking the vehicle without your permission, unless that person is reported
to the police for taking the vehicle without your permission.
Costs resulting from loss of use of the vehicle.
Any reduction in the market value of the vehicle following repair.
Any part of the cost of repair or replacement which improves the vehicle
or its accessories beyond its condition immediately before the loss or
damage occurred.
Loss or damage to the vehicle which arises as a result of any agreement
or transaction involving the vehicle.
Loss or damage to any trailer, or their contents, being towed by the
vehicle.
Loss or damage to your vehicle as a result of:
Legal repossession
Return to its rightful owner
Seizure by police or their authorised representatives.
Loss or damage to in vehicle audio, television, DVD, phone,
games-console, or electronic navigation, unless these items are
permanently fitted to the vehicle.
Loss or damage caused by wear and tear or depreciation.
Loss or damage caused by any mechanical, electrical, electronic
computer or computer software failures, breakdowns, faults or breakages.
Loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from water freezing in the
cooling system of the vehicle.
Damage caused by the process of cleaning, modification, repairing or
restoring or by any gradually operating cause.
Damage to tyres caused by braking, punctures, cuts or bursts not as a
direct result of an accident.
Any storage charges unless you tell the Insurer about them and unless
the Insurer agree in writing to pay for them.
Any increase in damage as a result of the vehicle being moved under its
own power unless for safety reasons following an incident.
Costs of importing parts or accessories or storage costs caused by
delays, where the parts or accessories are not available from current
stock within the territorial limits.
Any amount over the cost shown in the manufacturer's latest price guide,
plus reasonable fitting costs, for any lost or damaged parts or
accessories if such parts or accessories are not available.
Broken windows or windscreens (including any resulting scratched
bodywork) if this is the only damage to the vehicle (see section 4 - Glass
damage).
Any damage caused internally by malicious damage or vandalism where
the vehicle has not been secured.
3 Fire and theft damage to the vehicle
What is covered under this section
The Insurer will pay for:
This section provides you with cover for loss or damage to the vehicle and
its accessories caused by fire, theft or attempted theft.
The Insurer will decide either to;
Pay to have the damage repaired, or
Pay to replace what is lost or damaged if this is more cost effective than
repairing it; or
Pay you an amount equal to the loss or damage.
The Insurer will also pay reasonable costs for the protection, removal and
storage of the vehicle following either fire or theft and delivery after repair to
your risk address.
The Insurer may use warranted replacement parts or recycled parts which
are not supplied by the manufacturer of the vehicle but will be of a similar
standard. If suitable replacement parts are not available the Insurer will pay
the manufacturer's last list price.
If the Insurer is aware that the vehicle belongs to a third party and has
agreed to provide cover on that basis or the vehicle is subject to a hire
purchase or leasing agreement, the Insurer may, in the event of the
vehicle's total loss or destruction, pay the third party, hire purchase or
leasing company in the first instance.
If the Insurer's estimate of the market value is more than the amount owed
any balance will be paid to you.
The Insurer will not pay more than the market value of the vehicle at the
time of the loss less the total of the excesses shown in your Schedule of
Insurance.
New vehicle benefit
The insurer will replace the vehicle with one of the same make, model and
specification if;
The loss or damage happens within twelve months from the date the
vehicle was first registered; and
You, or your partner, are the first and only registered keeper of the
vehicle (or the second registered keeper if the first registered keeper is
the manufacturer or supplying dealer and the delivery mileage is under
250 miles); and
You, or your partner, have owned the vehicle (or it has been hired to
you, or your partner, under a hire-purchase or leasing agreement) since
it was first registered as new (or you are the second owner if the first
owner is the manufacturer or supplying dealer and the delivery mileage is
under 250 miles); and
The cost of repair is valued at more than 50% of the cost of buying an
identical new vehicle at the time of the loss or damage (based on the
United Kingdom list price); and
The vehicle was supplied as new from within the territorial limits.
In these circumstances, if you ask the insurer to they will replace the
vehicle (and pay reasonable delivery charges) with a new vehicle of the
same make, model and specification.
The insurer can only do this if a replacement vehicle is available in the
territorial limits and anyone else who has an interest in the vehicle agrees.
If a replacement vehicle of the same make, model and specification is not
available, the insurer will, where possible, provide a similar vehicle of
identical list price.
If this is not acceptable to you, the insurer will not pay more than the market
value of the vehicle at the time of the loss.
Vehicle audio, navigation and entertainment
equipment
The Insurer will also cover the cost of replacing or repairing the vehicle's
audio, navigation and entertainment equipment up to the following amounts:
Unlimited for equipment fitted as original equipment by the manufacturer;
or
£500 for any other equipment not fitted by the manufacturer, provided it is
permanently fitted to the vehicle.
Approved repairer
If the damage to the vehicle is covered under your policy and it is repaired
by an approved repairer, you do not need to obtain any estimates and
repairs can begin immediately after the Insurer has authorised them. The
Insurer will arrange for one of their repairers to contact you to arrange to
collect the vehicle. Repairs made by the Insurer's approved repairers are
guaranteed for three years.
At your option, you can arrange for a repairer of your choice to carry out the
repairs. You must send the Insurer at least two detailed repair estimates and
full details of the incident as soon as reasonably possible. The Insurer will
only be liable for the repair costs at a non-approved repairer if the Insurer
has agreed that the costs are reasonable and the Insurer has issued an
authorisation to the repairer. The Insurer may need to inspect the vehicle.
The Insurer reserve the right to ask you to obtain alternative estimates and
they may not pay you more than their approved repairer would have
charged them for the repair of the vehicle.
What is not covered under section 3
The Insurer will not pay for:
The excesses shown in your Schedule of Insurance. You must pay
these amounts for every incident that you claim for under this section,
more than one excess can apply.
Loss or damage caused by theft or attempted theft if the keys or lock
transmitter or entry card from the keyless entry system are left in or on the
vehicle whilst you are not in the vehicle.
Loss of keys, keyless entry system devices, tapes, compact and mini
discs, DVD's and other portable media storage devices.
Loss or damage whilst you are not in the vehicle caused by theft or
attempted theft if the vehicle is left without being properly locked and/or if
any window, roof opening, removable roof panel or hood is left
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open or unlocked.
