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Can't find what you're looking for? We've done some rearranging and made it even easier to make changes to your policy online. You can save, retrieve, or start a new change by signing in to your My Account.
Sign inYou'll receive your renewal documents in the post 21 days before your current cover ends.
Update renewal preferences
You can choose automatic or manual renewal at any time during your policy. Just use our form to let us know.
Or you can call us on
0345 878 5200
During the festive season
- Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve 9am - 1pm
- Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Day CLOSED
- 27th December 9am - 5pm
- 28th December, 29th December & 30th December 8am - 9pm
- 2nd January 9am - 5pm
Otherwise it's business as usual, and our recovery helpline is still open 24 hours.
Opening hours:
- Mon - Fri 8am - 9pm
- Sat 9am - 5pm
- Sun 9am - 4pm
Auto renewal
If you're set up for automatic renewal and you're happy with the cover outlined, we'll automatically renew your policy and send you the new documents.
Payment will be taken within seven days after renewal using your existing details.
Manual renewal
Your policy will expire on the date shown on your renewal invite, unless you tell us you want to renew.
If you'd like to make changes to your policy before renewing, our Customer Service team can help you.
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