Hastings Direct Reviews 

198,015
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Evaluating 27,265 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that the online platform is extremely easy to navigate and setting up a new policy is both simple and remarkably quick. Consumers also deeply appreciate the affordable pricing and competitive quotes compared to what other insurance providers typically offer. Many people note that helpful staff members make interactions pleasant and efficient from start to finish. However, some people mentioned issues with customer service responsiveness and difficulties getting through on the phone lines. A few other people also felt that making changes to existing policies or dealing with unexpected administration fees could sometimes be rather frustrating.

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Price

Users describe satisfaction with price, highlighting competitive rates and affordable costs compared to other... See more

User experience

Consumers find user experience to be positive, highlighting smooth online policy setups and easy-to-navigate... See more

Service

People report positive experiences with service, highlighting helpful and professional staff who make policy... See more

Customer service

Clients share ambiguous opinions on customer service. While many reviewers report frustration with long hold... See more

Website

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

previous insurer quoted was £30higher on renewal and I had not claimed for 8 yrs. Hastings quoted a reasonable figure. Online details were good and susequent policy with them....good

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cheapest car insurance and also now have full buildings insurance as well no one came close with this type of cover even my home insurance actually dropped in price by a few quid hopefully next ye... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chris (Scouse guy) was an absolute superstar on the phone call. Really polite. Really helpful and understanding. Explained everything clearly. And left a great positive impression from start to finish... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Spoke to a person who was actually based in the uk went through requirements and sorted three policies for me ! Simple process agent asked relevant questions policies sorted with extras and still came... 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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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service from Rishi in…

Great customer service from Rishi in the renewals team.
Rishi was very patient and helpful when helping me renew my insurance and ensured to explain cover extensively.
Thanks for your help today

Saf x

6 September 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst home emergency cover I’ve ever…

Worst home emergency cover I’ve ever had I phoned for a internal water leak flooding into bedroom and hall in a bungalow Hastings emergency sent a voice mail which said I had to phone first to make a appointment for them to come to my leak it was a drainage company that rang me I had to cancel complained to Hastings who sent me to home emergency second time another voicemail from a heating company who said give us a call for a appointment for tomorrow I thought seeing it was damaging my bedroom and hall way I’d get a plumber quickly I didn’t want a heating engineer I wanted a plumber I phoned Hastings again to complain I wanted a plumber Bearing in mind I’m 81 my wife’s 80 we were struggling to get help I told Hastings to forget about home emergency I’ll get my own plumber which I have done and the fact that I was in telephone queues for over 2.5 hours trying to get help form Hastings home emergency sent so I say to you don’t bother with this insurance company.

4 September 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Quoted one price, charged another

I am extremely disappointed with Hastings.

When I changed my address the day before my renewal, I was told over the phone that there would be no change in price. Based on that information, I proceeded with the policy.

The price originally provided to me was £727, but Hastings charged me around £865. When I contacted them, they stated its because I changed my address, even though I was not told this over the phone nor had an email to inform me that the price has changed. Hastings then re reviewed the price and quoted £909!!!!

I decided to cancel the policy and I was charged a cancellation fee despite the policy only having been active for one day and the cancellation having arisen from Hastings providing inaccurate and conflicting information.

Based on my experience, I would not recommend this company.

5 September 2026
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