Loss or damage if any approved security or tracking device, which you
have told us is, or will be, fitted to the vehicle has not been set or is not in
full working order, or if the network subscription for the maintenance or air
time contract of any tracking device is not current at the time of loss.
Loss or damage to the vehicle and/or its contents as a result of someone
taking it by fraud or trickery.
Loss of or damage to the vehicle by theft, attempted theft unless this has
been reported to the police and a crime reference number obtained.
We will not pay for any losses that are not directly associated with the
incident that caused you to claim, unless expressly stated in this policy.
Loss or damage deliberately caused by any person entitled to be covered
under this policy or any person acting on their behalf.
Loss or damage resulting from incorrectly maintaining or fuelling the
vehicle or from the use of substandard fuel, lubricants or parts.
Loss of or damage to the vehicle caused by a person known to you
taking the vehicle without your permission, unless that person is reported
to the police for taking the vehicle without your permission.
Costs resulting from loss of use of the vehicle.
Any reduction in the market value of the vehicle following repair.
Any part of the cost of repair or replacement which improves the vehicle
or its accessories beyond its condition immediately before the loss or
damage occurred.
Loss or damage to the vehicle which arises as a result of any agreement
or transaction involving the vehicle such as vehicle service, MOT or
valet.
Loss or damage to any trailer, or their contents, being towed by the
vehicle.
Loss or damage to your vehicle as a result of:
Legal repossession
Return to its rightful owner
Seizure by police or their authorised representatives.
Loss or damage to in vehicle audio, television, DVD, phone,
games-console, or electronic navigation, unless these items are
permanently fitted to the vehicle.
Loss or damage caused by wear and tear or depreciation.
Loss or damage caused by any mechanical, electrical, electronic
computer or computer software failures, breakdowns, faults or breakages.
Loss or damage arising directly or indirectly from water freezing in the
cooling system of the vehicle.
Damage by frost.
Damage caused by the process of cleaning, modification, repairing or
restoring or by any gradually operating cause.
Damage to tyres caused by braking, punctures, cuts or bursts not as a
direct result of an accident.
Any storage charges unless you tell the Insurer about them and the
Insurer agree in writing to pay for them.
Any increase in damage as a result of the vehicle being moved under its
own power unless for safety reasons following an incident.
Costs of importing parts or accessories or storage costs caused by
delays, where the parts or accessories are not available from current
stock within the territorial limits.
Any amount over the cost shown in the manufacturer's latest price guide,
plus reasonable fitting costs, for any lost or damaged parts or
accessories if such parts or accessories are not available.
4 Glass damage
What is covered under this section
The Insurer will pay for:
If the glass in the front windscreen, sunroof, side or rear windows of the
Vehicle is damaged during the period of insurance the Insurer will pay the
cost of repairing or replacing it. The Insurer will also pay for any repair to the
bodywork of the Vehicle that has been damaged by broken glass from the
windscreen or windows. Windscreen recalibration costs are covered under
this section when using an approved repairer, subject to glass provider terms
and conditions.
If the repair or replacement is carried out by one of our approved
repairers, cover is unlimited subject to the amount not being greater
than the market value of the vehicle (to contact one of our approved
repairers please call 0344 412 2144).
If you choose to use your own supplier, then cover will be limited to £100
after taking off any windows glass excess as shown in your Schedule of
Insurance.
A claim solely under this section will not affect your no claims discount.
The Insurer will not pay for:
The glass excess shown in your Schedule of Insurance.
Loss of use of the vehicle.
Repair or replacement of any windscreen or window not made of glass.
The cost of importing parts or storage costs caused by delays where the
parts are not available from stock within the territorial limits.
5 Personal belongings
What is covered under this section
The Insurer will pay for:
Personal belongings, which are lost or damaged following an accident, fire,
theft or attempted theft involving the vehicle up to a maximum of £200 per
claim.
What is not covered under section 5
The Insurer will not pay for:
Loss or damage caused by wear and tear or depreciation.
Loss of, theft of or damage to whilst you are not in the vehicle if the
vehicle is left without being locked and/or if any window, roof opening,
removable roof panel or hood is left open or unlocked.
Money, credit or debit cards, stamps, tickets, vouchers, documents and
securities.
Goods, tools or samples carried in connection with any trade or business.
Loss of or damage to any radar detection equipment.
Loss of or damage to telephone or other communication equipment.
The cost of reinstating data from portable audio equipment, multi-media
equipment, communication equipment, personal navigation and radar
detection systems.
6 Medical expenses
What is covered under this section
The Insurer will pay for:
The medical expenses for each person who suffers any injury arising from an
accident while the person is in the vehicle. Up to a maximum of £200 for
each person injured.
7 Personal accident cover
What is covered under this section
If you or your partner are accidentally killed or injured in the European Union
or EEA while you are travelling in or getting out of the vehicle.
The Insurer will pay the following;
For death - £5,000
For the total and irrecoverable loss of sight in one or both eyes - £5,000
For the permanent loss (at above the wrist or ankle) of use of one or more
hands or feet - £5,000
The Insurer will only pay these amounts if the death or loss happens within 3
calendar months of the accident.
What is not covered under section 7
The Insurer will not pay for;
More than £10,000 per claim.
Death or injury to any person not wearing a seat belt when required to by
law.
Any intentional self injury, suicide or attempted suicide.
Any injury or death arising wholly or in part from any natural or inherent
disease or medical condition.
Any injury or death to any person driving at the time of the accident who is
found to have a higher level of alcohol or drugs in their body than is
allowed by law.
While you or your partner has any other vehicle insurance policy with
the Insurer, they will only pay the benefit under one policy only.
8 Replacement locks
What is covered under this section
If the lock transmitter, keys or other ignition activation device to the vehicle
are lost or stolen.
The Insurer will pay for:
A maximum of £500 under this section towards the cost of replacing the
following;
The door locks and/or boot lock;
Ignition/steering lock;
The keys or ignition activation device or the lock transmitter and central
locking interface;
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The reasonable cost of protecting the vehicle, transporting it to the
nearest repairers when necessary and delivering it after repair to your
address.
