Name: Covea Insurance plc
Rating: 1.27

“Absolutely dreadful and dishonest company. Told me a blatant lie regarding a professional report (which they said they would rely on in court), turned out that this was not the case at all. Avoid at all costs”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Based on my previous / past experiences with the company and in particular in view of my telephone call/conversation today; if i could deduct a star or leave no stars on this review, i would. Apart from being one of the most uncooperative insurance companies i have had to engage with, I was in the unfortunate position of having to call them to discuss a serious concern today. After holding on a call waiting system (35 mins to be precise), I was put through to a member of their customer service team who was one of the most difficult CS person I have ever experienced. Not this CS team member very unhelpful, belligerent and confrontational, she was the most argumentative customer service person I have ever had the unfortunate circumstance to deal with. Shouting and challenging everything i said without offering any clear explanation of how best to resolve the matter. All this in view of their failure to make a payment in respect of my claim (causing me a great deal of financial difficulties) and the reason given was that i had failed to properly date a customer statement i returned to them (even though this statement had been signed though). I should point out that no one contacted me or made any attempts to notify/contact me for over 4 weeks that there was an issue/concern with this payment and that it would not be forth coming. Absolute silence until i called in today to understand the reasons for the non payment. Anyway, TBH i would avoid having anything to do with this company as this is not how a serious company should operate and especially not an insurance company during the current circumstances”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Absolut SCAM The biggest scam I've ever encountered, I paid for a service package to protect myself in case I lose my job, illness. The period came with Covid19 and I didn't have much work and I called to make a claim and they didn't help me at all, only barriers, I work as a Self Employed at my company as a driver and they don't want to compensate me until I close the company, I mention that I have been working with the company for over 5 years I do not advise you to deal with them are crooks, I paid more than a year for a service that did not help me, scam”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Absolute jokers. Do not insure with them. They wouldn't pay out for recent storm damage to roof where 70mph winds as it was "wear and tear".”

