Confused.com doesn't offer a specific any driver van insurance policy, but you can add a maximum of 5 named drivers to your standard policy. This allows multiple people to use the same vehicle on an ad hoc basis. It’s handy if you’re just starting out in business and if you need multiple people to be insured to drive the same van.
If you only need cover for a couple of drivers, you may be better off just adding named drivers on a standard van insurance policy. if you're ready to start comparing quotes, simply click "Get a quote" to get started.
You can get the usual 3 levels of cover, typically for drivers aged at least 21 or 25 years old. These are:
Third-party only
Third-party, fire and theft
Comprehensive cover
If your van plays an important role in your business you might want to consider topping up your insurance to get even greater protection. There are several potential options you could consider as a bolt-on to your current cover, or as a standalone product.
The main added extras that might be of interest if you’re van is integral to your business are:
Breakdown cover: this option can be bought as a standalone policy or added to your standard van insurance. It ensures you’re to if your van breaks down on the road.
Courtesy van cover: this extra is designed to minimise the inevitable disruption that would be caused after an accident. In its place, you get a replacement van until yours is out of the garage.
Windscreen cover: always check your van insurance policy because sometimes windscreen cover isn’t included as standard. Given the number of miles your van will probably travel each year, this is a useful policy feature to have – even if you need to pay extra for it.
Legal expenses cover: this insurance is intended to cover any expenses that would arise if you needed to defend a legal case. It's also useful if you seek damages from a third party in relation to a dispute concerning your van or its contents.
Personal belongings insurance: as the name implies, this cover protects you from losses incurred if your personal belongings are lost, damaged or stolen while in the van.
Tool insurance: this option could be useful if you regularly keep tools in the van.
There are of course other types of add on insurances which may suit specific requirements. It’s always worth considering these extras if you want to be well protected.
Any driver van insurance may not be the best option for you, depending on what level of cover you need. Here are a few other options to consider that may be better suited:
Temporary van insurance may be better suited if you only need cover for certain drivers as a one-off.
Business van insurance is a good option if you use your van for work purposes. The average premium for business use comes in at £558.752.
Fleet insurance provides cover for business use under one policy. You can only get a fleet policy if you want to insure more than 2 vans.
2 Based on Confused.com data May 2023 to July 2023.
"Any driver van insurance doesn't mean anyone can drive your van, it's usually a maximum of 5 named drivers that can be added to your policy.
The more drivers you add to the policy, the more expensive it becomes. Temporary insurance could be a cheaper option, or deciding to insure a fleet of vehicles under one policy."
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