Provided it can be established that the identity or the risk address of the
vehicle is likely to be known to any person in receipt of such items.
What is not covered under section 8
The Insurer will not pay for:
The first £100 of any claim; or
Any claim where the keys, lock activation device or the lock transmitter
and central locking interface are either:
Left in or on the vehicle at the time of the loss; or
Taken without your permission by a person known to you, unless
that person is reported to the police.
9 Driving abroad
What is covered under this section
The insurer will provide the minimum insurance required by law while you or
any driver covered by this policy are using the vehicle within the following
countries: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France
(inclusive of Monaco), Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy
(inclusive of San Marino and the Vatican), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,
Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.
For customers with a registered address in Great Britain:
The insurer will also provide the cover shown on your Schedule of
Insurance for up to 30 days in any period of insurance while you are using
the vehicle within the countries referred to above.
For customers with a registered address in Northern Ireland:
The insurer will also provide the cover shown on your Schedule of
Insurance for travel in the Republic of Ireland during the period of
insurance. For other countries listed, the cover shown on your Schedule of
Insurance is limited to 30 days in any period of insurance while you are
using the vehicle within the countries referred to above.
If you are travelling to any of the countries referred to above, you are not
required to carry a printed International Motor Insurance Card (Green Card).
Legal evidence of your cover is shown on the reverse of your Certificate of
Motor Insurance.
The insurer may agree to extend the cover for more than 60 days as long as:
The vehicle is registered within the territorial limits; and is used in
accordance with Road Traffic Acts; and
Your main permanent home is within the territorial limits; and Your visit
abroad is only temporary; and
You request extended cover from us before you leave; and
You pay any additional premium we ask for.
If you want to extend your policy to give the same cover in a country outside
the countries referred to above, you must:
Tell us before you leave; and
If the insurer agrees, pay any additional premium we ask for where
applicable.
If the insurer agrees to your request, the insurer will issue you with a
Green Card as legal evidence of this cover for the vehicle. In addition, if
you intend to tow a caravan or trailer, they may also issue a Green Card
for the trailer or caravan.
If you wish to extend the cover for more than your specified days or travel to a
country not referred to above, please contact Customer Services on the
telephone number shown in your policy documents at least 21 days prior to
the first day of travel. If your planned travel is due to commence in less than
21 days, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can best assist
you.
The insurer will also pay customs duty if the vehicle is damaged and the
insurer decides not to return it after a valid claim on the policy.
Cover also applies while the vehicle is being carried between sea or airports
or railway stations within these countries, as long as this travel is by a
recognised sea, air or rail route.
Please visit www.mib.org.uk and www.gov.uk/driving-abroad for more
information about driving abroad.
What is not covered under section 9
If your Certificate of Motor Insurance allows a specific driver to drive any
other vehicle, that cover does not apply outside of the territorial limits.
10 Emergency transport and accommodation
What is covered under this section
If you are not able to drive the vehicle as a result of an accident which is
covered under section 2 or 3 of this policy, your insurer will assist with
getting you and your passengers to a safe location. Your insurer will also
pay you up to £100 per person in respect of:
Alternative travel expenses for you and all occupants of the vehicle to
reach your destination; and/or
Emergency overnight accommodation for you and all occupants of your
vehicle when an unplanned overnight stay is necessary.
What is not covered under this section
More than £500 per incident.
Reimbursement for the purchase of any drinks, meals, clothing, toiletries,
newspapers or telephone calls.
Any additional costs incurred for the transportation of any goods carried
within the vehicle
Coverage outside the territorial limits of your policy.
11 Uninsured driver promise
If the vehicle is involved in an accident that was not your fault and caused
by an uninsured motorist your insurer will refund the cost of your excess.
You must provide:
The vehicle registration and the make/model of the third party vehicle.
12 No claims discount (NCD)
If you do make a claim during the Period of Insurance, your no claims
discount will be reduced at the next renewal date in accordance with the
scale shown below.
The following will not affect your no claims discount:
Payments made under Section 4 - Glass damage of this policy.
Payments made under Emergency treatment (Section 1) of this policy.
Claims where you were not at fault, as long as the Insurer has recovered
all that the Insurer has paid from those who were responsible.
Your no claims discount cannot be transferred to another person or used on
more than one policy at the same time.
You should note any change in the level of your no claims discount is no
guarantee that your premium will not rise.
13 Cancellation
How to cancel your policy
You must contact us if you wish to cancel your policy. Our contact details
are on the reverse of your Certificate of Motor Insurance.
We will cancel your policy either from the date you contact us, or from any
later date you specify. The policy cannot be cancelled from an earlier date.
If you are paying your premiums by instalments, you must still pay us any
balance of premium due. Cancelling any direct debit instruction does not
mean you have cancelled the policy. You will still need to follow the
instructions above.
In the event of cancellation, the relevant fees shown in the Important
Information about Our Insurance Intermediary Services document will apply.
Cancellation by you within the first 14 days
If you cancel your policy within 14 days of the date you receive your policy
documents we will refund a percentage of the premium calculated on a daily
pro rata basis equivalent to the period of cover left unused, providing no
claims have been made. If a claim has been made, or there has been an
incident which may lead to a claim, no refund of premium will be
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given and all premiums would be due.
Cancellation by you after the first 14 days
If you cancel this policy after the 14-day period we will refund a percentage
of the premium calculated on a daily pro rata basis equivalent to the period of
cover left unused, providing no claims have been made. If a claim has been
made, or there has been an incident which may lead to a claim, no refund of
premium will be given and all premiums would be due.
Where we cancel your policy
We may cancel your policy if there are serious grounds to do so such as
non-payment, failure to supply requested validation documentation (proof of
No Claims Discount, Security etc) you have provided us with incorrect
information and you have failed to provide a remedy when requested or you
behave in a threatening, abusive or inappropriate manner towards our staff,
our representatives or providers. Where we cancel we will provide seven
days' prior written notice to your last known address unless we are required
to cancel earlier. If we cancel your policy we will refund a percentage of the
premium calculated on a daily pro rata basis equivalent to the period of cover
left unused, providing no claims have been made. If a claim has been made,
or there has been an incident which may lead to a claim, no refund of
premium will be given and all premiums would be due.
