Insurance - club membership

[gvee]

Am gathering insurance quotes for the bay and when asked about being members of owners clubs I have always proudly stated EarlyBay and everyone has been fine with it...

...that's until I was on the phone with one company who asked whether this was a "pay for membership" to which I replied a peppy "nope!".

I was then informed by the chap on the end of the phone that it didn't count for insurance purposes.

Anyone else had similar dealings?

Obviously don't want such a minor detail to cause me grief if the worst happens but it looks like it will save me about £35 if I were a "proper" :roll: club member... I know who I'd rather give my money to.

 

[BARKING MARK]

This Forum is accepted as a "proper club" by most reputable companies , take your business somewhere else ,its their loss.

 

[gvee]

This Forum is accepted as a "proper club" by most reputable companies , take your business somewhere else ,its their loss.

My previous insurers didn't bat an eyelid.
This company is reputable and sadly even without club membership are miles ahead on cover and price

 

[Davydomes]

...that's until I was on the phone with one company who asked whether this was a "pay for membership" to which I replied a peppy "nope!".

I was then informed by the chap on the end of the phone that it didn't count for insurance purposes.

There is nowhere that it states to be a member of a club you have to pay a subscription. It's just a group of people with a common interest and sometimes an expected code of ethics to maintain membership. Usually governed - which in this case it is by the administrators.

If it happens again I would politey ask the person on the other end what their definition of a club is i.e what would it take to be recognised.

 

[Max Power]

Ive just changed to Carole Nash,they asked my username on the forum.
They were up for a deal if you push them a bit.