Check if your insurer has premium relief for you
If money is tight and you cannot pay your short-term insurance premiums, downscale rather than lose your cover
14 April 2020 - 10:10
Downscaling your short-term insurance cover rather than ditching it is an option if you are cash-strapped as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown, but do so with extreme caution after you’ve exhausted the relief on offer.
Industry experts say to avoid exposing yourself to risk if you downscale, you should ask your broker to restructure your insurance. You may qualify for financial relief insurers are offering, ranging from accessing cashback bonuses early, discounted excess payments in the event of a motor accident, or even premium holidays...
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