If we cancel your policy on the grounds of fraud, cancellation may be
immediate and we may keep any premium you have paid. We may also
inform the police of the circumstances.
14 General policy exclusions
You are not covered under your policy for any of the following;
Contracts
Any claim as a result of an agreement or contract unless it is one the Insurer
would have been liable for anyway.
Who uses the vehicle
Any injury, loss or damage which takes place while the vehicle is being:
Driven by or in the charge of any person not covered by your Certificate
of Motor Insurance; or
Used other than for the purposes allowed on your Certificate of Motor
Insurance; or
Driven by or in the charge of any person who does not hold or comply with
the conditions of a valid licence to drive such a vehicle in the country
within which the incident occurred.
Driven by or in the charge of any person that, at the time of the accident
is:
1. Convicted of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,
whether prescribed or otherwise.
2. Fails to provide a sample of breath, blood or urine when required
to do so, without lawful reason.
We have the right to recover from you any amounts which we pay before
such conviction or which we are required to pay by law.
This exception does not apply if the vehicle is;
Being serviced or repaired by a member of the motor trade.
Stolen or being taken away without your permission; or
Being parked by an employee of a hotel or restaurant as part of a
vehicle-parking service.
Confiscation
Any loss or damage resulting from confiscation, nationalisation, requisition or
destruction by or under the order of any government or public or legal
authority.
Track days and off road events
Any liability, loss or damage resulting from the use of the vehicle at any
event during which the vehicle may be driven on a motor racing track, or at
an off road event.
Cyber Loss
Any loss, theft, damage, impairment, disablement or loss of use of the
vehicle following a cyber attack caused by:
a) the use of, or failure of, any application, software or program in connection
with the vehicle, including driver assistance, safety, security, infotainment
or software updates whether authorised or unauthorised;
b) the use of, or failure of, any electronic device connected to the vehicle
(for example smartphones, tablets or smartwatches used for navigation,
infotainment or any other purpose);
c) any computer virus, ransomware, code or software;
d) theft of, loss of access to, or damage to, any telematic device or any
electronic data (for example files, music or images) wherever it is stored;
e) any threat, deception or hoax relating to a), b), c), and/or d) above.
Use on airfields
The Insurer will not pay claims arising directly or indirectly from any vehicle
being in a place used for the take-off, landing, parking or movement of
aircraft, including the associated service roads, refuelling areas, ground
equipment parking areas and the parts of passenger terminals of international
airports which come with the Customs examination area or any part of airport
premises to which the public does not have access to drive their vehicle.
Pollution
Any accident, injury, damage, loss or liability caused by pollution or
contamination, unless the pollution or contamination is caused by a sudden,
identifiable, unexpected and accidental incident which happens during the
Period of Insurance.
Earthquake
Any loss or damage caused by earthquakes and the result of earthquakes.
Pressure waves
Any loss or damage caused by pressure waves from aircraft or aerial devices
travelling at sonic or supersonic speeds.
Riot
Any loss or damage caused by riot, civil commotion or malicious act occurring
outside Great Britain, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands. This exception
does not apply to Section 1 - cover for your liability to others.
Radioactivity
Any loss or damage caused by, contributed to or arising from;
Ionising radiation from or contamination by radioactivity from any nuclear
fuel or from any nuclear waste from the combustion of nuclear fuel.
The radioactive, toxic, explosive or other hazardous or contaminating
properties of any nuclear installation, reactor or other nuclear assembly or
nuclear component thereof.
Any weapon or device or device employing atomic or nuclear fission and
/or fusion other like reaction or radioactive force or matter.
The radioactive, toxic, explosive or other hazardous or contaminating
properties of any radioactive matter.
War
War, invasion, act of foreign enemy hostilities or a warlike operation or
operation (whether war be declared or not), civil war, rebellion, revolution,
insurrection, civil commotion assuming the proportions of or amounting to an
uprising, military or usurped power.
Any action taken in controlling, preventing, suppressing or in any way relating
to the above except where such liability is required to be covered by the
Road Traffic Act.
Hazardous goods
This policy does not provide cover for any accident, injury, damage or loss
caused directly or indirectly by carrying of hazardous goods, other than to
meet the requirements of the Road Traffic Acts.
Foreign jurisdiction
This policy does not provide cover for any accident, injury loss, damage or
liability in respect of which any proceedings are brought or judgement is
obtained in any court outside of the territorial limits unless proceedings are
brought or judgement is obtained in the court of a foreign country where the
Insurer has agreed to extend cover under the policy to include foreign use.
Terrorism
Any loss or damage including accidental damage caused by or arising from
terrorism unless the insurer has to provide cover under any Road Traffic
Acts.
Towing
This policy does not provide cover when the vehicle is towing for hire or
reward any trailer or disabled mechanically propelled vehicle.
Explosion, sparks or ashes
This policy does not provide cover, any liability loss or damage caused by
explosion, sparks or ashes from the covered vehicle or from any trailer or
machinery attached to or detached from it.
Goods sold, transported or supplied
This policy does not cover any liability, loss or damage resulting from
anything sold, transported or supplied by you or on your behalf.
Compensation
This policy will not compensate you if you are unable to use your vehicle or
for any other expenses you have to pay because of this.
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Malicious damage
This policy does not cover liability, loss or damage caused maliciously or
deliberately by any person driving your vehicle with your permission or
agreement.
Un-roadworthy, unsafe and insecure loads
This policy does not provide cover for any accident, injury, damage or loss
when the covered vehicle is:
Being driven in an unsafe, un-roadworthy or damaged condition or does
not have a valid MOT certificate when needed.
Being driven with a number of passengers which is unsafe or greater than
the seating capacity of your vehicle.
Carrying an unsafe load.
Towing a trailer which is unsafe or has an insecure load.
15 General policy conditions
The insurer will only give you the cover described in this policy document
provided that you and all other drivers comply with the conditions set out
below and that the information that you gave us regarding the vehicle and
all covered drivers is true and complete as far as you know.
Taking care of your car, home and van
You and all other drivers must take all reasonable precautions to ensure that:
The vehicles software is kept up to date at all times by installing OTA
updates within the manufacturer's recommendations.
