Acceptance Criteria for ERS Short Term Cover

About the Drivers

  • Are aged between 18 and 75 and hold a full UK, EU, EEA, Swiss or Commonwealth driving licence for more than 6 months.
  • Have been continuously resident in the UK, EU, EEA or Switzerland for the past 12 months. NB: Temporary visitors from Commonwealth Countries (listed under our Commonwealth licences options) and Ex-Pats do not have to adhere to this residency restriction.
  • Are NOT Unemployed, or have an occupation which is connected to the following trades or professions: Couriers, Entertainment Industry, Fast-food Delivery, Parcel Delivery or a Professional Sports-person.
  • Have had NO MORE than 2 accidents, claims or losses in the past 3 years.
  • Have NO MORE than 6 penalty points on your licence in the past 5 years.
  • Have NOT been disqualified from driving or had your licence revoked in the past 5 years.
  • Have NEVER had an insurance policy cancelled, made void or refused; or had an insurance claim repudiated or declined.
  • Have NEVER been convicted of any criminal offence or have a police enquiry or possible prosecution pending.

About the Vehicle

  • Has a market value greater than £1,500 and less than £60,000.
  • Is right-hand drive, has no more than 8 seats and is not a Horsebox, Lorry, Minibus, Motor Caravan, Motor Home, Recovery Vehicle or a Tipper.
  • Has NOT been modified or altered in any way - including wheels, suspension, bodywork and engine. NB: Vehicles modified to cater for a disabled driver or a disabled passenger is acceptable. Vehicles converted to LPG are acceptable.
  • Has a valid MOT certificate (if required) and is not currently declared as being off-road under the DVLA SORN Regulations.
  • Has not been seized or impounded by the Police or any Law Enforcement Agency.
  • Will be used for social domestic & pleasure purposes, which includes commuting & personal business use only.
  • Will NOT be used to carry hazardous goods, scrap waste or be used or driven at a hazardous location, or for any purpose in connection with the motor trade, carriage of goods or passengers for hire or reward, racing, pace-making, speed testing, rallies, trials or competitions.
  • Is NOT owned, operated by, hired or rented from any Claims, Credit Hire or Accident Management firm.
  • Is NOT being exported outside of the UK or imported into the UK during this period of insurance cover.