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  • Fill in a short quote form or request a call back to get a quote

  • Get a single policy to cover your entire fleet of business vehicles

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What is fleet insurance?

Fleet insurance allows you to cover multiple vehicles under one easy-to-manage policy with one renewal date. 

This often works out cheaper than purchasing separate van insurance or car insurance policies for your vehicles.

If you’re looking to cover a single vehicle for your business, you need a standard business van insurance policy.

Who is Quote Me Today?

Confused.com's specialist partner, Quote Me Today specialise in flexible insurance and keep things simple.

Like us, Quote Me Today are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. This means they work to a strict set of rules that helps ensure customers are treated fairly.

Their customers have rated them 'Excellent' on Trustpilot.

What's the best way to cover all my drivers?

If you’ve got several drivers within your business, you’ve got 2 options for how to cover them.

  • With a named driver policy, each vehicle has an assigned driver
  • With an any driver policy, any driver is covered to drive any vehicle

If your business is small or your drivers tend to drive the same vehicle, a ‘named driver’ policy is typically more cost-effective.

‘Any driver’ cover is more flexible and works well if your business needs multiple drivers to drive multiple vehicles, but it’s the more expensive option.

What types of vehicles are covered by fleet insurance?

Fleet insurance covers a range of vehicles, including:

If your policy mentions ‘any vehicle’ check the terms, as forklift trucks and excavators could also be included within your policy. Fleet insurance can also cover different types of businesses, including haulage, private hire and courier insurance.

What does fleet insurance cover?

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Fleet insurance usually covers:

  • Employer liability cover and public liability
  • Tools
  • Trailer cover
  • Courtesy car 
  • Breakdown cover
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Fleet insurance typically doesn't cover:

  • Damage caused by general wear and tear
  • Uninsured goods in your driver's vehicle 
  • Electrical or mechanical failures
  • Theft where goods were left on display
  • Theft from an unlocked vehicle

What doesn't fleet insurance typically cover?

What you’re not covered for varies depending on your policy. But in general, it’s unlikely you’ll be covered for:

  • Damage caused by general wear and tear
  • Uninsured goods in your driver’s vehicle
  • Electrical or mechanical failures
  • Theft from your vehicles where goods were left on display or left out in the open
  • Theft where doors were left unlocked or keys were left inside the vehicle

What are the pros & cons of fleet insurance?

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Pros

  • It’s easier to arrange insurance on multiple vehicles as there’s only 1 renewal date
  • Insuring multiple vehicles is usually cheaper than insuring them individually
  • You can insure all drivers on every vehicle with an ‘any driver’ policy
  • You can add more vehicles as your business grows
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Cons

  • High-mileage drivers or those with poor records may drive up the overall premium
  • A claim on one vehicle could affect the whole policy
  • It's harder to manage your finances with varying monthly costs, depending on how much you drive
  • It can cost more if you only have a small number of vehicles

Different types of fleet insurance

There are 3 levels of fleet insurance. You can choose the level of protection that suits your business:

  • Third-party only: the legal minimum required to be on the road. It covers damage to others, but won't pay out for your own vehicles.
  • Third-party, fire and theft: covers damage to other people and their property, plus your own vehicles if they are stolen or damaged by fire.
  • Comprehensive: the highest level of cover, protecting your vehicles against damage, even if your driver is at fault.

How do I get a fleet insurance quote?

You can get started in just a few steps:

  • Select 'Get a fleet quote' or call or call Quote Me Today on 01227 285 455
  • Fill in the quote form with some details including your name, date of birth and contact details
  • Our trusted partner Quote Me Today will contact you to discuss your fleet and what kind of policy you need

If you're happy with your quote, you can get cover immediately. You can also add and remove vehicles with ease, giving you flexibility over your policy.

What our van insurance expert says

"When looking for fleet cover, always check if your 'confirmed claims experience' is up to date. This is the fleet version of a no claims bonus, and having a clean record across your whole business can significantly drive down your annual premium."
Rhydian Jones - Confused.com Commercial Director
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What factors affect the price of fleet insurance?

There are a few factors affecting the price of fleet insurance including: 

The size of the fleet

The more vehicles you have, the greater the risk to the insurer.

The type of vehicles

The value, power and security of the vehicles can affect the price of the policy.

The class of use

A fleet of vans used by taxi drivers is likely to be more expensive than a fleet of cars used to travel to multiple sites.

The claims history

The more claims your business has made, the more insurers might view you as a risk, which can increase the price of your policy. High-risk drivers might be better off on a separate policy.

The age of your drivers

Younger, less experienced drivers are a higher risk and could drive your insurance costs up.

The level of cover you choose

A comprehensive policy is usually cheaper than any of the lower levels of cover.

The excess you pay

Increasing your voluntary excess could decrease your insurance cost. Just make sure you can afford to pay if you have to make a claim.

The security of the vehicles

This lowers the risk of the vans being stolen, damaged or vandalised.

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