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Let’s get it fixed for you as soon as possible

Sometimes, even with the best intentions, things don't go to plan. If you feel let down somehow, get in touch and we'll do our best to put it right for you.

How to get in touch

By phone

Talking over the phone is often the quickest way to get your issue sorted.

0330 460 0277
Monday - Friday 8am-6pm

By email

The Direct Line Cycling Insurance team aim to get things sorted for you within three working days. If they can't fix the problem, they'll let you know why and what the next steps are.

complaints@cycling.directline.com

What will happen with your complaint?

If you make a complaint, the complaints team will follow the steps detailed below. If your complaint isn’t resolved at each stage, you can escalate to the next step.

Step 1:

Contact the Direct Line Cycling Insurance complaints team via phone or email.

The representative you speak to will do their best to resolve your complaint as quickly as possible.

Step 3:

Your complaint will be handled by the Administrator, who will review Your complaint and issue You with a Final Response letter at the earliest opportunity and within 8 Weeks.

Step 2:

Your complaint will be handled by the Administrator, who will review Your complaint and issue You with a Final Response letter at the earliest opportunity and within 8 Weeks.

Step 4:

You’ll receive a Final Response letter within eight weeks, which will:

  • Give an overview of your complaint
  • Explain the relevant information and circumstances
  • Give a clear explanation for any delays in resolving your complaint
  • Draw a conclusion and explain the decision
  • Pay any compensation and take any actions agreed with you
  • Explain your Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) referral rights
We’re regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). We’ll only follow the four steps above if the FCA agree your problem meets their definition of a complaint. Each step will also give you further information about the Financial Ombudsman Service.

Independent review

If the Direct Line Cycling Insurance team hasn't completed their investigations within eight weeks of receiving your complaint, or you're unhappy with the response, you can ask the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) to look at your complaint.

This is a free and independent service. If you decide to contact the FOS, you should do so within eight weeks of receiving the Final Response letter. Referring your case to the Financial Ombudsman Service does not affect your legal rights.

You can contact them by:

Email:
complaint.info@financial-ombudsman.org.uk

Phone:
UK: 0300 123 9123 or 0800 023 4567
Abroad: +44 20 7964 0500

Writing to:
Financial Ombudsman Service
Exchange Tower
London
E14 9SR
Their website also has a great deal of useful information: www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk