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Cocker Specific Discussion => Health => Insurance => Topic started by: JulieM on February 10, 2012, 01:17:36 PM

Title: Argos- massive price increase- should I change?
Post by: JulieM on February 10, 2012, 01:17:36 PM

Hi All,

I got Flories insurance renewal today (Argos Platinum) and it's gone up from £15 to £28 per month. She's 1, fit as a fiddle and we've made no claims to date and she has no pre-existing conditions.

I've been on line and got a quote for identical levels of cover from John Lewis (also Lifetime cover). They're quoting £19 per month.

I've been on the phone to Argos and they're not prepared to match the JL price or even shift down a bit.

I'm minded to move- to either JL or someone else- anyone got any thoughts? Is this common at the moment?

Title: Re: Argos- massive price increase- should I change?
Post by: 8 Hairy Feet on February 10, 2012, 01:24:43 PM

Going to watch this because Ellies
renewal from Argos will be due soon
Don't know how much yet but I've
already got a quote from Axa at £10.46
a month.
steffxxx

Title: Re: Argos- massive price increase- should I change?
Post by: LynneB on February 10, 2012, 01:42:58 PM

I would definately change, there are lots more out there that are more reasonable.

Title: Re: Argos- massive price increase- should I change?
Post by: Ninasmum on February 10, 2012, 03:15:02 PM

Personally i would def. change it simply because of the huge increase in her premium  :o
You have given Argos a chance to negotiate & as they haven't been at all helpful then i would move my business to a company that is.  :shades:

Title: Re: Argos- massive price increase- should I change?
Post by: Neon on February 10, 2012, 03:40:24 PM

I'm with Argos but renewal not due just yet.  If I were in your position I would move without a doubt.  I'm expecting them to hike my premiums up. so if I can move to another insurer, I will.  That's an unreasonable increase so tell them to get lost  :005:

Title: Re: Argos- massive price increase- should I change?
Post by: Joules on February 10, 2012, 03:42:05 PM

If you can get the same or better cover I would definitely change - and John Lewis are pretty good  ;)

Title: Re: Argos- massive price increase- should I change?
Post by: LurcherGirl on February 10, 2012, 03:48:32 PM

If there are no pre-existing conditions, yes, I would change. The reason why there was such a big price hike is most likely because you got a discount last year as a new customer, which you now don't get anymore.  :blink:

Title: Re: Argos- massive price increase- should I change?
Post by: pipkoi on February 10, 2012, 05:33:48 PM

Charlie's with Argos & has just received his renewal. Must go & check it carefully

Title: Re: Argos- massive price increase- should I change?
Post by: Geordietyke on February 10, 2012, 05:56:17 PM

I'm with Argos Platinum and Odie's renewal isn't due till May but when I renewed last May, for his 2nd year, the premiums had gone up massively.  I'd not claimed and there hasn't been any problems etc and I managed to negotiate them to £200 for the year.  If they want any more this May, they can whistle for it >:( :lol2:

Title: Re: Argos- massive price increase- should I change?
Post by: Christal on February 10, 2012, 06:47:18 PM

Axa Lifetime insurance is really good, and they underwrite a lot of the other Insurances.