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Posted 5 years ago

“As previously mentioned in somebody elses review, if it was an option I would give Covea 0. Shocking customer service and treat like a thief/liar when putting in legitimate insurance claim. Do not use this company for insurance. Refusal to take written evidence and surveyor who contacted me spoke to me like dirt.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Absolutely awful. I had unemployment insurance; I was forced to leave as no role existed for me at the company and Covea took over 2 months to come back with decision declining cover, over which time paid closer to £300 on maintaining my insurance. This made no sense as they were given all information on which basis the declined the claim when this was made. In addition to this they only took my previous employers word (never requesting any type of proof), and failed to take into consideration written evidence I supplied them with. Their advise was to go back to the company and get the company to confirm the documentation I supplied them with was valid! I will advise my circle of friends to drop this insurance as well.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“I’m very stressed, very dissatisfied and extremely annoyed at how I have been treated, from the start of my claim I was made to feel like a 2nd class, like I was begging. I have or at least had planned for then expected by having mortgage protection insurance with this company. The first call to them I spoke to an adviser who though he could and would speak to you as if he was the gate keeper, he made me feel like I was in the wrong for attempting to make a claim. From there it has gone down hill, from my claims manager to any of the advisers, Yes I will admit I’m very short and to the point with them when I call but they have done nothing to make me feel any different towards them. Mortgage protection should be instant not having to wait weeks, now becoming months, I started the claim early December and I’m still only at the first gate. When initially taking the insurance I was never asked for medical records etc, now I’m told they have to check my health first, What the hell does a twisted knee have to do with previous health, if it has only just happened?? I’m now so close to disregarding my doctor and contemplating going back work on a damaged knee just so I can pay my mortgage. Two payments now have had to be covered by credit cards. I explained this to my so called case manager, she sounds like she really does not care, neither do the advisers, I’m now stressed, not sleeping, arguments in the home constantly. They correspond via snail mail 2nd class mail, apparently they don’t have e-mail addresses to send correspondence. Which company in today’s times does not have e-mail for corresponding? Three times I sent my paperwork in twice they lost it? I’m looking to get the ombudsman involved, avoid these if possible, the only reason why I used them was my financial adviser set up the policy. Shop around check reviews, I’m pretty sure most of the good reviews on here are fake. Terrible customer service, terrible customer care, slow, inefficient.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“I’m very stressed, very dissatisfied and extremely annoyed at how I have been treated, from the start of my claim I was made to feel like a 2nd class, like I was begging. I have or at least had planned for then expected by having mortgage protection insurance with this company. The first call to them I spoke to an adviser who though he could and would speak to you as if he was the gate keeper, he made me feel like I was in the wrong for attempting to make a claim. From there it has gone down hill, from my claims manager to any of the advisers, Yes I will admit I’m very short and to the point with them when I call but they have done nothing to make me feel any different towards them. Mortgage protection should be instant not having to wait weeks, now becoming months, I started the claim early December and I’m still only at the first gate. When initially taking the insurance I was never asked for medical records etc, now I’m told they have to check my health first, What the hell does a twisted knee have to do with previous health, if it has only just happened?? I’m now so close to disregarding my doctor and contemplating going back work on a damaged knee just so I can pay my mortgage. Two payments now have had to be covered by credit cards. I explained this to my so called case manager, she sounds like she really does not care, neither do the advisers, I’m now stressed, not sleeping, arguments in the home constantly. They correspond via snail mail 2nd class mail, apparently they don’t have e-mail addresses to send correspondence. Which company in today’s times does not have e-mail for corresponding? Three times I sent my paperwork in twice they lost it? I’m looking to get the ombudsman involved, avoid these if possible, the only reason why I used them was my financial adviser set up the policy. Shop around check reviews, I’m pretty sure most of the good reviews on here are fake. Terrible customer service, terrible customer care, slow, inefficient.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Someone parked outside house, when they left, got in car to move forward a little, lady came speeding up on wrong side of the road, no indecators on cut in and hit the front of my car she didnt have any insurance details on her so phoned the police, she was told to ring me with her insurance etc, never did covea said it was my fault and my insurance will go up doesn't bother me but cant understand how this is my fault, YOU PAY THEM TO BASICALLY FOR NOTHING, AVOID PLEASE GO SOME WHERE ELES I APPLYED THREW SAINSBURYS YOU WILL LOSE EVERYTHING IF YOU BUY YOUR CAR INSURANCE FROM COVEA,”

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Posted 5 years ago

“No problems with covea here. Sorted out my vehicle theft quickly and professionally and paid a fair amount out promptly. Thanks to all involved at coves”

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Posted 5 years ago

“WARNING TO EVERYONE ABOUT Covea Insurance Plc and Apollo Motor Group ltd THEY ARE THIEVING, ENGINE TAMPERING, CORRUPT, LYING CROOKS! Long story short… My wife's car was hit in a corner of Sainsbury’s car park at the end of August (minor damage to bumper & wing) so it was picked up by Covea’s approved garage Apollo Motor Group of Portsmouth & taken to their Basingstoke branch. Covea decided to write it off despite the car being mechanically sound when Apollo picked it up from us. Apollo had the car for 4 or 5 weeks but no-one contacted me to say it was a write off until I rang them. I decided to get the car repaired from an independent bodyshop recommended by a friend who owns his own insurance brokerage rather than accept their insulting salvage amount. The bodyshop alerted me to a few things when I picked it up a few days later including the coolant container & lid being damaged so oil was mixing with the coolant. On the way home I broke down on the M4 & had to be rescued by the AA. The bodyshop said that the car had been tampered with because oil was mixing with the coolant & sprayed all over the engine. Only the bumper was damaged; now the car’s engine is ruined beyond repair. Covea & Apollo deny any liability but they are lying! The bodyshop is convinced Covea sabotaged the car & took parts for other vehicles which happens a lot apparently on ‘write-off’s; they also stole the spare wheel, jack & tow device from the boot but again deny that! The bodyshop is convinced they removed parts knowing they were going to write it off which is very concerning; it was also filthy when it was returned. I HAVE REPORTED THE THEFT TO THE POLICE and now will pursue them thru’ the Financial Ombudsman. The car was fully serviced & MOT’d recently so there was nothing wrong with it mechanically; but when I picked it up & drove it back it seized up & the damage is terminal…the engine has been tampered with & parts taken from it…the missing wheel & jack proves this. Something very suspicious has happened since I decide not to accept the salvage offer. Finally my broker @GroveandDean have been so unhelpful too. DO NOT INSURE ANYTHING WITH @CoveaInsurancePlc”

