icab.uk.com Reviews 136

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professionalism, efficiency, and genuine care, highlighting their helpfulness and excellent communication. Many people found the service to be first-class, noting quick response times and a wide range of options that made stressful situations much easier to manage. However, some customers were dissatisfied with the location options provided, mentioning that accommodations were sometimes far from their desired area or unsuitable for their needs. A few other people also felt that customer service was occasionally poor, citing dismissive attitudes, lack of empathy, and delays in communication or resolution of issues.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We would like to say a big thank you to Natalie from ICAB for the support she gave us after the flood at our home. Natalie quickly organised our hotel accommodation and later arranged a short-t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had an insurance claim which required our bathroom to be stripped out and refitted. Having a mobile bathroom (pod) supplied by icab meant we could remain at home with minimal disruption. The unit... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These guys have been excellent. Quick to respond, resolving enquiries as requested, with flexibility and a great range of options available. Speed of approval between them and our insurers, Admiral ha... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Faultless service from start to finish. Storm Goretti made me homeless and ICAB made all my accommodation needs for me taking the stress away. Months in a hotel and now in a temporary house until I... See more

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Company details

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The Insurance Claims Accommodation Bureau (ICAB) are specialists in arranging both planned and emergency accommodation, assisting those who suffer unwelcome events in their home, such as flood or fire. We act on behalf of Insurers, Social Housing organisations and a large range of Instructing Principals.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The worst place ever they put my niece…they help who they want to help and they don’t care what you are going through they don’t care about children or any dissabilities.

The worst place ever they put my niece in accommodation and she has health conditions they never asses the accommodation, they also are rude there is not one person set to the case They put you in unfit homes and blame you for damage that has already occurred they

December 4, 2024
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Hello, we are sorry to hear about your niece's experience. We would like to look into this for you. Please can you email info@icab.uk.com where a member of the team will be able to assist you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am very grateful to ICAB

I am very grateful to ICAB, especially Ryan Holloway, for arranging temporary accommodation for my family during a stressful time. He listened carefully to our needs and relieved many of the extra worries we would have had.

May 1, 2025
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Thank you - we really appreciate you taking the time to leave your review. Best wishes for the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bhavna was our point of contact at…

Bhavna was our point of contact at ICAB.
We can't thank her enough for all her help throughout a stressful time for us.
Bhavna showed great compassion and understanding.
Her professional approach secured us a great flat for us to stay and arranged for the movers to take our belongings into storage. Bhav, thanks for being there for us.

May 3, 2025
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for Bhav - we really appreciate it! Wishing you all the best for the furure

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sohail Khalil - Lifesaver!

Had the pleasure of dealing with Sohail regarding an urgent matter where we had to arrange and urgent stay. He was extremely professional, polite and nothing was ever a problem for him. What a diamond!

April 30, 2025
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Thank you for the fabulous review of the service you received from Sohail!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very impressive service

I was extremely impressed with ICAB during an exceedingly traumatic time for me. It was so reassuring to be told “Don’t worry, we will deal with it all”, which they did in a very efficient and sympathetic manner.

February 24, 2025
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review of our service - it really means a lot to us. Best wishes to you

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid This Company unless you are desperate.

We have been a supplier of properties to this company over a number of years. Without exception, they need to be chased constantly to be paid. Every excuse under the book why they don't pay, the latest they wanted evidence the invoice had been sent to them two months ago! This will be the last time we accept business from them.

All the other relocation companies are great to work with, they all pay on 30 days with no need to chase. However Icab like to hold on to our monies for 60 days, then they still need to chase.

I would avoid as the conduct of this company is poor.

April 2, 2025
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ICAB regrets that you had a bad experience as this is not our usual practice.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff

The staff, Noreen and Alison have been incredibly helpful during a distressing time! Lovely staff, speedy responses and good quality service

March 24, 2025
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What a great review! - Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know. Wishing you all the best in the future

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Professional and empathetic

This was a difficult time for us and Natalie helped us to sort out an acceptable solution for all involved. Even when I was ratty about things she remained pleasant and constructive.

February 14, 2025
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We really appreciate you taking the time to write a review - thank you! We wish you the best for the future

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am very happy with the service and…

I am very happy with the service and help that I have received from Janiv Shah , he has been in regular contact with me through out and very conscientious of our needs as it has been stressful time , excellent young man and very good at his job!

March 15, 2025
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Thank you so much for your fantastic review - Janiv will be delighted. Wishing you the best for the future

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ICAB

ICAB and particularly Rosie have been a huge support in helping us to find alternative accommodation. They have actively helped us and turned around all the necessary paperwork in quick time, Many thanks.

March 11, 2025
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What a fabulous review - thank you, we really appreciate it. Best wishes for the future

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ICab are helpful, friendly, efficient

ICab I’ve been very helpful in relocating me, offering me good choices, and working tirelessly to find the best outcome for me and my family. Thank you so much to Ryan, Jabola, Jay and Team for all your help. At an unsettling time, they offered much appreciated reassurance.