The vehicle has a current MOT certificate if applicable.
The vehicle has been protected against loss or damage.
We will not be liable for any loss, liability or damage where you fail to
maintain the vehicle in a roadworthy condition except to the extent that we
must provide cover under the Road Traffic Acts.
If we repair the vehicle following a covered claim, we will arrange for any
resultant damage to any Advanced Driver Assisted Systems (ADAS) fitted to
the vehicle to be repaired or recalibrated, however if we are not arranging
the repairs to the vehicle, you must immediately arrange for any defect to be
rectified, replaced or recalibrated.
Changes to your policy
You must notify us as soon as reasonably possible if any of your details on
the Statement of Insurance change. It's important that you check the
information you have provided and notify us immediately of any changes to
these details. Failure to disclose correct and complete information to the best
of your knowledge and belief may result in increased premiums, refusal of a
claim or not being fully paid, your policy being cancelled or being made null
& void and treated as if it never existed.
Accidents and claims
You must notify us as soon as reasonably possible, of:
You or any driver receiving any notice of prosecution, inquest or fatal
accident enquiry or you or any driver being sent a claim form from a court
or a letter.
You or any driver must send such documentation to the Insurer,
unanswered, as soon as reasonably possible.
You must ensure that the police are notified within 48 hours of you or any
driver becoming aware of any incident involving theft, attempted theft, or
malicious damage and a crime reference number is obtained.
You or anyone who drives the vehicle must not admit liability for, offer,
negotiate or seek settlement of any claim without our written permission.
You or anyone who drives the vehicle must take reasonable steps to
minimise the loss if an incident which gives rise to a claim occurs.
The insurer is entitled under this policy to;
Take over and conduct the defence and settlement of any claim in your
name or in the name of any other person insured by your policy.
Instigate proceedings at their own expense and for their own benefit but
in your name or in the name of any other person insured by your policy
to recover any payment that they have made under your policy.
Recover from you the amount of any claim that they are required to settle
by law which the insurer would not otherwise have paid under this
policy.
Pay the legal owner of the vehicle in the event of a loss.
Require proof of ownership and value of the insured property in the event
of a loss.
You or any person who makes a claim under your policy must give the
insurer all reasonable assistance and information in relation to any claim
made under your policy.
Fraud
You must not act in a fraudulent manner. You, any authorised driver, or any
person acting for you must not make false or exaggerated claims. If you,
any authorised driver, or anyone acting for you makes a claim knowing any
part of it to be false or exaggerated, the insurer will not pay the claim and the
insurer will cancel your policy. The insurer shall be entitled to recover from
you the amount of any claim already paid under the policy during the period
of insurance.
If the insurer cancels your policy on the grounds of fraudulent activity, they
will keep any premium you have paid and may inform the police of the
circumstances.
Other insurances
If at the time of any incident which results in a claim under your policy there
is any other insurance in force covering the same liability, loss or damage,
the insurer will only pay their share of the claim. The share to be paid by
each insurer will be determined either by the appropriate court or by
agreement between the insurers involved.
This provision will not place any obligation upon us to accept any liability
under Section 1 which the insurer would otherwise be entitled to exclude
under Exceptions to Section 1.
F Complaints procedure
We aim to provide a high level of service to all our customers but
occasionally things can go wrong, when this happens we will do everything
we can to put things right.
Complaints procedure
If you have a complaint about our service or the administration of your
policy, please contact us in the first instance by phoning customer services
on 0344 412 2139. We will aim to resolve your complaint over the phone
within 24 hours.
If your complaint is not resolved to your satisfaction within 24 hours we will
send you a written acknowledgment of your complaint together with the next
steps we will be taking to resolve it. If you prefer to put your complaint in
writing please send it to The Customer Relations Manager, Fusion House,
Bretton Way, Peterborough, PE3 8BG.
Next steps
In the unlikely event that your complaint remains unresolved four weeks after
being made, we will send you either our final response or a letter explaining
why we are not yet in a position to resolve your complaint and advise you
when we will be in contact again.
If after eight weeks of making your complaint we are still not in a position to
issue you with our final response we will send you a letter explaining the
reason for the delay and advising you of your right to complain to the
Financial Ombudsman Service.
If we cannot resolve your complaint, you may refer your complaint to the
Financial Ombudsman Service within six months of receiving our final
response letter.
The address is Financial Ombudsman Service, Exchange Tower, London,
E14 9SR. The website address is www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk and their
telephone numbers are 0800 023 4567 from a landline and 0300 123 9123
from a mobile.
Complaints which your Insurer is required to resolve will be passed on to
them by us. We will notify you when we do this. If you are unhappy with the
decision you receive you can refer your complaint to the Financial
Ombudsman Service within six months of receiving your Insurers final
response letter.
Following the complaints procedure does not affect your right to take legal
action.
G Data protection notice
Who is processing your data?
We are BISL Limited, we arrange and administer Dial Direct car, home and
van insurance and we are the data controllers of the personal data that you
provide and/or that we collect from you. This means we are the
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company responsible for deciding how your data is processed.
BISL Limited is part of the Markerstudy Group and provides products and
services under various brands. If you want to know more about the
Markerstudy Group and the brands that BISL operates you can find out more
at www.bglinsurance.co.uk
Car, Home and Van Insurance
To provide you with car, home and van insurance, we need to share your
data with the insurers we work with. This is to allow the insurers to consider
your application for insurance and to allow them to deal with any claims you
make on your insurance policy. The insurers will also be data controllers in
relation to the data they receive from us and any additional data the insurer
may collect about you when dealing with a claim. This means that the
insurers are in charge of how they handle your data and we are not
responsible for this.
Your insurer is set out in your Schedule of Insurance.
When you choose to add an additional product to your insurance policy,
such as breakdown cover, we will also need to share your data with the
supplier of the additional product to allow it to be provided.
You can find further information in the terms and conditions for each
additional product.
If you pay for your policy by monthly instalments you will be taking out a
credit agreement. Your credit arrangement will be provided by BFSL Limited,
which is part of the Markerstudy Group and which provides credit
arrangements on our behalf. Data relevant to your credit agreement will be
shared with BFSL Limited. BFSL Limited will also be a data controller of this
data and will be responsible for how that data is processed.
