Privilege

Privilege is a car and home insurance provider based in Bromley.

Privilege was established in 1994 and is known for its adverts featuring actress Joanna Lumley and footballer Ian Wright.

Privilege is underwritten by U K Insurance limited, which underwrites other brands such as Direct Line and Churchill.

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Car insurance

Ranked 25th of 49 providers reviewed.

Customer happiness score 58.2%
Customer trust score 48.52%
Complaints performance 77.05%
Transparency rating 76.92%
Fairer Finance score
Reviewed Autumn 2023
65%

Home emergency cover

Ranked 33rd of 35 providers reviewed.

Customer happiness score 37.33%
Customer trust score 45.33%
Complaints performance 72.36%
Transparency rating 62.34%
Fairer Finance score
Reviewed Autumn 2023
54%

Home insurance (building and contents)

Ranked 27th of 46 providers reviewed.

Customer happiness score 49.84%
Customer trust score 43.77%
Complaints performance 77.05%
Transparency rating 80.05%
Fairer Finance score
Reviewed Autumn 2023
63%

Car insurance

Privilege

Car Insurance Comprehensive

4 stars
Cover limit for lost keys i £1,000.00
Courtesy car for duration of repair i
Uninsured driver promise i
Cover for replacing original audio/visual equipment i Unlimited
Windscreen repair excess i £25.00
Windscreen replacement excess i £115.00
Repairs guarantee (years) i 5 years
New car replacement i
Cover limit for stolen keys i £1,000.00
24hr helpline available i
Courtesy car provided if stolen / total loss i
Vandalism i

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Car Insurance Comprehensive Plus

4 stars
Cover limit for lost keys i £1,000.00
Courtesy car for duration of repair i
Uninsured driver promise i
Cover for replacing original audio/visual equipment i Unlimited
Windscreen repair excess i £25.00
Windscreen replacement excess i £115.00
Repairs guarantee (years) i 5 years
New car replacement i
Cover limit for stolen keys i £1,000.00
24hr helpline available i
Courtesy car provided if stolen / total loss i
Vandalism i

Telematics Car Insurance

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Drive Xpert

5 stars
Cover limit for lost keys i £1,000.00
Cover limit for Legal Liability Cover for property damage £20,000,000.00
Courtesy car for duration of repair i
Uninsured driver promise i
Self-installed or engineer-installed box? i Insurer's choice
Is device removal mandatory at the end of the contract? i
Is there an excessive speeding restriction?
Can your insurance be cancelled due to a poor driving score?
Can premiums increase due to driving score? On renewal
Curfew i
Digital capability i
Cancellation fee (within 14 days) box installed i £53.76
Speed restrictions scenario i Pass
Cover for replacing original audio/visual equipment i Unlimited
Cancellation fee (within 14 days, box not installed) i £0.00
24hr helpline available i
New car replacement i
Cover limit for stolen keys i £1,000.00
Legal cover for manslaughter defence i Unlimited
Are children's car seats covered?
Cover limit for personal belongings inside car £250.00
Underwriter U K Insurance Limited
Storage after accident i
Vermin & insects i
Misfuelling i

Home emergency cover

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Home Emergency (Home Insurance)

3 stars
Home Security Cover i
Home Emergency Cover limit i £500.00
Internal plumbing and drainage i
Primary Heating System i
Boiler breakdown cover i
Annual boiler service i
Internal gas supply pipe cover i
Pest infestation cover i
Domestic Power supply covered? i
Cover Type i Add-On
Alternative Accommodation Cover i £250.00
Unoccupied period i 60
Claims limit i Unlimited

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Home Emergency (Platinum Home)

3 stars
Home Security Cover i
Home Emergency Cover limit i £500.00
Internal plumbing and drainage i
Primary Heating System i
Boiler breakdown cover i
Annual boiler service i
Internal gas supply pipe cover i
Pest infestation cover i
Domestic Power supply covered? i
Cover Type i Add-On
Alternative Accommodation Cover i £250.00
Unoccupied period i 60
Claims limit i Unlimited

Home insurance (building and contents)

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Platinum Home Insurance (with optional cycle cover)

4 stars
Theft from outbuildings i £5,000.00
Matching sets (contents) i
Alternative accommodation cover limit for buildings i £50,000.00
Protection against inflation (Buildings)
Contents cover limit i £100,000.00
Money in the home i £500.00
Visitor's possessions i £1,000.00
Office equipment i £10,000.00
Buildings cover limit i £1,000,000.00
Trace and access i £5,000.00
Keys/locks if lost or stolen (Buildings) i Sum insured
Alternative accommodation cover limit for contents i £30,000.00
Cancellation fee within 14 days i £0.00
Cancellation fee after 14 days i £24.64
Contents compulsory excess i £100.00
Flood excess i £100.00
Escape of water excess (minimum) i £550.00
Property owner liability i £5,000,000.00
Liability to domestic employees i £10,000,000.00
Liability as a tenant i £10,000.00
Replace belongings new for old i