March 7, 2025
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What a fantastic review for the team, thank you - they will be delighted! Wishing you all the best for the future

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely Appalling Service – AVOID if You Can


ICAB’s incompetence, delays, and complete failure of duty of care have caused unnecessary distress, financial loss, and appalling treatment of a vulnerable elderly person.

Despite confirming in writing that a hotel stay had been extended, ICAB failed to actually book the additional nights—leaving a vulnerable person without accommodation. When this mistake was discovered, ICAB’s out-of-hours service was completely useless:
• Offered hotels miles away, refusing to consider suitable local options.
• Refused to act on reasonable suggestions, saying they had to wait for a third-party supplier’s approval, which delayed everything unnecessarily.
• Premier Inn staff had to step in, calling to warn that a vulnerable person was left stranded in reception due to ICAB’s mistake.

Instead of fixing their own mess, ICAB left my family to secure alternative accommodation at our own expense, forcing us to book a hotel ourselves at the last minute. We are now having to fight for reimbursement—money that should never have been spent in the first place had ICAB done their job properly.

Beyond this catastrophic failure, ICAB’s day-to-day handling of accommodation is consistently awful:
• Unhelpful, dismissive staff (Ayeesha in accounts) blatantly lied, claiming no instructions had been received from the insurer.
• ICAB repeatedly ignored emails, making excuses about reference numbers rather than addressing urgent accommodation needs.
• Slow and passive service—staff (including Ryan Holloway) repeatedly waited for Sedgwick instead of taking proactive action, even when instructions had already been given.
• Rowland tried to pressure a vulnerable person into accepting unsuitable accommodation with unclear transport links and no information on essential services like cleaning.
• Even escalation to the Managing Director of ICAB did not result in meaningful improvement, and Aviva and Sedgwick’s senior executives had to be copied in.

There is no point in customer service platitudes—ICAB repeatedly failed to do their job and put a vulnerable person at risk. Their lack of urgency, refusal to take responsibility, and unwillingness to act without excessive delays make them completely unfit to handle emergency accommodation services.

If your insurer places you with ICAB, be prepared to fight every step of the way to ensure they do their job properly. Avoid if you possibly can.

February 22, 2025
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We are very sorry to read that you had a bad experience using ICAB's services as this is not the norm. We have escalated this, and a senior member of the team will contact you today to discuss your concerns.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

MARNI

Easy to talk to. Extremely helpful and patient

February 21, 2025
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Thank you for your review of Marni!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Genuine care

Would that everyone who works in a customer facing job be as empathetic and efficient as Rosie. In a society where people who genuinely 'care' about the customer, seem to be in the minority, Rosie has gone 'above and beyond' and shown that she has that invaluable quality. Thank you so much, Rosie.

February 12, 2025
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Thank you so much for leaving this wonderful review for Rosie - we really appreciate it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our experience was to be treated very…

Our experience was to be treated very kindly and professionally. Kim was very supportive and sympathetic to our requirements. Highly recommended.

January 29, 2025
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review. We wish you all the best for the future

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Customer Support

Going through a traumatic & difficult experience It is so refreshing to speak with someone who not only listens intently, but
Is thoroughly competent kind and helpful. Not just say what they are hoping to achieve but have the integrity in keeping their word stating “if they are not sure they will find out. “
In turn going above and beyond to provide excellent support and add real meaning to the word Customer Service. Jared Garfield has worked above and beyond providing compassion, kindness,
competence. In this instance, what I consider as the blueprint for excellence Customer Service Support.
Thank you.

January 28, 2025
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Thank you so much for leaving this amazing review for Jared!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After the Flood

I have say in such trying times ICAB were very helpful and sympathetic can not thank them enough I don't normally name the people who I deal with but I would like to thank Sohail very much for his sympathetic help and kindness

January 7, 2025
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review for our service - it means a lot to us. Wishing you all the best in the future

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This review is for Sade Pierre

This review is for Sade Pierre.
She worked extremely quickly with an Estate Agent to ensure I could be in a home before Christmas.
Thank you Sade

December 18, 2024
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Many thanks for your great review of Sade - we wish you all the best for the festive period

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After calling up every day an not…

After calling up every day an not getting any luck an advisor name Joseph kindly helped me find a property he communicated effectively with me and was very patient and he found me a property I have not seen it let but I believe it will be ideal for me he has excellent customer service

December 10, 2024
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Thank you so much for your fabulous review of Joseph! Wishing you well in the future

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you sohail from I cab

Me and my children were in a house fire , we been in a few air bnb since and hotels so I’ve dealt with I cab for some time , but last night the night before we was due to check in to the next the landlord of the property let us down and I was extremely emotional stressed and worried we would share a hotel room, I’m so glad I got sohail from I cab for this case handler as he literally in a matter of hours got me and the children a 2 night stay in a beautiful pent house aswell as finding us out next air b n b after. Not only did he do that he was so kind listened worked hard in really helping us making calls to me to check in I was getting information I needed . Thank you again for taking a massive stress of my self .
Anyone will be lucky to have sohail as their case handler .

November 20, 2024
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Thank you very much for your fabulous review for Sohail - we really appreciate it!

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