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Howden is the new name for A-Plan. We do insurance differently. With more than 100 insurance products available, at over 100 branches across the country, our friendly branch teams are dedicated to finding you the right policy at the right price. From car, home or van insurance to horsebox, commercial cover to kit cars; we have access to a range of mainstream and niche insurers, who offer the full breadth of policies to cover your every specialist requirement.
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2 Des Roches square Witney Oxfordshire OX28 4LE, OX28 4LE, Witney, United Kingdom
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Excellent service by Bethany Powell on…
Excellent service by Bethany Powell on annual travel policy. Great advice around travel insurance and sporting events and also trips planned that meant the cover was tailored to what I need right now and I also know options for the future also when it comes to additional cover. The service Howden provide when it comes to claims management is worth its weight in gold.
Thorough advice and very good savings
Very helpful phone discussion with you agent about options with thorough information and selection of policies offering good cover at significant savings over Aviva renewal quotes.
The adviser was highly proficient in…
The adviser was highly proficient in getting us the best quote
Excellent service
I don’t normally write reviews but I am very grateful for Emma for sorting out my insurance which was not a typical home & buildings cover.
She was very professional and committed in finding the right package that met all my needs
Thank you Emma for your time and effort, it’s much appreciated
Best wishes
Bally
professional advise
It is so refreshing in this day and age…
It is so refreshing in this day and age to be able to sit down with friendly and knowledgeable staff and discuss one's requirements. Long may you stay on the high street.
The transaction went through smoothly
Excellent customer service
Emma, the customer service assistant was great. She has been with the company many years and is expert and extremely helpful. I use Howdens because I know I can speak to a named person whenever I want to discuss my requirements.
Good and reliable advice
Good and reliable advice. No major swings in insurance costs from one year to another - just moderate, expected increases.
Clear emails and clearly marked full insurance details sent straight away on acceptance.
Prices competitive service 5 star.
Prices are very competitive. Staff are helpful.
A-Plan / Howden has served us well over the years.
I have used A plan now known as Howdens…
I have used A plan now known as Howdens for a lot of years for all my insurances. The staff are very helpful and try and get the best deals they can at competitive prices.
Fantastic Communication between offices…
Fantastic Communication between offices and myself. the quotation pre advice was spot on, i purchased the classic car insurance instantly, and as a result of Tom's service the remainder of our home fleet will be directed to Howden Insurance, which is a total of five vehicles.
Thanks again.
Andy
Cant praise them enough .
Got fed up with the comparison sites there not the best by far. Friendly staff at Ipswich office and done there best to get me a better deal with the items that I wanted in my policy ,Ive been a fan of this company even when it was A-plan and have told my friends and family to get prices most have joined .
Cant praise them enough in these hard times .
Really great personal service
Really great personal service. Staff were great and price was good too.
Told me what I needed to know.
Very helpful & competent staff who…
Very helpful & competent staff who explained various options
Easy to deal with
Easy to deal with. Helpful operator. Reasonable cost and excellent cover.
Trustworthy
The gentle man I saw was extremely helpful and pleasant and I trusted him !
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