Hi Jasb, no problems,  nothing ventured! I didn't handout any personal details. I was more concerned with why LV had taken this decision but I guess I'm never going to find out. I'm going to wait until renewal and see what happens

Hi

I am very sorry you received such a response after I had recommended them.

Good luck in your search



Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope is for tomorrow else what is left if you remove a mans hope.

I inquired with them and was told they wouldn't offer cover. Best to get in first I find. "Hi before  we start may I ask if you are able to provide cover for people with unspent convictions?" If they say no or try to get more info from you first then just say " sorry to bother you thanks and bye" that way you've told them nothing. If they ask for a name I give them my first shortened name and no more, " if you are able to give me cover I'll be happy to give you all the details you need. If not ta ta.

Hi

I was with SIS for about 5 years and only disclosed to the agent. I did find them more expensive - as they all are - and only moved as they do not cover campervans.

Worth a call as they were none critical



Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope is for tomorrow else what is left if you remove a mans hope.

Hi,

I went on the Unlock website and scrolled through the list of Home Insurers. I found Intelligent Insurance and proceeded to ask for a quote, disclosing what my unspent conviction was for etc.
Upon submitting my form, I was told I needed to ring the company which I did and was told that the Underwriters wanted more information. The info they were asking for was along these lines:

1. Can you explain in more detail why you committed these offences?
2. How long did you serve in prison? (I had already disclosed this on the application form).

At this point I now declined to answer any further questions since I felt it was nothing to do with them.

I was left upset that while they offer quotes for home insurance, that the Underwriters wanted more information and that the quote was liable to be changed once they made a decision.
I am still without Home Insurance and too scared to apply with any other company.

Can anyone suggest one that does not make me feel so wretched?

That is just out of order when they told you on the phone it will be ok, Something needs to change as a 70 years old with an unspent conviction from 30 years before where is the risk for insurance ? 

Sadly not, I had hopes it would but nothing.   I did send an email but they have not even responded to that. All parties I tried to just get an explanation from chose not to respond, rather rude but I am out of options. People with unspent convictions are fairgame for this I guess. I believe society is becoming more intolerant and judgemental and people who speak out against it are getting fewer. My offence happened over 16 years ago and I'm still being penalised for it.
I am unsure if its that they feel being associated with exoffenders is potentially bad for business ( a few of those spring to mind) or plain old intolerance and prejudice . 

Hi CC

Still following this did a letter ever appear to help with clarification ? 

When I spoke to Unlock on their help line they did say they would look into the reasons why this decision was taken.  I dont know if they got any further but would be interested to hear?

Still no letter and getting them to answer the phone is not easy. I'm away on holiday now maybe when I get back  but I'm now beginning to doubt they will send anything.