DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

My insurance comes up for renewal at the end of the month.

I know there's plenty of threads on this but hey, why not start another!

Currently with Hagerty. I have 4 cars on agreed value (911, 993, 986 and VW Bus)

Now... Hagerty were a DDK supporter for many years and I used to deal with Charlie who was a great guy, knowledgable and helpful. He seemed to have gone when I tried to contact him last year and Hagerty pulled their support so I'm in a neutral position of looking at options.

Experiences and suggestions please.

My experience with Hagerty has been excellent in the past, but unfortunately I don't think that is what they are nowadays. I recently sold my 912, called to let them know and get some of the policy refunded. I have my 1987 VW bus with them as well. Porsche agreed value 4x that of the VW.

I expect to get stiffed when cancelling a policy but got 12 % of the total premium back after 6 months cover. Their reasoning, the VW is younger than the Porsche so worth more..... So why have an agreed value policy. That left a sour taste so I'll be looking elsewhere come Easter time.

It would be good to hear from any members in the insurance business....

ClassicLine

No brainer.

Chubb for me.
4 classics, camper , horse truck , 2 daily drivers and house!!
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964RS wrote: ↑Thu Jan 02, 2025 1:29 pm ClassicLine

No brainer.

Just got a renewal quote from them - no pain getting it and competitive.

I've chased my renewal quote from Hagerty - this time last year they'd already sent it and I'd renewed.

RH no sweat 911 really easy

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Is there a reason this thread is in the 'New Members' section ?

I currently have my 911T, Fulvia HF & Giulietta Sprint insured via Heritage ...

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Lightweight_911 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 02, 2025 4:54 pm .

Is there a reason this thread is in the 'New Members' section ?

I currently have my 911T, Fulvia HF & Giulietta Sprint insured via Heritage ...

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There's not! Apart from me not being fully awake after Christmas! Will move it

jb wrote: ↑Thu Jan 02, 2025 4:19 pm RH no sweat 911 really easy

I will give them a go too

Classic Line

6 months ago I moved to them, recently had to notify them of a claim due to storm damage to my 996, were great to deal with, car has now had some minor paint repair took around 3 weeks to get sorted

Bootsy wrote: ↑Thu Jan 02, 2025 3:45 pm

964RS wrote: ↑Thu Jan 02, 2025 1:29 pm ClassicLine

No brainer.

Just got a renewal quote from them - no pain getting it and competitive.

I've chased my renewal quote from Hagerty - this time last year they'd already sent it and I'd renewed.

You should speak to them about being club insurers if others not. They are TIPEC and 911UK insurers I think.

Darren Coote who used to be there was a Porsche owner and great but he's at Brentacre now who have become a good hotrod insurer.

Ian Fray who owns it has had it since the 80's in Hinckley - pop and see him when next in Notts and stay at mine. I've used them since 90's and always really really competitive, include free trackdays and were amazing on a claim.

(I was with RH for years also till recently but they changed underwriter a few years back and just got a bit more expensive than Classicline for many vehicles)

tbh if you say youre a member you'll probably get club discount. personally I use Locktons, possibly not the cheapest but have had excellent service

As Andy, (Lightweight 911)
I also use Heritage and very happy with them.

Andy

Thanks everybody

So far getting quotes with Classicline
Heritage and RH

Bootsy wrote: ↑Fri Jan 03, 2025 10:01 am So far getting quotes with Classicline
Heritage and RH

Be interesting to see what the difference is, and whether any want to be a sponsor on the site, as there could be a good uptake from forum members needing to renew in the future?