Where do we get the data from?
From you
Most of the data that we process will be data that we collect from you directly
when you request a quote. We will ask you various questions to collect the
data we need for the purpose of your policy. We will not be able to provide a
quote unless you answer the mandatory questions.
From your use of our website and services
We also collect data about you based on your actions, for example we
collect data about how and when you use our websites, or our services so
that we can build up a picture of you as a customer. This can include
information such as how many quotes you have obtained for insurance from
us, mouse clicks/taps, mouse movements, page scrolling and text entered
into forms. This helps us to provide you with a good service and to design
improvements to our products and services (including changes to our
website) but is also used to help us to prevent and detect fraud.
If you contact us electronically, we may collect your electronic identifier e.g.
Internet Protocol (IP) address or telephone number supplied by your service
provider. This information may be used by us and/or shared with and used by
insurers to aid in the detection of fraud.
If we speak to you on the telephone we may record the telephone call and if
you use our webchat service we will keep a record of the conversation. We
do this so that we have an accurate record of your conversation with us. We
also use this data for monitoring and quality control purposes and may use it
for training purposes.
From price comparison sites
If you have been directed to us from a price comparison site then the price
comparison site will have provided us with data that you entered in order to
allow us to provide you with a quote.
When you purchase one of our policies through a price comparison site we
will need to share some information with the price comparison site, for
example, information relating to whether the policy has been purchased or
the status of the policy. We will also exchange information that is necessary
to help resolve any queries or complaints.
Our service providers
We or our insurers will sometimes use third parties to process personal
information on our behalf. Where third parties process your personal
information on our behalf, we will have a contract in place with them placing
obligations on them to keep your data secure and only use it for the
purposes that we authorise.
The third parties that we use may include, for example, IT service providers,
market research agencies and debt collection agencies or tracing agents
appointed by us.
From other companies
As part of considering your quote, administering (including amending or
renewing) your policy or dealing with any claims on your policy, we, our
insurers and/or our credit providers will exchange information about you
with other companies and/or carry out checks with various databases, which
is standard practice in the insurance industry. We have set out below some of
the common databases that may be checked.
DVLA
If you provide your, or any named driver's, driving licence number this will be
passed to the DVLA, either by us or the insurers we work with, in order for a
search to be carried out to confirm your (or any named driver's) licence
status, entitlement and relevant restriction information and
endorsement/conviction data.
Undertaking searches using your driving licence number helps insurers
check information to prevent fraud and ensure policy premiums are fair.
A search with the DVLA will not show on your (or your named driver's)
driving licence record.
For details relating to information held about you by the DVLA, please visit
www.dvla.gov.uk
Credit searches
We and/or our insurers or credit provider(s) will carry out checks with credit
reference agencies, including-
checks against publicly available information such as the Electoral
Register, County Court Judgments, bankruptcy or repossession
information;
checks against data relating to your credit history. If you enter into a
credit agreement to pay for your policy, we may also pass to Credit
Reference Agencies information we hold about you and your payment
record with us. Credit Reference Agencies share information with
other organisations, enabling applications for financial products to be
assessed or to assist the tracing of debtors, or to prevent fraud. We
may ask Credit Reference Agencies to provide a credit scoring
computation. Credit scoring uses a number of factors to work out risks
involved in any application. A score is given to each factor and a total
score obtained and this together with other factors will be used to
assess your application for a quote or a policy.
The credit reference agencies will keep a record of the search and you may
see this recorded on your credit file whether or not you proceed with your
quote. If you decide to take out a credit agreement, the search and details of
your payment history with the credit provider will also be visible to other
lenders. You can find out further information about how the Credit Reference
Agencies collect and use personal data at www.callcredit.co.uk/crain which
also provides you with details of how to contact the Credit Reference
Agencies if you want to check the information they hold about you.
Claims and Underwriting Exchange and Other Registers and Databases
We, the insurer and/or the re-insurer exchange information with various
databases and registers to help us check information provided, to detect and
prevent crime or fraud and to obtain information about your no claims history.
These may include the Claims and Underwriting Exchange Register, the
Hunter Database, the Motor Insurance Anti-Fraud and Theft Register, the No
Claims History Database and any other relevant industry databases or
registers. Under the conditions of your policy, you must tell us about any
incident (such as an accident or theft) which may give rise to a claim whether
or not a claim is made. When you tell us about an incident, we or the insurer
will pass this information to the registers and any other relevant registers.
Motor Insurance Database
Information relating to your insurance policy will be added to the Motor
Insurance Database ("MID") managed by the Motor Insurers' Bureau ("MIB").
MID and the data stored on it may be used by certain statutory and/or
authorised bodies including the Police, the DVLA, the DVLANI, the Insurance
Fraud Bureau and other bodies permitted by law for purposes not limited to
but including:-
i. Electronic Licensing
ii. Continuous Insurance Enforcement
iii. Law enforcement (prevention, detection, apprehension and/or prosecution
of offenders)
iv. The provision of government services and/or other services aimed at
reducing the level and incidence of uninsured driving.
If you are involved in a road traffic accident (either in the UK, the EEA or
certain other territories), insurers and/or the MIB may search the MID to
obtain relevant information.
Persons (including his or her appointed representatives) pursuing a claim in
respect of a road traffic accident (including citizens of other countries) may
also obtain relevant information which is held on the MID. It is vital that the
MID holds your correct registration number. If it is incorrectly shown on the
MID you are at risk of having your vehicle seized by the Police. You can
check that your correct registration number details are shown on the MID at
www.askMID.com
Existing Data
We will check our existing records to see if you have held a policy
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or obtained a quote with us, or any of the brands BISL Limited administer,
before. We will also share personal data with our other brands, Group
Companies and insurers for these purposes. The credit providers we work
with (as described in the "Who is processing your data? " section above) will
also carry out checks against data that they hold on you if you have held a
credit agreement with them or applied for credit with them before.
Checking and comparing this data helps us to assess your quote (including
at renewal). This data will also be used for research and analysis in
accordance with the section headed "What do we use your data for?" below.
