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Frequently Asked Questions
Short, focused explanations of common commercial insurance questions, organised so each answer has its own permanent page.
Each card below contains a short summary rather than repeating the complete answer. Open the dedicated FAQ page for the full explanation, related distinctions and links to supporting guidance.
Are customer vehicles covered while at my garage?
Protection for customer vehicles depends on custody, storage, work, road testing, values and the relevant policy section.
Read the full answer →Can a part-time motor trader get insurance?
A checklist of the trading evidence, storage arrangements and activity details a part-time operator may be asked to demonstrate.
Read the full answer →Can any employee drive under a fleet policy?
Why broad fleet wording still requires documented authorisation, eligibility checks and referrals for some drivers or vehicles.
Read the full answer →Do employers need employers liability insurance?
An overview of worker relationships, limited exemptions, certificates and the records businesses should keep.
Read the full answer →Do I need motor trade insurance to drive customer vehicles?
Driving a customer vehicle normally requires cover that permits the motor-trade activity, the driver and the specific journey.
Read the full answer →Does business insurance cover cyber incidents?
How dedicated cyber protection, incident-response services and security controls differ from ordinary property or liability cover.
Read the full answer →Does fleet insurance cover personal use?
Private use may be available for specified drivers and vehicles, but commuting, spouse use and wider social use should be confirmed.
Read the full answer →Does motor trade insurance cover tools and diagnostic equipment?
Key questions about workshop property, portable devices, unattended vehicles, replacement values and theft conditions.
Read the full answer →How does claims history affect fleet insurance cost?
How insurers interpret frequency, severity, causes and exposure—and how evidence of completed improvements supports the renewal story.
Read the full answer →How early should a business prepare for renewal?
A practical preparation sequence for correcting data, reviewing claims and reading terms before the expiry deadline creates pressure.
Read the full answer →How many vehicles are needed for fleet insurance?
Why insurer thresholds vary and how ownership, usage and driver arrangements can matter more than vehicle count alone.
Read the full answer →What documents should be kept after a motor claim?
A record-keeping guide covering scene evidence, digital files, vehicle records, correspondence and secure retention.
Read the full answer →What does public liability insurance cover?
The distinction between third-party injury or damage and exposures that may belong under employer, product or professional cover.
Read the full answer →What information is needed for a fleet quotation?
A complete vehicle schedule, driver data, business use, claims records and expected operational changes support a reliable quotation.
Read the full answer →What is an insurance excess?
The excess is the part of a covered loss retained by the policyholder, and different amounts can apply by section, driver or cause.
Read the full answer →What is business interruption insurance?
A plain-English introduction to financial loss, triggering damage, recovery periods and the importance of the selected accounting basis.
Read the full answer →Road Risk vs Combined Motor Trade Insurance
A three-part loss test for deciding whether the requirement concerns vehicle use alone or the property, people and income behind the trade.
Read the full answer →When should an insurance claim be reported?
Prompt factual notification protects evidence and helps the insurer manage repairs, investigation and third-party contact.
Read the full answer →Focused commercial insurance guidance
Quick answers to common insurance questions
This page brings together short answers about motor trade, fleet and business insurance. Each answer focuses on one common question.
Use the answer as general guidance. For a live policy, the insurer’s wording and your own circumstances remain the important reference points.
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