Taxi Insurance

Collingwood offers flexible taxi insurance options to suit your needs, whether you’re a new or experienced taxi driver. Choose from annual taxi insurance for year-round peace of mind or short-term taxi insurance for added flexibility.

Enjoy no interest on monthly payments and no credit checks, making our taxi insurance both affordable and accessible. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience behind the wheel, we’ve got you covered.

Get in touch for your taxi insurance quote today and hit the road with confidence. Our lines are open from 9am – 7pm (Monday – Friday) and 9am – 1pm (Saturday).

Do I need Annual or Short-term Taxi Driver Insurance?

Collingwood taxi insurance covers you for both work and personal driving. So, that is Hire and Reward along with Social, Domestic and Pleasure cover in one simple insurance policy.

Annual Taxi Insurance

  • Cover for 365 days
  • No interest charged and no credit checks
  • Includes Social, Domestic and Pleasure

Short-term Taxi Insurance

  • Available from 1 week to 3 months
  • Flexible and convenient insurance
  • Includes Social, Domestic and Pleasure
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What is Taxi Driver Insurance?

If you have a taxi badge and want to work as a taxi driver, you need the correct insurance to carry paying passengers in your vehicle. Taxi driver insurance is sometimes known as Hire and Reward insurance. If you’re a taxi driver for ride-hailing apps such as Uber or Bolt, you will need private hire taxi insurance.

What are the benefits of Collingwood Taxi Insurance?

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Unlimited RTA third party liability

Cover for others in the event of an accident

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Up to 65% No Claims Discount

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Free £5 million non RTA liability extension

Extra cover in the event of a non road traffic accident

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Unlimited RTA third party liability

Cover for others in the event of an accident

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Up to 65% No Claims Discount

Call us for more information

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Free £5 million non RTA liability extension

Extra cover in the event of a non road traffic accident

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What is included with Collingwood Taxi Insurance?

In the event of a non-fault incident, you receive:

  • Up to £50,000 in legal costs
  • No policy excess to pay
  • Replacement like-for-like vehicle
  • Injury and other losses claimed
  • Assessment and treatment arranged
  • Compensation for personal injury (subject to a success fee, terms and conditions apply).

What are the levels of cover for Taxi Insurance with Collingwood?

Comprehensive

Comprehensive is the highest level of taxi insurance cover available. It protects you, your vehicle, and other people involved in an accident, regardless of who is at fault. As well as covering damage to third-party vehicles and property, it also includes cover for damage to your own taxi and potential injuries to yourself.

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Third Party, Fire and Theft

Third Party, Fire and Theft cover sits between third party only and fully comprehensive. It covers your legal responsibility for injury to others and damage to their property, while also protecting your vehicle if it’s stolen or damaged by fire. However, accidental damage to your own taxi isn’t included.

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Third Party Only

Third Party Only is the minimum level of cover required to drive legally on UK roads. It covers your liability if you cause injury to other people or damage to their vehicles or property. This type of policy doesn’t cover damage to your own taxi or injuries you may suffer as a result of an accident.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about Collingwood Taxi Insurance with our frequently asked questions below.

Call us on 0345 470 0019 to get a quote.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes, 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.