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Alexander Forbes Car Insurance: What Happened and Where to Get a Quote

Alexander Forbes no longer sells car insurance under its own name. Momentum Metropolitan bought the Alexander Forbes short-term insurance business, and the deal was completed on 31 January 2020 after regulatory approval.

The business was then combined with Momentum Short-term Insurance into one company, Momentum Insure, launched in July 2021. If you're looking for what used to be Alexander Forbes car insurance, Momentum Insure is where it lives now.

What stands out

  • Momentum said existing policy terms and conditions would stay unchanged for policyholders when the businesses combined.
  • Momentum Insure now trades under one brand and one insurance licence.
  • Old Alexander Forbes product names (such as Priceless, 55 Plus and Platinum Woman) may still appear on older documents and websites.

What to check before you accept a quote

  • If you had an Alexander Forbes policy, check your latest schedule to see which company and products you're now on.
  • When your policy renews, compare the Momentum Insure premium against other insurers. Don't assume a legacy policy is still the best value.
  • Old Alexander Forbes insurance websites and phone numbers may be out of date. Use Momentum Insure's current contact details.
  • The basic excess and any additional excesses, for example for young or newly licensed drivers. See what excess means in car insurance.
  • Whether your car needs an approved tracker. Many insurers require one above a certain vehicle value. See insurance-approved trackers.

How to get a Alexander Forbes car insurance quote

  1. Request a car insurance quote from Momentum Insure.
  2. Get at least two other quotes for the same car and cover.
  3. Compare premium, excess and benefits, especially if you're on an older legacy product.

Comparing is easier when every quote is for the same thing: the same cover type, the same car value (retail or market value) and similar excess. Our guide to comparing car insurance quotes has a checklist.

A tracker can lower your premium

Many insurers require an approved tracker on higher-value cars, and most give a discount when one is fitted. See which trackers insurers accept or estimate your saving.

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Alexander Forbes Car Insurance questions

Does Alexander Forbes still offer car insurance?+

Not under its own name. Momentum Metropolitan bought the Alexander Forbes short-term insurance business in 2020, and it became part of Momentum Insure in 2021.

What happened to my Alexander Forbes car insurance policy?+

When the business moved to Momentum, existing policy terms and conditions were carried over. Your policy is now administered by Momentum Insure. Check your latest policy schedule for the details.

Where do I get an Alexander Forbes car insurance quote now?+

Ask Momentum Insure for a quote, and compare it with other insurers for the same cover.

Tracker Prices SA is an independent information site. We are not an insurer or a licensed financial services provider, and nothing here is financial advice. Insurer details are summarised from each insurer's own published information, last checked September 2026. Cover, benefits and prices change, so always confirm them in your quote and policy wording. For a complaint about an insurer you can contact the free National Financial Ombud Scheme.

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