Gathering Awareness of Nasty insurance brokersI had dealings with an insurance agent in Parthenay over a number of years. It was ok for a while, but then turned nasty. Imagen my horror agent attempted to collect money for a policy which I had cancelled, perfectly legitimately (and in accordance with statutory EU insurance laws). They demanded I pay a sum of money, which eventually they actually couldn't offer any justification for. They had pursued it including using a bailiff to try to harass & pressure me into paying. The bailiff wrote a letter demanding the amount be paid in full within 8 days. However, the letter that arrived - over two weeks later - was postmarked 8 days after the date the letter was written. For a while I thought I was dealing with Damian from The Omen movie, until I put the ball right back in their 'Chairman-Mau' Court.Outside of the subliminal messages, the blunt truth here is whatever insurance company you choose, do not be fooled because the broker has English-speaking staff who may fool you by coming across as laid-back and friendly. Be vigilant in reading and understanding what you agree to, and sign for. Preferably use an independent financial adviser or solicitor to check everything within the (mandatory) cooling-off period. It's money well spent in the long term.Sadly, I only ever made 1 claim over several years of dealing with them, for some storm damage to my roof. Guess what? They squirmed out of paying out. I should have terminated them then...