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Posted 5 years ago

“I would give 0 stars if possible. I don’t know how this company still operates. I was involved in a hit and run where the third party car was also insured by Covea. This made matters worse as they were 100% at loss. I had my, then 4 week old and six year old in car. I provided dashcam footage from witness, pictures of the driver running away on foot and pictures of my and third party car damage. My car got recovered by the insurer to the repairer. Now four weeks on, no hire car was provided and they have now confirmed car is deemed total loss as not economic to repair. Their repairer quoted absurdly and under valued my car. I sent email to Covea saying I didn’t agree with the repair cost nor the value of car to which I provided manufacture proof of all extra specs, similiar cars for sale in my area (which was all over what they estimated), value estimated by Parkers. They then said a number lower than inital to which i found a joke. They have not once called me to discuss claim - I’ve had to chase them!! They have not provided a hire car! How do they expect me to go back to my normal life when I cant even take my daughter to school. Every time I know i have to call them my anxiety levels go off the roof because they have messed me around so much. They have caused so much distress to me and my family. They have not once asked if we are ok or if we require any medical attention. They have failed me in every way possible. Their customer service has been disgusting. They do not care about their customers. They only care about the payments you make. I’ve been left without a car, no money, no ‘life and depressed”

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Posted 5 years ago

“I would give 0 stars if possible. I don’t know how this company still operates. I was involved in a hit and run where the third party car was also insured by Covea. This made matters worse as they were 100% at loss. I had my, then 4 week old and six year old in car. I provided dashcam footage from witness, pictures of the driver running away on foot and pictures of my and third party car damage. My car got recovered by the insurer to the repairer. Now four weeks on, no hire car was provided and they have now confirmed car is deemed total loss as not economic to repair. Their repairer quoted absurdly and under valued my car. I sent email to Covea saying I didn’t agree with the repair cost nor the value of car to which I provided manufacture proof of all extra specs, similiar cars for sale in my area (which was all over what they estimated), value estimated by Parkers. They then said a number lower than inital to which i found a joke. They have not once called me to discuss claim - I’ve had to chase them!! They have not provided a hire car! How do they expect me to go back to my normal life when I cant even take my daughter to school. Every time I know i have to call them my anxiety levels go off the roof because they have messed me around so much. They have caused so much distress to me and my family. They have not once asked if we are ok or if we require any medical attention. They have failed me in every way possible. Their customer service has been disgusting. They do not care about their customers. They only care about the payments you make. I have lost my car, my money, my ’life’ and Healthy mental state.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Formal Complaint to Covea currently ignored Currently lodged a formal complaint with Covea over the condition of my returned car; 3 days after initial complaint NO-ONE has had courtesy to respond to my emails...a broker friend of mine who deals with Covea highly suspect the garage they appointed have tampered with the engine & returned it with no coolant or water causing me to break down & the engine seize...all it went in for was a replacement bumper...8 weeks later the car is potentially a write off...everyone I speak to suspects sabotage/tampering of the engine so I will be taking this as high as I can and as far as I can until the car is repaired...it was mechanically sound when picked up. No happy but determined to get justice.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“***Absolutely despicable incompetent company avoid at all costs!!! ***”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Dreadful company. Providing public liability for a mechanic who has damaged my car. Slow in responding to messages and disgraceful responses. Refuse to accept reasonable evidence. Avoid at all costs”

