Need an electrician or a plumber? Look no further than your insurer

There is no such thing as a free lunch, according to the old phrase, but whoever coined that never considered the additional services offered by most insurance companies, as part of your insurance policy.

Need an electrician in a hurry? Or even a plumber, glazier or locksmith? Look no further than your insurer who may well offer these “complimentary” services as part of your household contents, building and vehicle insurance policies.

These services include roadside assistance – including getting petrol delivered if you run out of petrol – as well as, in the case of MiWay Insurance, a take-me-home service to avoid you driving under the influence of alcohol.

“MiWay clients with household contents or building insurance get access to electricians, plumbers, locksmiths, glaziers, beekeepers and tree fellers as part of their home insurance cover, while those with car insurance can have a tyre changed or a locksmith called out if they lock their keys in the car,” says short-term insurer MiWay.

Apart from saving policyholders money, these services also provide them with access to reputable and reliable service providers.

Insurance companies who offer complimentary services usually have a database of reliable and reputable service providers they can call on in the event of an emergency. The suppliers are all vetted, and insurance companies can hold them accountable in the event of a complaint. There is therefore no need for a policyholder to pluck out a name of an electrician, locksmith or plumber from a telephone directory or the Internet and just hope for the best.

Finally, there’s the sheer convenience. Speak to your insurer today or check your policy schedule and find out what other services can you enjoy under your insurance policy.

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