Hughes Insurance Reviews 

762
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Considering 537 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the friendly staff for being exceptionally patient and thorough when explaining policy options and details. Consumers also note that both phone interactions and online processes are wonderfully smooth, efficient, and offer very competitive pricing. People appreciate speaking directly to helpful agents who make choosing the right coverage completely stress-free. Some reviewers were not happy with unexpected price increases or rigid renewal quotes when trying to update their policies. Additionally, a small group of customers mentioned experiencing unhelpful communication, corporate scripts, or difficulties dealing with certain service agents.

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Price

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ryan took the time to explain,in detail, exactly what I was covered in my new car insurance policy. This was refreshing as some of the comparison sites I had used, pushed me in to insurance packages t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service went through the online process and got a good quote. When I rang and quoted the online reference number the advisor went through the policy details with me and managed to save me al... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Firstly it was a pleasure to speak with someone and not a machine. Secondly, Sam who I was speaking to put me through all the process, no fuss no stress of understanding the mine field of choosing the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An absolute fantastic company. Really easy to get in contact, good and fast quote, easy and well explained information and completed new insurance policy in a short time frame. A special mention to... See more

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Company details

  1. Auto Insurance Agency
  2. Business Insurance Company
  3. Commercial Insurance Company
  4. Home Insurance Agency
  5. Insurance Broker
  6. Landlord Insurance Company

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- Based in Northern Ireland - Local call centre staff - Over 45 years of experience - Straightforward, reliable & competitive insurance - We’re one of Northern Ireland’s best-known names in insurance. The business was originally established in 1977, and since then we’ve earned a reputation as a reliable and trusted expert in insurance. We’re passionate about protecting the things that matter most to you – whether that’s your car, home, holiday or business.


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4.8

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had the experience of speaking to…

I had the experience of speaking to staff in both car insurance and home insurance. Both were very polite, friendly and very helpful. Was really pleased with their customer service and professionalism. Would definitely recommend to others

8 July 2026
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Reply from Hughes Insurance

Thank you for taking the time to share your review.

We are very pleased to hear that you had a positive experience with both our car and home insurance teams

If you have any questions or need any support, please reach out to the team, who will be happy to help.

Kind regards,
Leanne @ Hughes Insurance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good overall cover

30 June 2026
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Reply from Hughes Insurance

Thanks for taking the time to leave your 5 star review and feedback! I'm pleased to hear you were happy with the level of cover offered!

If you have any questions or need any support, please reach out to the team who will be happy to help.

Kind regards, Kirsty @ Hughes Insurance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use an all was straight forward…

Easy to use an all was straight forward and clear including payment method

5 July 2026
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Reply from Hughes Insurance

Thank you for your kind review! We're pleased to hear you found everything easy to use, clear, and straightforward, including the payment process. We really appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping you again in the future.

If you have any questions or need any support, please reach out to the team, who will be happy to help.

Kind regards, Vicky @ Hughes Insurance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful

Helpful, professional, knowlegeable, friendly

27 June 2026
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Reply from Hughes Insurance

Thank you for your 5 star feedback!

We’re really pleased to hear you found our team helpful, professional, knowledgeable, and friendly.

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and thank you for choosing us.

If you have any further questions or need assistance with your insurance, please don't hesitate to reach out!

Kind regards,
Laura @ Hughes Insurance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff & price

Staff & price. Professional service.

23 June 2026
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Reply from Hughes Insurance

Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you're happy with our staff, pricing, and the professional service you received. We really appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping you again in the future.

If you have any questions or need any support, please reach out to the team, who will be happy to help.

Kind regards, Vicky @ Hughes Insurance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Curtis was great

Curtis was great. Professional and informative checked things out for us. Great service

4 July 2026
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Reply from Hughes Insurance

Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback. It is great to hear that Curtis was professional, informative, and checked everything out for you.

If you have any further questions or need assistance with your insurance, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Kind regards,
Leanne @ Hughes Insurance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rosie was very helpful 5 stars …

Rosie was very helpful and courteous as I took out my new car insurance with Hughes made the whole experience comfortable for me 5 stars all the way. Thanks Rosie
Regards Raymond

2 July 2026
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Reply from Hughes Insurance

Thank you for your lovely feedback and the 5-star review!

We're really pleased to hear that Rosie was helpful and courteous while arranging your new car insurance with Hughes Insurance and helped make the whole experience comfortable for you.

Thank for choosing Hughes Insurance.

If you have any further questions or need assistance with your insurance, please don't hesitate to reach out!

Kind regards,
Laura @ Hughes Insurance.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Insurance quote was worth more than the…

Insurance quote was worth more than the vehicle and the sales rep didn’t even try help . Just basically passed it off as that’s all they can do . No change dates or try get a better quote . Pathetic service , used to use Hughes but won’t be anymore

3 July 2026
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Reply from Hughes Insurance

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're really sorry to hear about your experience with the insurance quote and that the service did not meet your expectations, we aim to provide the best support possible, including exploring options and adjusting details to find the most suitable quote, so it’s disappointing to hear this wasn’t reflected in your interaction.

