What is an excess?
All our policies include a policy excess. This is the first part of any claim that you have to pay yourself. Details of your excess can be found on your policy schedule.
You may also have a voluntary excess and/or a compulsory excess and this is in addition to the policy excess.
How do I pay the excess?
The excess will be deducted from your claims payment.
What is a Loss Adjuster?
A Loss Adjuster is an independent claim specialist who investigates claims and recommends a fair settlement.
Does a claim affect my no claims bonus?
For each valid claim made under any section of your policy, any no claims discount you receive may be affected
How long will my claim take?
Our aim is to respond to claims within 5 working days. The overall time taken to settle a claim will depend on a number of factors but we aim to deal without any unnecessary delays.
Should I contact Congregational or my intermediary?
You may contact either your intermediary or our Claims Department direct.
What do I do if I disagree with the settlement figure or claims decision?
In the first instance please contact our claims department on 01274 700 700 Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm to discuss. If you still remain dissatisfied please refer to our complaints procedure in your policy wording or visit what to do if you have an insurance complaint.
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