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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Looking at 26,740 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently highlight the competitive pricing and excellent value, often finding policies significantly cheaper than previous insurers. People appreciate the straightforward and efficient service, noting the ease of arranging and managing policies online or over the phone. Many also commend the staff for their helpfulness, politeness, and professional approach, making interactions pleasant and clear. However, some customers also noted difficulties with customer service, experiencing long wait times, unhelpful transfers between departments, and a reliance on automated chat systems that often directed them to call instead. A few people also reported issues with communication, such as messages not being received or complaints going unanswered, leading to frustration regarding policy changes or payment queries.

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Price

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User experience

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Service

Customers had positive experiences with service, often highlighting the quick, easy, and efficient process... See more

Customer service

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Staff

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Process of getting quote straightforward. Price with existing company rose by 40% from last year - never made claim in 48years! Too soon to judge Hastings as can only tell when it comes to use service... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Quite easy to navigate the app, the only problem is when getting a new quote for another vehicle i have to put all my information in again, even though im doing it through the app that already as my... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The handling of my enquiry from start to finish was tremendous and everything was explained in simple terms. My only regret is not going with them sooner as I got a better deal (by miles compared to... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been with Hastings before and they looked after me then so had no hesitation of coming back and this time I’ve used their premier Insurance which gives me everything I need great price. Good resp... See more

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  1. Insurance Company
  2. Insurance Broker

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Hastings Direct is one of the UK's fastest growing insurance brokers. We offer car, bike, van and home insurance.

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4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cancelled my insurance

Cancelled my insurance, score below 30. Silly concept, someone else has been driving my car + i am some times the passenger but without warning BOOM cancelled. Only 1 message 6 days before cancelling that my score is low then cancelled.

July 23, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New model car insurance woes.

With my new car being a new model with vehicle history being available I had difficulty obtaining insurance on it. My current insurer at the time, Go Skippy, would not insure it neither would the AA. I had no problems with Hastings, although the premium was. slightly more expensive.

July 22, 2026

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