Motor Trade

Our Motor Trade insurance is underwritten by our regional network of experienced and empowered underwriters.

Motor Trade Insurance

Our Motor Trade insurance is designed to cover most businesses that have a motor trade premises. Targeted for those working in vehicle sales (new or used), mechanical repairs and servicing, body shops, paint spraying, MOT stations and tyre-fitting. Standard cover provides all the key features you’d expect (such as ‘All-Risks’ property damage and goods in transit cover) plus equipment cover and legal expenses embedded at no extra charge. A range of optional extras, including business interruption, can also be added.

Key Features

  • Property Damage cover is on an all ‘All Risks’ basis with full theft cover.
  • Embedded Equipment Breakdown cover automatically included.
  • Embedded Legal Expenses cover automatically included.
  • Engineering inspection is charged at a flat rate per premises.
  • A wide range of standard extensions.
  • Uninsured loss recovery included automatically and cover includes Hire Assist; a hire vehicle provided free of charge for up to 14 days if your vehicle is stolen or not able to be driven due to fire damage.

Target Market

  • Vehicle Sales (new or used).
  • Mechanical Repairs and Servicing.
  • Bodyshops/Paint Spraying.
  • MOT Stations.
  • Tyre-fitting.

Document Library

Motor Trade Appetite Factsheet 2024

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Motor Insurance Database – Details and Your Obligations

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Policy Documents

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Our 11 UK regional offices are staffed by empowered underwriters to ensure brokers secure the best possible insurance solution for their clients.

Premium Finance Option

Brokers and policyholders should review our “Premium Finance – What You Need to Know” documents available in the link below.

Motor Insurance Database Assistance

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Contact our Motor Insurance Database Assistance.

T: 0808 234 4265 (Freephone)
Email: [email protected]

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