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3.74
Based on 132 reviews, last reviewed 11th Oct 2024
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Latest highest rating:

5

An excellent online portal An excellent online portal and a very easy renewal process. Reviewed on: 11th October 2024
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Latest lowest rating:

1

No DL renewal despite 15 years of no claims. Direct Line didn't renew my buildings and contents insurance because it was a 2nd home, only used by us.We have had insurance with DL for 15 years sin... Read more Reviewed on: 15th March 2024
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About this product

At Smart Money People, we collect Direct Line home insurance reviews from genuine policyholders. These insights can help you make an informed decision when selecting your next provider.

Direct Line offers three levels of home insurance cover, allowing you to pay for just the level of protection you need. Choose from Home Insurance, Home Insurance Plus and Select Premier. You may opt to take out either buildings or contents insurance, or a combined policy.
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Direct Line Home Insurance reviews (132)

Review of the Direct Line, Home Insurance:

Complete support

5
A few years ago our house got broken into whilst we were at work, a lot of electrical things were stolen like a TV, consoles, games, a computer. When we first came back it was a horrible feeling to walk through the door that was hanging off it's frame, we waited 4 hours for police and they questioned us as if we were the criminals but when we spoke to direct line they were friendly, sympathetic and talked us through everything we needed to do. The process was pretty painfree and... Reviewed on: 11th September 2016

An excellent online portal

5
An excellent online portal and a very easy renewal process. Reviewed on: 11th October 2024

Slightly more expensive than others but good cover

4
Slightly more expensive than others but good cover Reviewed on: 8th October 2024

So Helpful

5
Simple clear and very helpful communication Reviewed on: 4th September 2024

Not necessirily the cheapest but good value.

5
Not necessirily the cheapest but good value. When it counts i.e. when you claim, they were excellent. Reviewed on: 27th August 2024

Great product at a competitive price

5
Good value vs the competition and a superior product to many of them too. Excellent customer service too. Reviewed on: 24th August 2024

Good professional company.

5
Good professional company. A leader in it’s field. Simple honest advice and service. Reviewed on: 23rd August 2024

Very understanding and always able to compromise on...

4
Very understanding and always able to compromise on costs to the insurer. Reviewed on: 23rd August 2024

No DL renewal despite 15 years of no claims.

1
Direct Line didn't renew my buildings and contents insurance because it was a 2nd home, only used by us.We have had insurance with DL for 15 years since we bought the house from new and never made a single claim.They suggested Gallaghers which was FOUR TIMES the premium.We wnt with RAC at a samll increase over DL's last premium.Disgraceful Reviewed on: 15th March 2024

Direct to contact no messing with claims

5
Have been with for many years. Had a couple of claims and have been very satisfied with the outcome Reviewed on: 29th August 2023

Easy to deal with except at renewal.

5
Very happy with the covergage and customer service we have had for many years on our two properties. My only bug-bear is the "renewal dance" where they seem to quote an inflated price, I call them and they revert to something close to or lower than the old premium. Reviewed on: 24th August 2023

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