Hastings Direct Reviews 

194,670
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Evaluating 26,823 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently commend the competitive pricing and value offered for their insurance needs. Many found the process of setting up policies and managing details straightforward, highlighting the ease of use of the online portal and clear information. People appreciate the helpful and professional service, noting comprehensive cover and a positive overall experience. However, some customers noted issues with the company's systems, describing them as not intuitive, leading to difficulties in online processes or calls being cut off. Others mentioned poor communication, with representatives speaking too quickly or providing conflicting information, and a lack of transparency regarding policy decisions. Some also expressed dissatisfaction with mandatory data sharing or tracking device requirements, and concerns about renewal price increases and admin fees.

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Price

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Service

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Customer service

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

good price and easy to add/remove extras to tailor your policy. Downside, giving it 4 not 5 stars is the requirement to give access to your travel and location data for 30 days. I still would have bou... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Never had to claim with them but the portal is so easy to use for an older gent like myself.They are so competitive in prices and even on comparison sites they stood out as great value.The inclusion... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Your Questions are straight forward. You prices are affordable. Your details are clear about home insurance and not complicated like other companies. Your organisation name was recommended by a frie... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy to set up, good price and dashboard only downside was to add another car I was forced to do another quote and purchase second insurance will be much easy to apply second car to same policy

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  1. Insurance Company
  2. Insurance Broker

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Hastings Direct is one of the UK's fastest growing insurance brokers. We offer car, bike, van and home insurance.

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

The lady I spoke to was so helpful I can not fault her customer service at all,i only wish I could remember her name as she is a credit to the company

21 July 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to arrange car insurance

Initially I checked the prices on Compare the Market, and Hasting Premier came out a lot better than my current insurer. So I decided to go with Hasting, I also got RAC roadside and recovery with it. I saved around £100. When I checked my documents, there was a small error with the purchase date of my car, so I called them and it was corrected straight away, I even got a £6 refund !
Only thing I had missed, was because I had opted for "App Policy", I had to turn on My Data, so they could monitor my driving through my phone for the initial 30 days. This was easy to set-up, and they say at the end of the 30 days they automatically turn this off. Great service, highly recommended

15 June 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Already have my house insurance so to…

Already have my house insurance so to have my car as well. Very good price though not the cheapest quote.
My renewal company tried it on with a massive increase but as Hastings didn’t try the rip off on my house renewal I’ve given them a chance. We will see next year won’t we the outcome ??

24 July 2026

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