Academy Insurance Services Ltd

[stanbesida]

I have received a letter from the above company and they have claimed that they will be taking over my insurance policy from the 1st June 2019 and I am wondering whether anybody knows anything about this company and whether I should agree to let them take over my policy?

[Mamyalynne]

Ideally contact your current provider and ask them to elucidate.

https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/03041967

[douglas9401]

I don't know anything about them but I'd guess it will be similar to when pension companies score big bucks out of selling business on.

Some spivs make a wee killing and everything seems to move along as before.

[ubasses]

Just looked at trust pilot, they got mainly good reviews, but on the review centre site they were awful. Neither had any posts going back very far, so maybe a call to your current insurers to see what guarntees they have been given for their customers.

[bhg481]

They are just brokers and, if your dates are correct, they have already taken over management of your policy. Your car is still insured with the same company ; it just means your renewal reminder will come from Academy instead of your former broker and, if you are unlucky enough to have to make a claim, they are the people you will have to deal with.

[bhg481]

Incidentally, I'd be surprised if your former brokers are still in business - Academy will have bought them out ie, bought their customer database. This happened to a former schoolfriend of mine - he had his own broker company and when he wanted to retire he sold it to one of the big companies.

[Hopkirk]

Just switch at next renewal

[stanbesida]

Many thanks for all your answers.

[TonyV]

Every time house or car insurance is due, I do a search and normally find a cheaper quote, ring current insurers and they meet the quote I've found or else I change provider. Just about to do the same with our gas and electric supplier.