Three years ago I was burgled, fortunately for me at the time I had John Lewis home insurance. They were excellent in handling the claim, I renewed the year after, a slight increase in the premium. Then last year a huge increase in the premium. I would have given them a very high 4-star rating, no real complaints other than they were a little slow in progressIng the claim, they appointed a specialist loss adjusters, who were awful to deal with, but my persistence won the day eventually! It will be 3 years since the claim, by the time I renew my insurance this year. I rang for a quote yesterday, they have refused to insure me, citing the reason being the burglary 3 years ago. Since the burglary I have invested in CCTV and a much higher Levels of home security, spending over £5K to secure the home. Most insurance companies hold a claim against you for 3 years. Yet, John Lewis seem to think that they special? That they are above other insurance companies; that they can write their own rules & insist on a 5 years after a claim. I have been offered very competitive rates for insurance this year, by other companies owing to the increased levels of security. So avoid this company for home or car insurance. My home is a John Lewis showroom; every major household item purchased there. I have been a very loyal customer for over 30 years. I am very disappointed by this decision, I will not be returnIng & they have probably lost me as a customer too. I encouraged other people to switch to John Lewis home insurance owing to the service I received. They were excellent in handling the claim at the time, I renewed the year after, slight increase in the premium. Then last year a huge increase in the premium. I would have given a very high 4 star rating, no real complaints other than they were a little slow in progressing the claim. It will be 3 years since the claim, by the time I renew my insurance. I rang for a quote today, they have refused to insure me! I have invested in CCTV & a much higher level of security since the burglary, spending over £5K to secure the house. Most insurance companies hold a claim against you for 3 years. Yet, John Lewis seem to think that they are above other companies, that they can write their own rules & insist on a 5 years after a claim. They have refused to insure me due to the one claim. Other companies have offered me very competitive rates for insurance this year! So avoid this company for home or car insurance. My house is a John Lewis showroom; every major household item purchased there. I am very disappointed by this decision, I will not return again!!!