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 0277By 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.
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 complaint resolution team at Red Sands Insurance, a team of dedicated, experienced and impartial complaint handlers who will review your complaint.
Step 2:
If your complaint can’t be resolved easily and needs further investigation, you will receive formal acknowledgement of your complaint within five working days. You’ll also be given a copy of the complaints handing process.
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
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
Financial Ombudsman Service
Exchange Tower
London
E14 9SR