Publicly available sources
We or our insurers use some open sources of data which are not personal
data (such as information about particular geographic areas) and combine
this with the personal data that we hold about you (such as your own
address) in order to assess insurance risk and provide you with an accurate
quote.
Providing data about other people
We will sometimes need you to provide us with data about other people, for
example where another person is being added to the policy as a joint
policyholder or named driver. Where you give us data about someone else,
you must make sure that you have made that person aware of this Privacy
Policy. If we ask you to confirm your consent to certain data being
processed, you are giving consent for your data and any relevant data
relating to the other person to be processed. Where this privacy policy refers
your
or whose data you provide us with.
What do we use your data for?
The data that we hold is used for the following purposes:-
Part 1 - Providing you with a quote and administering
your policy
The personal data that we use for the purposes set out in this Part includes
information you provide during your quote, information about previous or
existing policies held by us or our insurers, identification information,
information from credit reference agencies, your policy and payment history
and behavioural information that we gather from your use of our website and
how you manage your policy.
Providing you with a service
As you would expect, this data is used to provide you with the service you
have requested, for example a quote or an insurance policy. When you take
out a policy, we will continue to use your data to provide you with annual
renewal quotes and where we can we will use the data to automatically
renew your policy and continue to provide you with insurance cover. If you
would prefer that we don't use your data to automatically renew your policy
then you can opt out of the automatic renewal process by contacting us. This
means we will still use your data to generate a renewal quote but your
policy will not renew unless you tell us that you would like to accept the
renewal quote. You can find more information about this in your policy
documents.
Credit agreements and payments
Both we and the credit provider use this data (including data held in relation
to our other brands) to help us build up a picture of you as a customer. This
allows us to carry out more accurate assessments of you as a customer when
you apply for products with us, including creditworthiness assessments. It
helps us to provide you with more relevant information such as making sure
we show you the right content at the right time. We also use this information
to help calculate your future quotes. This information will also be shared with
our insurers for these purposes.
Data will also be used by us or your credit provider (if applicable) to
administer any payments due under your policy and this will include (where
necessary) sharing data relating to your payments with credit reference
agencies, debt collection agencies or any financial organisations such as
banks or payment providers for purposes connected with payment
processing, refunds, funding or associated services. If you have taken out
credit you can find further information within the credit agreement.
Additional information about your circumstances
If you let us know that you have any accessibility requirements or any
circumstances which may impact the service we provide to you, we will keep
a record of the information you provide so that we can provide an appropriate
service to you for example if you tell us that you need documents in an
alternative format. Where we can, and if we feel it is appropriate, we may also
pass this information to our suppliers or partners to ensure that they can also
provide an appropriate service to you.
Data protection law says that we have to tell you the legal basis on which we
process your personal data.
In relation to personal data used for the purposes described in this Part 1, we
process this data because it is necessary to perform the contract that we
have in place with you to provide you with the quote or the policy that you
have requested.
Part 2 - Fraud Prevention
In order to prevent and detect fraud we, the credit provider and/or the
insurer or the re-insurer may use the personal data set out above at any time
to undertake searches to prevent fraud and money-laundering and to verify
your identity. This will include checking or sharing your details with credit
reference agencies and fraud prevention agencies.
If false or inaccurate information is provided or if we or a fraud prevention
agency determine that you pose a fraud or money laundering risk, we may
refuse to provide the services and/or financing you have requested and we
may stop providing existing services to you.
A record of any fraud or money laundering risk will be retained by the fraud
prevention agencies and which may be checked by other organisations for
example when: checking details on applications for credit and credit related
or other facilities; managing credit and credit related credit accounts or
facilities; recovering debt and tracing beneficiaries; checking details on
applications for new products and dealing with claims for all types of
insurance. This may result in others refusing to provide services, financing or
employment to you.
Fraud prevention agencies can hold your personal data for different periods
of time, and if you are considered to pose a fraud or money laundering risk,
your data can be held by them for up to six years.
In relation to personal data used for the purposes described in this Part 2, we
process this data because we have a legitimate business interest in carrying
out these activities to protect against fraud and because there is a substantial
public interest in preventing and detecting crime including fraud.
Part 3 - Other Uses of Data
Marketing
When you request your quote you will be given an opportunity to confirm
whether you are happy to receive marketing material from us. If you confirm
you are happy to receive this material, we will use your postal address, email
address and telephone number to send you marketing materials by post,
email, telephone call or SMS. We do not pass your data to third parties for
marketing purposes.
You can change your mind at any time by logging into your Self Service
Centre and updating your preferences. You can also unsubscribe from
emails by clicking on the unsubscribe link on any marketing emails that we
send you or by contacting us.
This will not impact any communications that we need to send you for the
purpose of your policy, for example communications about your renewal,
updates about your policy or information about any quotes we've provided
to you.
We use the data we hold to help us understand our customer demographic,
to help us improve the services that we provide to you and to help us target
our advertising and marketing so that we show customers adverts or
marketing which may be more relevant to them. We may sometimes work
with carefully selected third parties to do this for example using advertising
services provided by organisations such as Google and Facebook and may
share data with them to carry out this research and analysis, however will not
sell your data to third parties for them to market to you.
Market Research
From time to time we may want to use your postal address, email address
and/or telephone number to contact you to assist us with our research by
asking you a few questions about the service you have received or by asking
if you would like to complete a review of our services. We may sometimes
ask market research companies to contact you on our behalf.
If you would prefer us not to contact you for market research purposes then
you can let us know by contacting us.
Research and Analysis Activities
We use data relating to your quotes or your policy, including
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your claims history, to carry out various research and analysis activities to
help us to regularly review and improve the products and services we provide
and carry out research relating to underwriting, claims and pricing. We also
share this data with our insurers to enable them to use this data for these
purposes. Where possible, data will be shared on an anonymised basis. The
data will not be used to make any decisions that will affect you or any other
individual.
We also use the data that we collect about you through your website usage
to carry out research and analysis into usage and activities on our website to
enable us to continue to improve our website and our products and services.
In relation to personal data used for the purposes described in this Part 3, we
process this data because we have a legitimate business interest in carrying
out these activities to promote and improve our business. We have ensured
appropriate safeguards to protect your rights when processing this data for
these purposes.
