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Motor trade: who writes it?

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For: Motor trade

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What underwriters will focus on

Motor trade risk, but the trading activity and whether road risks only or combined cover is needed are unspecified. Underwriters will focus on drivers, vehicle types and values, claims history and any premises exposure.

Where to start

  1. TradexMotor trade-focused MGA; a strong starting point for specialist consideration.
  2. Granite UnderwritingDedicated motor trade MGA on the shortlist, making it a focused alternative to broad composites.
  3. Specialist market lockedAppetite fit and referral checks locked
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TradexMGAPossible★ Specialist appetite
Appetite
Motor trade-focused MGA; a strong starting point for specialist consideration.
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Check trading activities, road risks versus combined requirements, driver restrictions and vehicle value limits.

Motor tradeFleet

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Granite UnderwritingMGAPossible★ Specialist appetite
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Haven Insurance Company Limited Source

How to trade

Quote online (own portal), Submit to underwriter · Own portal (ICE-powered broker portal, legacy portal for private car and van), SchemeServe (motor trade, short-term, taxi) Source

Appetite
Dedicated motor trade MGA on the shortlist, making it a focused alternative to broad composites.
Check
Check eligibility for the actual trade, premises arrangements, driver ages and required cover scope.

Motor trade

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Market lockedMGA
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UK markets that write motor trade

We found 20 UK markets that write motor trade: 8 insurers, 11 MGAs and 1 Lloyd's markets. Commonly listed: Tradex, Granite Underwriting.

Placing notes

Road risks cover hinges on who drives, their ages and the maximum vehicle value, while combined policies add premises, stock and liability. Insurers want proof of genuine trading and details of any work on customers' vehicles.

Also known as

motor trade road risks, combined motor trade, traders policy, garage insurance

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