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  Nicki Jackson February 24, 2010 at 4:47pm

  Hi Paul, I'm insured with them - I've not had any problems and during the quieter season they've let me reduce the insurance down on a month by month basis relative to the number of gardeners working. So pretty flexible so far, touch wood not needed to claim so can't comment on that side of things!
  Nicki
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  Andy Thorne February 26, 2010 at 11:02pm

  Hi Paul
  Simply Business: Bad experience mate. They offered insurance with Glemham. I paid, they called a few days later and asked more questions!
  They told me as I used a chainsaw occasionally I must have "treefelling" cover - even though I said that I don't fell trees, just use the saw for heavy hedge branches, sleepers etc!
  Asked me for another £350. I told them to jog on and now have better cover at a better price with NFU Mutual. Very flexible. No charges for changes or cancellations. Highly recommended!
  
  Andy
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  Classic Gardens February 27, 2010 at 8:54am

  Hi Stuart
  
  After Reading the previous forum on NFU I phoned the main branch for a quote. They said there was no body available so gave me a number got my Preston branch.
  
  I phoned and was told the lady who deals with insurance was unavailable.
  
  So I left my number with them, three days later I've heard nothing.
  
  Stuart said:

  I phoned my local NFU office today for a quote on PL insurance and car insurance. Spoke to a nice lady who took my details and told me she would pass on the PL to another member of staff who would contact me and she would phone me back with a quote on the van.Sadly had no calls back from this office.
  I found it strange that when I told her I worked for a local care home and was self employed as a gardner she had a job to take it in. Also she could not understand why the van I have is used for gardening and kept on about driving it to the care home which is a 1 min walk from my place???
  After reading on this forum about NFU I guess I picked the lemon of an office to call so might try another one under the NFU badge??
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  Andy Thorne February 27, 2010 at 9:42am

  Sorry to hear about them not calling back - I'd never do that - arm (whistling guiltily!)
  
  Try the Hatton Heath office on Monday - 01829 771 133. I have had many conversations and have been rung back, when promised everytime (about 9-10) except once :)
  
  I was dealing with Stuart. No problems, everything clear and timely! :)
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  Claire Brown March 2, 2010 at 7:52pm

  I looked around for ages when I started and had a huge range of quotes, - I now go through a broker - KD insurance and each year my premium has gone down, - now under £70 for landscape gardener - includes tree work up to 5m.
  
  I was with NFU for my truck insurance, but old story of when I wanted to renew was a lot more expensive than the others, - now use a normal insurer and get cover for work use for me and spouse, - save about £150 at least.
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  Lawncare-4u.co.uk March 2, 2010 at 7:57pm

  they NEVER call u back, believe me.....................
  
  didnt pay out for my theft claim , so be careful. and tried to screw my dad for 2 excesses when he reversed into his own car (all his insurance is with them for 10 years)
  
  Stuart said:

  I phoned my local NFU office today for a quote on PL insurance and car insurance.
  Spoke to a nice lady who took my details and told me she would pass on the PL to another member of staff who would contact me and she would phone me back with a quote on the van.
  Sadly had no calls back from this office.
  I found it strange that when I told her I worked for a local care home and was self employed as a gardner she had a job to take it in. Also she could not understand why the van I have is used for gardening and kept on about driving it to the care home which is a 1 min walk from my place???
  After reading on this forum about NFU I guess I picked the lemon of an office to call so might try another one under the NFU badge??
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  Lawncare-4u.co.uk March 2, 2010 at 8:00pm

  they NEVER call u back, believe me.....................
  
  didnt pay out for my theft claim , so be careful. and tried to screw my dad for 2 excesses when he reversed into his own car (all his insurance is with them for 10 years)
  
  >martin said:

  Hi Stuart
  After Reading the previous forum on NFU I phoned the main branch for a quote. They said there was no body available so gave me a number got my Preston branch.
  I phoned and was told the lady who deals with insurance was unavailable.
  
  So I left my number with them, three days later I've heard nothing.
  
  Stuart said:

  I phoned my local NFU office today for a quote on PL insurance and car insurance. Spoke to a nice lady who took my details and told me she would pass on the PL to another member of staff who would contact me and she would phone me back with a quote on the van. Sadly had no calls back from this office. I found it strange that when I told her I worked for a local care home and was self employed as a gardner she had a job to take it in. Also she could not understand why the van I have is used for gardening and kept on about driving it to the care home which is a 1 min walk from my place???After reading on this forum about NFU I guess I picked the lemon of an office to call so might try another one under the NFU badge??