Gap Insurance?

[Wapping]

that's when you go back to the loss adjuster and present the evidence that their current offer is too low to put you back into the same position you had before the incident that led to a claim

the underwriter is obliged to negotiate with you not issue an edict that you have to accept

Indeed.

But the bod didn’t give two figs what his insurer offered by way of indemnity, as the fellow had gap insurance (provided by another insurer) to make up the difference. He still though has a passionate hatred of insurers, as they rob you. Funny old world.

 

[Mr Bean]

that's when you go back to the loss adjuster and present the evidence that their current offer is too low to put you back into the same position you had before the incident that led to a claim

the underwriter is obliged to negotiate with you not issue an edict that you have to accept

Yep, my write-off was initially valued at around £2k less than I paid for it, a few months previously. Me, not being happy looked up similar bikes on Autotrader, presented them to the insurers and they paid me £1k more than I paid for the bike.

No point stamping your feet - in my case, I showed them evidence and they paid up.

 

[twizzle]

When I wrote my Harley off, I negotiated with the loss adjuster who was very fair… and the value paid to me was the market value… we spent 30 minutes cross referencing autotrader and eBay whilst on the phone seeing what similar model years bike were going for …. Very fair IMO

And he worked for the much hated on these pages 4th Dimension… once agreed I was offered instant payment for £20 or three days BACs for free…

 

[chablis]

I've taken it in the past and really ought to do it for my current car.

This can provide different outcomes depending on what you want to achieve, Return to list price, return to invoice and the difference between 'value' and you target 'value'. It won't suit everyone, and it may be miss-sold in as much as you've been overcharged at, especially a risk in a show room.

I've bought 'excess' insurance when travelling and hiring cars, to cover any excess you could be charged after damage ( at the time it really paid off for me )

Buy it / don't buy it, this one really is voluntary,

New GAP news

GAP insurers agree to suspend sales following FCA concerns over fair value

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today announced that multiple insurance firms have agreed to pause sales of Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance, following a request from the FCA.

www.fca.org.uk

GAP insurers agree to suspend sales following FCA concerns over fair value​

Press Releases First published: 09/02/2024 Last updated: 09/02/2024
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today announced that multiple insurance firms have agreed to pause sales of Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance, following a request from the FCA.
The firms which have agreed to this action account for 80% of the GAP market.
The regulator will carry out a second tranche of engagement with the rest of the GAP market, with the aim of improving the value of the product across all firms. These firms have agreed not to use new distributors of GAP in the interim.
GAP insurance is typically sold alongside car finance. It covers the difference between a vehicle’s purchase price or outstanding finance and its current market value, in the event it is written off before finance has been repaid.
The FCA is concerned that the product is failing to provide fair value to some consumers.
In September, the FCA wrote to firms manufacturing GAP insurance products asking them to take immediate action to prove customers are getting a fair deal.
After assessing the responses to this request, the FCA was not satisfied and, as a result, has agreed this pause in sales with these firms. As part of this agreement, they have committed to make changes to their GAP products to provide better value for customers, in line with FCA rules.
This action follows findings in the FCA’s latest fair value measures data, which shows that only 6% of the amount customers pay in premiums for GAP insurance is paid out in claims. The FCA has seen examples of some firms paying out 70% of the value of insurance premiums in commission to parties involved in selling GAP policies.

Sheldon Mills, Executive Director of Consumers and Competition, said:
'I welcome the agreement by firms providing GAP insurance to pause sales while they work on improving value for customers.
'GAP insurance can provide a useful service to customers, but in its current form it does not offer fair value and we want to see improvements.
'We will continue to work closely with firms as we carry out further engagement to resolve these issues and ensure customers are getting fair value products that meet their needs.'
The FCA has identified concerns with the design of GAP insurance across all distribution channels and is requiring firms to make changes.
The regulator will consider firms’ proposals for different distribution channels, and recognises that some channels may be able to address these concerns more quickly.
Under the Consumer Duty, firms must provide fair value to customers, ensure that products and services meet their needs, and provide good customer service.

GAP insurers agree to suspend sales following FCA concerns over fair value

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today announced that multiple insurance firms have agreed to pause sales of Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance, following a request from the FCA.

www.fca.org.uk

 

[AndyB_11]

I took it when I bought my MX5 because it was relatively inexpensive, no other reason.