Short term hire and reward van insurance
Hire and reward van cover from our friends at GoShorty
Flexible short-term cover 1 hour to 28 days
Regular van policies rarely cover commercial deliveries
Using a commercial vehicle to make deliveries?
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What our customers say about Apricot Insurance
P Markey
“My household claim was settled promptly and to my total satisfaction, thank you for all your help.”
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“I have bought my car insurance from Apricot Insurance for the last few years – their staff are always friendly and easy to deal with.”
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“I am delighted that you could place my van insurance as I was having difficulty with other brokers. The premium was the best in the market and your attention to detail and friendly approach made it easy for me.”
What’s the purpose of Impound Release Insurance?
Having the right insurance is a legal requirement as most van insurance policies will not cover delivery driver or courier use as standard.
Cover starts from 1 hour up to 28 days so you only need to pay for the time you need.
When might you need this cover?
• Borrowing a commercial vehicle to make deliveries
o Parcel delivery
o Food delivery
o Seasonal business peaks
o Special events or promotions
o One-time deliveries
o Contract work
o Ad hoc / emergency deliveries
o Trial periods or pilot programmes
Frequently asked questions:
1. Can I purchase this schemes for cars too?
– Hire and reward is currently only for van and there is not an option for car.
2. Can the vehicle be modified?
– No, it cannot be modified other than for the addition of manufacturers’ optional extras, signage, roof racks, ply lining or interior storage
3. Will it cover a refrigerated van? i.e. will this be class as a modification?
– Good news, refrigerated vehicles are ok for this scheme.
4. Can you use this for public/private hire use and the carriage of passengers for hire and reward –
– No, these policies do not cover carriage of passengers for Hire and Reward purposes.
5. Are the goods carried in or on the vehicle covered with a GoShorty policy? –
– No, there is no cover for any goods carried in or on the vehicle