Annual Taxi Insurance FAQ's

Do I need Taxi driver insurance?

If you have a taxi badge and want to work as a taxi driver, you will need to have the correct insurance in order to carry paying passengers in your vehicle

What can I transport with Taxi insurance?

You can drive and use the vehicle for hire & reward of passengers.

Can I get immediate taxi cover?

Yes, once you have paid the initial payment, you are able to start this straight away.

How old do you need to be to take out a Collingwood taxi insurance policy?

You must be aged between 21 – 75 years old to be eligible for a Taxi insurance policy with Collingwood.

What type of licence must I hold to purchase taxi driver insurance?

You must have a Full UK Driving licence for at least 1 year.

Can I pay monthly?

Yes we offer interest free monthly instalments*
*a monthly admin fee of £5 is included

What are the opening hours for the taxi department

The taxi line is open 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am – 1pm Saturday

How do I get a quote?

By calling us on 0345 470 0019

Can I cancel my policy?

Yes, you can cancel your policy at any time. If you cancel
before the policy has started, you will receive a full refund.

As
long as there have been no claims or incidents likely to give rise to a claim,
we will allow a refund of premium. Full details of how this will be calculated
is explained under the Cancellation section of the Policy Booklet under General
Condition 4.


The non-refundable intermediary fees and cancellation processing fees
 are outlined in
the terms of business agreement.

Short Term Taxi insurance FAQ 

Do I need Taxi driver insurance?

If you have a taxi badge and want to work as a taxi driver, you will need to have the correct insurance in order to carry paying passengers in your vehicle.

What can I transport with Taxi insurance?

You are able to drive and use the vehicle for hire & reward of passengers.

Can I get immediate taxi cover?

Once you provide your documents via email, we will provide immediate cover.

How old do you need to be to take out a Collingwood taxi insurance policy?

You must be aged between 21 – 75 years old to be eligible for a Taxi insurance policy with Collingwood.

What type of licence must I hold to purchase taxi driver insurance?

You and will require a Full UK Driving Licence take out a taxi driver insurance policy with Collingwood.

What is the minimum cover you offer?

You can get cover from 7 days with a short-term taxi policy.

What are the opening hours for the taxi department?

9am – 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am – 1pm Saturday.