Belairdirect Home Insurance Reviews

I was automatically enrolled in Bel Air when my former insurer was bought up. Unlike before, customer service under Bel Air is non-existent. Please hold, we are experiencing higher than usual call volume! I wonder why? On renewal, my quote was through the roof for a 2-bedroom apartment. I found a new provider, with lower rates, and the same/or better features. I called Bel Air twice and after a 45 minute wait got to speak with a living, breathing human. Unfortunately, the agent told me it was too early to cancel because it was more than 30 days. So, I phoned again when it was 28 days, and after a 30 minute wait on hold, an agent wanted to try getting me to renew. I resisted and they finally accepted my request to not renew. Had I been less strong willed, I am not sure that I would have succeeded. Sounds like strong-arm tactics to me. Beware!

Called to update my policy. Told that my updates increase risk and they have to cancel my insurance. Cancellation now means it's difficult to get insurance elsewhere and increases the overall price. Note I've been told that the small changes WOULD not impact my rates with other insurers, but having a CANCELLATION does.