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How can I change my car insurance?

Renewing car insurance, also known as switching car insurance, is often put off as long as possible because it is thought to be a difficult and time-consuming task. Therefore, many people stay with the same car insurance company for years. Still, it pays to compare car insurance. You may find that you are cheaper with another insurer and can save a lot of money on an annual basis. At Alpina.nl we explain how to switch car insurance.

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What are the benefits of skipping?

Are you still doubting whether switching your car insurance is a good idea? Switching has several advantages. You can save a lot of money per year, because you are cheaper with another insurer. Also, the policy conditions of another insurer may better suit your personal wishes. If you have bought a new car, it might be that your current car insurance does not match your new car. For example, because you are switching from a petrol car to an electric car, but you only have a third-party car insurance.

It works the same way the other way around: when you buy a brand new car, you often take out an all-risk car insurance policy. After a number of years, however, the value of the car has decreased. It may be that the amount of the insurance premium is no longer in proportion with the current value of the car. By switching in time, you ensure that you do not pay too much and that your car insurance is tailored to your personal situation. This can ultimately save you a lot of money.

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Overhauling your car insurance: step-by-step plan

Switching car insurance is often postponed for a long time because people think it is a very time-consuming task. Nothing could be further from the truth. You can already compare different car insurances in 5 minutes. Moreover, switching is easy with our cancellation service. To make switching car insurances as easy as possible, we have made a simple step-by-step plan:

Step 1: Compare different providers

The first step in switching car insurance is to compare different car insurance companies. You can do this in our online comparison tool. Based on the license plate of your car, we can already find out some information, such as the make and model. After entering a few personal details, such as your postcode and house number, date of birth and years without claims, you can start comparing. Choose the desired coverage for your new car insurance and you will immediately see how much you can save compared to your current car insurance. Don't only look at the premium level, but also at the coverage and policy conditions of the insurance.

Step 2: Check the notice period of your current car insurance

As a policyholder, you have to keep to the contract that you sign when you take out insurance. This contract will always state the notice period for the insurance. After all, you cannot quit at any time. Often you have a contract for a year, after which you can cancel the insurance on a monthly basis. Therefore, always check what the notice period of your current car insurance is, before switching.

Step 3: Take out your new car insurance

Have you found the right car insurance? Then you can take out insurance directly online. To do this, you need to have the license plate number and the reporting code of the car at hand. The registration code is a unique four digit code and can be found on your vehicle registration certificate. Your new car insurance starts on the day your old car insurance is terminated.

Step 4: Terminate your old car insurance

Once your new car insurance has been accepted, you can cancel your old car insurance. Alpina can do the cancellation of your current car insurance for you. With our cancellation service, we can make sure the insurance policies don't overlap or prevent you from being temporarily uninsured. This is how we make switching car insurance as easy as possible.

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In several situations, switching car insurance can be advantageous for you, for example if:

  • Buying another car
  • Your insurance company increased the premium
  • The contract period of your insurance expires

The premiums of car insurances can fluctuate a lot. As a result, you may end up paying more for your car insurance now than you did the first year. It pays to compare car insurances every year. If you can get the same insurance at a lower price from another insurer, it might be worth switching.

Our insurance specialists will be pleased to help you with all your questions. You can call them Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 18:00 on telephone number 088- 688 37 00. You can also send them a message via e-mail, WhatsApp or Messenger. Also check our frequently asked questions about car insurance.

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