Medical insurance - Cancel renewal

Based on resolver’s experience to date, your insurer should send you a reminder when your policy is due for renewal, although be aware that some insurers will automatically renew your policy unless you have informed them you wish to cancel it. If your policy has automatically renewed and you wish to cancel it, UK insurance rules state that consumers have a 14-day “cooling off” period when they purchase most kinds of cover. So if you want to end a policy within two weeks of receiving your documentation, you should receive almost a full refund of your premiums. But you may have to pay an administration fee (typically less than a full cancellation charge) as well as the cost of however many days you were covered for.

If your policy has not yet renewed but will be coming due for renewal soon, you should contact your insurer in advance of your renewal date and ask your insurer not to renew your policy. resolver recommends that you do this in writing (and ask for acknowledgement!) and can assist you in submitting and recording your notice of cancellation. You should note that some insurers demand notice to cancel automatic renewal, and so you should try to cancel in plenty of time.

If you think the charges you face for amending your policy are unfairly high - or if you have had to make a change because of what you think is a mistake on the insurer’s part - you can complain to the company directly. Ask for an address for customer services, and write giving clear details of your case - such as what happened, when, and why you think you have been unfairly charged. If you are not happy with the outcome then as a last resort you can contact the Ombudsman, which will act as a mediator in your case. resolver recommends that you submit your concern in writing, and resolver can assist you in submitting, recording and reminding you when and who to escalate to.

Resolver can help you resolve this issue quickly, free of charge and without the hassle. We can also help you with the next step of writing your complaint. Click on the link below to create your email.
You should know

• If you’re making a complaint about making an insurance claim rather than a mis-sold policy, check your documents to see who the “underwriter” is. You’ll need to make a complaint to that organisation.

If you cannot resolve your issue you cannot raise your case to the Ombudsman until 8 weeks after you have first raised your complaint with your provider, or you have received a ‘letter of deadlock’ from the company stating that they cannot resolve the issue as you have asked. Your complaint must also not be older than 6 months. For an accurate decision by the Ombudsman you should provide a detailed file of your communications and supporting documentation. In addition make sure you explain what you want as an outcome as this will help assess your case.

 

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