If you would like to contact the team and we can take a look into this for you.

Kind regards,

Darren @ Hughes Insurance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good experience -well done, Hughes

Nice people, very helpful, good service.

1 July 2026
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Reply from Hughes Insurance

Thank you for your kind review!

We're so pleased to hear that you found our team friendly, helpful, and that you received good service.

If you have any further questions or need assistance with your insurance, please don't hesitate to reach out!

Kind regards,
Laura @ Hughes Insurance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful and made very easy to…

Very helpful and made very easy to purchase

1 July 2026
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Reply from Hughes Insurance

Thank you for your kind review!

We're delighted to hear you found our team helpful and that the purchase process was made very easy for you.

We really appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping you again in the future.

If you have any further questions or need assistance with your insurance, please don't hesitate to reach out!

Kind regards,
Laura @ Hughes Insurance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased with call on Monday

Very pleased with call on Monday
Had the additional issue of changing policy from my deceased husband’s name to my own
All was done quickly and easily
Financially the account was acceptable
S Buchanan

30 June 2026
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Reply from Hughes Insurance

Thanks for your 5 star review! We're so pleased to hear that your policy was transferred quickly and smoothly and that the process was made as easy as possible during what must be a difficult time. Our condolences for your loss, and thank you for choosing to insure with us. We truly appreciate your kind words and your support.

If you have any further questions or need assistance with your insurance, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Kind regards, Kirsty @ Hughes Insurance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Was happy with quote and person I spoke…

Was happy with quote and person I spoke with was very helpful

21 June 2026
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Reply from Hughes Insurance

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

We're delighted to hear that you were happy with your quote and that the person you spoke with was so helpful. Providing friendly and supportive service is important to us, and we really appreciate your kind feedback.

If you have any further questions or need assistance with your insurance, please don't hesitate to reach out to the team, who will be happy to help.

Kind regards,
Rachel @ Hughes Insurance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional and very helpful member of…

Professional and very helpful member of staff found me a good deal

27 June 2026
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Reply from Hughes Insurance

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.

We're delighted to hear that our team provided a professional and helpful service and was able to find you a great deal. Your kind feedback is greatly appreciated and will be shared with the team.

If you have any further questions or need assistance with your insurance, please don't hesitate to reach out to the team, who will be happy to help.

Kind regards,
Rachel @ Hughes Insurance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

excellent online service easy to…

excellent online service easy to navigate from go compare.com and it’s quick decision to get a quote with car insurance and you got your policy straight away with no hassle.highly recommend Hughes Insurance

27 June 2026
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Reply from Hughes Insurance

Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback! We're delighted to hear that you found the online service easy to navigate and that getting your car insurance quote was quick and hassle-free. Your recommendation means a lot to us.

If you ever need any assistance or have questions in the future, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Kind regards,

Chris @ Hughes Insurance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficient friendly professional staff

Efficient friendly professional staff. Explained locking system rather than quoting lock BS serial numbers

25 June 2026
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Reply from Hughes Insurance

Thank you for your kind words and positive feedback. We're delighted to hear that our team provided you with efficient, friendly, and professional service. It's great to know that the explanation about the locking system was clear and helpful.

If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Kind regards,

Chris @ Hughes Insurance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good Price

Much cheaper price than my present insurer. Straight forward arranging set up. Staff was helpful

25 June 2026
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Reply from Hughes Insurance

Thank you for your kind feedback regarding your experience with Hughes through Trustpilot. We're delighted to hear that you found a much cheaper price than your previous insurer and that the arrangement process was straightforward. It's great to know that our staff were helpful during your interaction.

If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Kind regards,

Chris @ Hughes Insurance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Were pleasant and helpful

Were pleasant and helpful, and saved me money by finding insurance at much less than my current policy renewal.

13 June 2026
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Reply from Hughes Insurance

Thank you very much for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear that our team was pleasant and helpful, and that we could save you money on your insurance renewal, we strive to find the best deals for our customers, and it’s great to know we made a positive difference for you.

If you need any further assistance or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,

Darren @ Hughes Insurance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a very helpful assistant who had…

I had a very helpful assistant who had great patience with me as I was a bit stressed

18 June 2026
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Reply from Hughes Insurance

Thank you so much for your kind words, We're really pleased to hear that our team was able to assist you patiently during a stressful time. We always aim to provide excellent support, and your feedback truly makes a difference.

Thank you for sharing your experience. If there’s anything more we can do for you, please let us know.

Kind regards,

Darren @ Hughes Insurance

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service 👏

Great customer service 👏

25 June 2026
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Reply from Hughes Insurance

Thank you very much for your kind words and positive feedback! We’re delighted to hear you’re happy with our customer service.

If you need any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,

Darren @ Hughes Insurance

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very happy

Very good service

17 June 2026
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Reply from Hughes Insurance

Thank you very much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you had a very good service experience with us. If you ever need any further assistance with your policy or have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Kind regards,

Darren @ Hughes Insurance

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