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Posted 5 years ago

“I had to give one star but I would actually say they don't deserve any, absolutely the worst company I have ever dealt with in my life. After my sons stationary car was hit by a speeding driver that caused his car to go on fire, they have been absolutely useless. I have evidence from the police that it was a non fault accident on my sons part, yet Provident who I pay my insurance to has it on record that its a fault. Neither Covea nor Provident have done anything to resolve the fact that the person who hit my sons car is not responding to her insurance company. As my sons car is a write off I have been advised by Covea that unless there is another car on the insurance policy within 30 days they will be deducting the full years insurance premium of £1400 plus £1000 excess from the settlement, before they pay the finance company. This did not appear on my policy document. This means I am in no position to replace the car as I will now be paying finance and insurance for a car that is in a scrap yard. I have stated that it does not say in my policy they will deduct the rest of the years premium from the settlement and I feel so misled and let down by this company, I have asked can they let me continue to pay my insurance monthly, which would enable me to replace the car whilst waiting to hear from the at fault drivers insurance but was informed it was decided on a case by case basis and they want the full premium before paying the settlement. I cannot believe how difficult and confusing the claims process has been. I took my insurance out with Provident, yet when you make a claim you have to do so with Covea who are apparently the same company under a different name with a completely different system, meaning you spend hours going between the two companies as they are not able to share information with each other, absolute ridiculous set up which leaves you feeling extremely frustrated and stressed. If you are considering using this company ensure you read all the small print as I was under the impression my sons excess was £650 which is still high, but was informed when claiming it was actually £1000. I have seen no benefit at all from being insured by this company.”

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Posted 5 years ago

“Complete scamers my own insurance set me up so they can make money in me.. Someone hit my car in car park and then claim is not they fault.. I have call covea to ask for video evidence as car park have camera ... They drag it for 2 weeks didnt call then until it was to late and video was deleted after 7 days.. So now as no proof they set me up to loose my no claim and my quote now is £600 more + i have to pay £500 execs .. As now they going on (( it will be 50:50 as no proof that it was other driver fault)) They ignore your emails as someone else say here ... Comolete scamers”

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Posted 5 years ago

“This is one of the worst insurance companies we have ever dealt with. Takes them over a week to send documents out, then when then send them they are wrong as the Customer Service member "forgot" to process the 2nd claim. We raised the call to the line manager of the Customer service team to get this resolved by COB as the first line person would not send documents out urgently even though it was their error.. Once documents finally arrived with ourselves they were completed and submitted in less than 2 days once doctors appointment was able to be obtained to fill in paperwork. Documents were emailed with all accompanying details and 7 days (5 working days) down the line and the have still not arranged the "instant" payout money for fractures. On 3rd business working day we called them to only be advised that "i wasn't covered" - which turns out as usual they were reading the wrong policies - Second manual error by their teams and took 2 more phone calls to get them to sort this out! 2 days after this and we are still trying to get an answer when the fracture payout will be made - they now say it will be 3-5 days for payment with a bank holiday in the middle (that if they even get the paperwork right this time! We do not hold any faith in them! Complete disgrace of a company and should be embarrassed at the level of service given to their customers. When someone is injured this is the last thing they want to deal with is incompetent people. P.S they also like to hang up the phone on you when they dont want to deal with you!”

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Posted 5 years ago

“If you use Covea, they will screw you over. They ignored my emails for over a month, and hung up on me when I called their customer service line. They didn't tell me that a claim had been made against me, and ignored my protestations until it was too late to dispute it. Unacceptable service, I don't understand how they run a business like that.”

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Posted 5 years ago

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