Users' questions

Can you transfer no claims discount to another person?

Can you transfer no claims discount to another person?

“No-claims bonus, on the whole, is not transferable from person to person,” he says. “This is because you select the main driver of the vehicle when taking out the policy, and it is their good driving record that the years claim-free will be supporting.”

Can you transfer no claims discount from a car to a van?

If you’ve built up an NCB in your name, you’ll usually be able to transfer it from one vehicle to another. So, for example, you can transfer your NCB from a car to a van but you can’t apply the same NCB to both vehicles.

Can you transfer no claim bonus to a new vehicle?

The No Claim Bonus (NCB) is given to the policy owner and not to the insured vehicle. Therefore, the NCB cannot be passed on to another name. However, you can use the retained NCB (certificate is issued) when buying a new policy for your new car.

Can I transfer my NCD to my son?

Transfer of NCD between parent and child / spouse are allowed only with certain insurers, so do check with your agent beforehand. If the transfer is allowed, it is a one-time transfer and you will not be able to reverse it in the future.

Do second drivers earn no claims?

Can named drivers build up their own NCD? No, unfortunately named drivers can’t build up their own no claim discount (NCD). You can only earn NCD if you’re the policyholder or the NCD holder on a multi car policy.

Can you have 2 policyholders on 1 car?

Is it illegal to have two policies on one car? No, doubling up on your car insurance isn’t illegal. However, if you make a claim from two insurance providers, you can’t try and claim for the full amount from each of them. Doing so is considered fraud, and that is illegal.

Can I swap my van insurance to a car?

Almost all insurers will let you transfer your car insurance to a new car. But it could change your price. If your car’s more powerful, more valuable or less safe than your old one, you might have to pay a lot more. You’ll usually have to pay an admin fee to switch your vehicle, too.

Does Direct Line ask for proof of no claims?

Direct Line You can use your renewal notice or a letter confirming your no claims discount, as long as it has the following details: insurer’s name, policy number, your name, policy expiry date and number of years of no claims discount.

Can I use my NCD on a second car?

Unfortunately you cannot use your no claims discount twice. You can only use your no claims discount on one vehicle at any one time. However, you will be able to start earning another no claim discount if you take out a policy on a second car.

How many years no claims do I lose after an accident?

If you make a claim on your insurance and your insurance provider pays out, your no claims discount is typically reduced by two years. If the accident wasn’t your fault, your insurance provider will try to recover the costs from the driver who was at fault. In which case, your NCD should be unaffected.

Can you transfer no claims discount from one insurance company to another?

However, no claims discount is transferable from one insurance company to another. So, if you have 2 years NCD from one insurance company and then go with another company which offers you a better quote, you will be able to use that NCD from your previous insurance company to your new one.

How does no claims discount on car insurance work?

A no claims discount (NCD), also known as a no claims bonus, can go a long way towards cutting the cost of your car insurance. Here’s how it works. What is a no claims discount? Every year you drive without claiming on your car insurance gives you an extra year of no claims discount.

Can a no claims bonus be transferred to car insurance?

The transfer of a no claims bonus (NCB) or discount (NCD) happens at your motorbike or car insurance provider’s discretion. It’s not guaranteed, but it’s certainly worth asking the question. The majority of insurance providers will accept a no claims history of up to nine years, to give you a discount on your premium.

Can you transfer your no claim discount to budget direct?

Yes — you can transfer your no-claim discount from your previous insurer to Budget Direct. To do this, you must supply us with proof of your previous discount. For example, you may have a renewal notice from your previous insurer that shows your no-claim discount (or no-claim bonus or driver rating).