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Platinum Home Insurance

3 stars
Theft from outbuildings i £5,000.00
Matching sets (contents) i
Alternative accommodation cover limit for buildings i £50,000.00
Protection against inflation (Buildings)
Contents cover limit i £100,000.00
Money in the home i £500.00
Visitor's possessions i £1,000.00
Office equipment i £10,000.00
Buildings cover limit i £1,000,000.00
Trace and access i £5,000.00
Keys/locks if lost or stolen (Buildings) i Sum insured
Alternative accommodation cover limit for contents i £30,000.00
Cancellation fee within 14 days i £0.00
Cancellation fee after 14 days i £24.64
Contents compulsory excess i £100.00
Flood excess i £100.00
Escape of water excess (minimum) i £550.00
Property owner liability i £5,000,000.00
Liability to domestic employees i £10,000,000.00
Liability as a tenant i £10,000.00
Replace belongings new for old i

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Home Insurance (with optional cycle cover)

2 stars
Theft from outbuildings i £1,000.00
Matching sets (contents) i
Alternative accommodation cover limit for buildings i £25,000.00
Protection against inflation (Buildings)
Contents cover limit i £50,000.00
Money in the home i £250.00
Visitor's possessions i £0.00
Office equipment i £0.00
Buildings cover limit i £1,000,000.00
Trace and access i £1,000.00
Keys/locks if lost or stolen (Buildings) i Sum insured
Alternative accommodation cover limit for contents i £15,000.00
Cancellation fee within 14 days i £0.00
Cancellation fee after 14 days i £24.64
Contents compulsory excess i £100.00
Flood excess i £100.00
Escape of water excess (minimum) i £550.00
Property owner liability i £2,000,000.00
Liability to domestic employees i £5,000,000.00
Liability as a tenant i £5,000.00
Replace belongings new for old i

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Home Insurance

1 stars
Theft from outbuildings i £1,000.00
Matching sets (contents) i
Alternative accommodation cover limit for buildings i £25,000.00
Protection against inflation (Buildings)
Contents cover limit i £50,000.00
Money in the home i £250.00
Visitor's possessions i £0.00
Office equipment i £0.00
Buildings cover limit i £1,000,000.00
Trace and access i £1,000.00
Keys/locks if lost or stolen (Buildings) i Sum insured
Alternative accommodation cover limit for contents i £15,000.00
Cancellation fee within 14 days i £0.00
Cancellation fee after 14 days i £24.64
Contents compulsory excess i £100.00
Flood excess i £100.00
Escape of water excess (minimum) i £550.00
Property owner liability i £2,000,000.00
Liability to domestic employees i £5,000,000.00
Liability as a tenant i £5,000.00
Replace belongings new for old i

Buildings insurance

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Platinum Home Insurance

3 stars
Matching sets (Buildings) i
Frozen pipes i
Escape of water excess for buildings i £550.00
Underground pipes, cables and tanks i Covered as standard
Selling your home i
Emergency entries i
Accidental damage to drains i
Buildings compulsory excess i £100.00
Unoccupied period i 60 days
Helpline i
Cancellation fee after 14 days (buildings) i £24.64
Amendment fee (telephone) i £23.52
Property owner liability i £5,000,000.00

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Home Insurance

1 stars
Matching sets (Buildings) i
Frozen pipes i
Escape of water excess for buildings i £550.00
Underground pipes, cables and tanks i Covered as standard
Selling your home i
Emergency entries i
Accidental damage to drains i
Buildings compulsory excess i £100.00
Unoccupied period i 60 days
Helpline i
Cancellation fee after 14 days (buildings) i £24.64
Amendment fee (telephone) i £23.52
Property owner liability i £2,000,000.00

Contents insurance

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Platinum Home Insurance (with optional cycle cover)

4 stars
Matching sets (contents) i
Theft from outbuildings i £5,000.00
Cover for items away from home i Covered as standard
Property owner liability i £5,000,000.00

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Platinum Home Insurance

3 stars
Matching sets (contents) i
Theft from outbuildings i £5,000.00
Cover for items away from home i Covered as standard
Property owner liability i £5,000,000.00

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Home Insurance (with optional cycle cover)

2 stars
Matching sets (contents) i
Theft from outbuildings i £1,000.00
Cover for items away from home i Optional
Property owner liability i £2,000,000.00

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Home Insurance

1 stars
Matching sets (contents) i
Theft from outbuildings i £1,000.00
Cover for items away from home i Optional
Property owner liability i £2,000,000.00