When getting a quote through Compare the Market, you’ll need to say if you have a criminal conviction or not. Remember, it pays to be honest, otherwise a future claim could be rejected or your entire policy might be considered void – making it harder to get insurance in the future.

However, if your conviction is ‘spent’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, you don’t have to mention it. If you're not sure if your conviction is spent or not, and you live in England or Wales, you can check whether you’ll need to declare it with Unlock's theCalculator.

When getting a home insurance quote through Compare the Market, it’s essential that you mention all ‘unspent’ convictions, unless they’re for motoring offenses.