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Why get car insurance from Diamond?
Under European law, car insurance providers can no longer offer cheaper car insurance based on gender. While Diamond was originally designed with female drivers in mind, it now covers all drivers.
The company offers some great features as standard, especially for electric vehicle (EV) owners.
Diamond offers both single-car and multi-car policies, as well as specialist car insurance for couriers.
How to contact Diamond
For car insurance queries, contact Diamond by phone:
Sales team: 0800 36 24 36
Customer services: 0333 220 2004.
Alternatively, you can use Diamond’s 24/7 online chatbot via its website.
Existing customers can also use MyAccount to manage their policies quickly and easily.
What types of car insurance can I get with Diamond?
Diamond offers third-party only, third-party, fire and theft and comprehensive car insurance.
Diamond also offers some useful features as standard for electric and hybrid car owners:
- Battery cover – against accidental damage, fire or theft
- Charging equipment cover – protects your electric vehicle or hybrid standard charging cables against accidental damage, fire and theft
- Out of charge recovery – free recovery for electric-only vehicles if you run out of battery on the road.
The following optional extras can be added to your car insurance policy for an additional cost:
- Breakdown cover
- Personal injury cover
- Hire car cover for up to 28 days if your car is written off or stolen
- Motor legal protection.
Diamond’s comprehensive car insurance includes the following features as standard:
Handbag cover
Up to £300 if your handbag is lost or stolen.
Child car seat cover
Covers the costs of replacing a stolen or damaged child car seat or pushchair. You can also claim up to an additional £50 for loss or damage to any children’s accessories.
Courtesy car
In a road accident claim while your car is being repaired at one of Diamond’s approved garages.
Windscreen cover
Covers the costs of repairs or replacement if your windscreen is damaged.
European cover
Up to 90 days’ cover for driving in Europe.
24/7 emergency helpline
Round-the-clock assistance if you need to report an incident ASAP.
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What Defaqto star ratings to Diamond insurance policies get?
Diamond’s car insurance policies are rated 5 stars by Defaqto.
A 5-star rating corresponds to ‘an excellent product with a comprehensive range of features and benefits’.
How well is the provider reviewed on Trustpilot?
In October 2023, Diamond was rated 1.8 on Trustpilot.
Frequently asked questions
Can I cancel a policy with Diamond?
You can cancel your policy at any time with Diamond, but you’ll be charged a cancellation fee.
If you cancel your policy between the date of purchase and up to 14 days after the start of the policy, you’ll need to pay £25. This applies even if you cancel before your cover begins.
If you cancel after the 14-day cooling off period, the fee goes up to £60 plus there’s a charge for the time you were covered.
If you’ve already made a claim in this time, you’ll be charged a full year’s premium.
Who underwrites policies from Diamond?
Diamond car insurance policies are underwritten by EUI Limited, which is owned by the Admiral Group plc.
Is it possible to add other drivers to a Diamond insurance policy?
Yes, you can add named drivers to your policy.
Does Diamond offer black box insurance?
Not directly. However, Diamond’s sister company Admiral offers a telematics policy called the Admiral Little Box.
Does Diamond offer temporary cover?
Temporary car insurance policies are available from Diamond’s sister company Admiral.
Does Diamond offer pay-as-you-go insurance?
No, Diamond doesn’t offer pay-as-you-go car insurance policies at the moment.
Does Diamond offer van insurance?
Diamond offers commercial van insurance, via its sister company Admiral.