Part 4 - Special Personal Data and Criminal
Convictions
In order to provide your quote and administer your policy we may ask you
to provide data which data protection law classifies as "special personal
data". This includes information about your health (such as any medical
conditions) or information relating to criminal convictions or alleged or actual
criminal offences.
Where we collect special personal data and criminal conviction or offence
data to provide you with your quote and your policy, we process this data
because it is in the substantial public interest to do so for the purposes of
advising on, arranging, underwriting or administering an insurance contract.
It may also be necessary for us to retain a copy of any special personal data
and criminal conviction or offence data for the purpose of making or
defending claims or preventing or detecting crime, including fraud.
How long do we keep data?
We'll only keep your personal data as long as we need it and ensure it is
securely destroyed when it is no longer required. We do however need to
keep certain data after your policy has ended for certain periods as detailed
below.
Generally, if you take out a policy with us, you can expect us to keep your
data for a period of 10 years following the end of your policy unless there is
a requirement for us to keep the data for longer, for example if there are any
ongoing queries or claims relating to the policy.
We keep data for these periods as it plays an important part in allowing us to
undertake fraud detection and prevention activities, allows us to deal with any
queries or complaints that may arise regarding the quote and allows us to
carry out research and analysis to help us improve our products and services
(as described in the section headed "What do we use your data for?").
Overseas Transfer of Data
We may use third party suppliers to process personal data about you. Some
of these suppliers may be located in countries outside the UK which may not
have equivalent laws in place to protect your personal data. For example, we
use third party software suppliers to process data such as your IP address
and email address. Our insurers may also process personal data in
countries outside the UK which may not have equivalent laws in place to
protect your personal data. Our insurers are data controllers in respect of
any such processing.
Whenever we do use third party suppliers to process personal data about
you outside the UK we will ensure that your personal data is kept securely, is
only used for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy and is afforded
equivalent protection as it would be if it were processed in the UK. We do this
through various mechanisms, for example making sure that approved
contractual clauses are in place with the supplier. If you would like any further
information please contact us
Your Rights
Data protection law gives you various rights in relation to your personal data.
All the rights set out below can be exercised by contacting us using the
contact details set out under the "Contacting us" section below. Those rights
include:-
You have the right to ask us to provide a copy of the personal data
that we hold about you. This is called a Data Subject Access Request
or "DSAR".
You can access information about your policy and your policy documents
by logging into your Self Service Centre. If you want to receive other
personal data that BISL Limited holds then please contact us using the
contact details below. When contacting us please describe the information
you require and include the following: your full name, your date of birth,
your full address and your quote/policy number. For security purposes we
may need to ask you for further information to verify your identity. If you
require information sending to different contact details to those held on your
policy please include a copy of your passport or driving licence and proof of
address such as a recent utility bill to assist us in verifying your identity. We
might also need to ask you for additional information to help us locate the
data that you are looking for.
Once we have all the information that we need to process your DSAR, we
will respond within one month unless your DSAR is very large or complex, in
which case we may need to extend this period. If we need to do this we will
let you know.
If you want to make a DSAR in relation to personal data that is held by the
insurer of your policy then you will need to contact the insurer directly. You
can find their details in your policy documents.
You have the right to ask us to correct inaccurate personal data that
we hold about you. If you think any of your personal data is
inaccurate, please contact us and, provided we can verify your
identity and are satisfied as to the accuracy of the correction
requested, we will correct the relevant personal data as soon as we
can.
You have the right to request that we provide a copy of your personal
data in a machine readable format or to ask us to send your personal
data to another company. This applies to personal data that you have
provided to us, which we have processed electronically, such as data
you entered on our website when you obtained a quote.
You also have the right to ask us to delete personal data that we hold
about you. We are obliged to delete personal data in some
circumstances, such as where it is no longer needed. However, data
protection laws allow us to keep the personal data if we need to, for
example if the data is needed to allow us to administer your policy or
if the data is needed for fraud prevention. In any case, we will retain
your personal data in line with the retention periods detailed under
"How long do we keep data?" above.
You have the right to ask us not to do anything with your personal
data except store it in limited circumstances, such as if you and we do
not agree on the accuracy of personal data and steps are required to
validate it.
You have the right to object to us processing certain personal data
about you. For example, you can ask us to stop processing data for
marketing or market research purposes. However, where we need to
continue to process the personal data, for example to administer your
policy or for fraud prevention purposes, we are not obliged to stop
processing it.
You have the right to ask to review significant decisions that we have
made about you wholly by automated means. The nature of the
quotes that we provide to you means that we have to use this kind of
automated decision making in relation to your personal data (including
special categories of personal data) to assess your quotes. This
means that our computers will consider lots of different pieces of
information about you and about the policy you have requested (such
as information about your vehicle) in order to calculate whether or not
we are able to offer you a quote, at what price this should be and
whether we can offer you a credit agreement to pay for your premium.
Automated decision making will be used when you request a quote,
when we are considering whether we can offer you a renewal quote
and also if any changes are made to your policy. We may also use
automated decision making to decide if you pose a fraud or money
laundering risk. If you ask us to review the decision, we will make sure
that it is examined by a human and we will confirm the outcome to
you. This does not necessarily mean that the decision will be
changed.
Contacting us about data
If you would like to contact us about any of your data rights set out under
"Your Rights" above, then please contact [email protected] or
write to Data Requests, BGL Customer Services, Fusion House, Katharine
Way, Bretton, Peterborough PE3 8BG. You can use these details to contact
BISL Limited, BFSL Limited or ACM ULR Limited which are all part of the
Markerstudy Group.
If you have any other queries or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you
would like to contact the Data Protection Officer, for BISL Limited, BFSL
Limited or ACM ULR Limited, you can email [email protected] or write to
the Data Protection Officer at Fusion House, Katharine Way, Bretton,
Peterborough, PE3 8BG. Please make sure you include details of the
product and brand that you are contacting the Data Protection Officer about
in your email or letter.
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If you have a complaint regarding how your personal data has been
processed by us then please contact us first using our complaints procedure
set out in your policy documents.
You also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office,
which regulates data protection compliance. You can find more information
by visiting their website www.ico.org.uk
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