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.
How do I pay for short term taxi?
By calling our helpdesk 0345 470 0013.
What are the opening hours for the taxi department?
9am – 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am – 1pm Saturday.
How do I get a quote?
By calling us on 0345 470 0013.