Specialist commercial vehicle insurance is designed to cover against theft, damage and third-party liability for commercial vehicles that may differ a little from the norm. Be it a party bus, ice cream van, crane, cherry picker, or mobile exhibition unit, if your modified vehicle is your business, then taking out a specialist commercial vehicle insurance policy may be in your best interests.
Chris North FCII is a respected industry leader with over 40 years' experience, who has worked in the insurance industry in a variety of roles, accumulating a wealth of knowledge. He is currently Technical Manager for Towergate's motor division, providing expertise on all matters relating to motor fleet insurance, in particular haulage and self-drive hire fleets.
Specialist commercial vehicle insurance policies can provide cover should your vehicle be stolen, damaged, or suffer a fire. They can also include passenger and public liability insurance to keep you and your passengers safe. It is possible to add a number of extras to your policy to give you the protection you need, depending on the nature of your vehicle or business.
It is important to carefully consider specialist commercial vehicle insurance policies before buying, as they will include a number of exclusions. These will vary depending on the vehicle, but in general the policies will not cover:
As with all insurance, please check your policy documents or talk to your adviser for full details of what is included and excluded from your cover.
Specialist commercial vehicle insurance policies can cover a wide variety of risks, making it difficult to give an average cost. The cost depends on how, where and for what purpose you use your vehicles, the type and size of your vehicles, your business profile and driving history. So whether you need cover for a truck, party bus, mobile shop, cherry picker, crane, or any other specialised vehicle, you should be able to purchase insurance that is tailored to your needs.
Whether you need to insure your party bus, ice cream van or any other specialist commercial vehicle, speak to one of our specialist advisers to find the right cover for you. For more information give us a call on 0344 892 1987.
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Date: August 20, 2021
Category: Commercial Vehicle