Is this justifiable?

All across the Public section there are calls for increases in dare I say many rather derisory pay offers. Some support those on strike others don’t.

Inflation is around 10.5% with some items of food far above this figure.

Some wonder why this unrest.

Perhaps the following is a prime example of ‘why’., and yet another example of apparently how the Caravan Club is hell bent on attempting to fleece members.

The figures quoted on my recent Caravan Cover renewal of £658.06 represent a whopping increase of 23.23% over the previous year’s figure of £533.82.

Text of CAMC letter recently received:-

“It’s renewal time! Here’s what you need to know.
We’re delighted you chose to cover your caravan with us last year.
Your cover wwwwwww is due to end on 30th May 2023. We would like to invite you to renew your cover for £658.06. Just to remind you, your contribution last year was £ 533.82. This includes Legal Protection cover, the cost of which is £11.50, the same as last year.”

The CAMC response when raised justified it as follows:-

“Thank you for your call earlier.
I was sorry to hear your displeasure with the price for 2023. As mentioned there has been a big increase in van values for 2023 and we had a rate increase in September 2022.  the main reasons for this are 
· The Club is responsible for claims costs and any profit from the caravan covers goes directly back into funding the running of the Club and contributing to the maintenance of sites and other benefits for members. We want to make sure we are operating in a sustainable way for all our members and coverholders.
· Contributions taken pay for the claims ahead rather than in the past so we need to ensure our contributions cover the claims we expect to see.
· One of the main reasons for the increase is the inflation we are seeing on theft claims - the average value of a theft claim has risen significantly since 2018 and there is no evidence to suggest this will stop.
Thank you for your time today and if you need anything else please do give us a call on 01342488338”