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Whether you operate a single HGV, work as an owner-driver or manage a fleet of commercial vehicles, having suitable HGV insurance in place can help protect your vehicles, your business and your day-to-day operations.
At 1st Choice Insurance, we help businesses across the UK explore HGV and lorry insurance options from a panel of over 80 insurers. Whether you transport goods locally, nationally or internationally, we can help you arrange insurance that reflects the way your business operates.
Insurance can be arranged for a wide range of heavy goods vehicles, including articulated lorries, rigid HGVs, tipper trucks, refrigerated vehicles, flatbeds, tankers and more.
Whether you’re transporting your own goods or carrying goods for customers, we’ll help you explore the cover options available for your business.
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Whether you’re looking to insure a single HGV or an entire fleet, our team are here to help.
Call 03442 348143 to discuss your HGV insurance requirements or complete our online quote form below.
What is HGV and Lorry Insurance?
HGV insurance, also known as Heavy Goods Vehicle Insurance or Lorry Insurance, is a type of commercial vehicle insurance designed for vehicles over 3.5 tonnes used for business purposes.
It helps protect businesses that rely on heavy goods vehicles to transport goods, equipment or materials, whether that’s for hire and reward or carrying their own goods.
Depending on how your business operates, HGV insurance can be arranged for a single vehicle or an entire fleet and may include additional cover such as Goods in Transit Insurance, public liability insurance or employers’ liability insurance.
Whether you’re an independent owner-driver or operate a large transport business, the right insurance helps ensure your vehicles can continue supporting your day-to-day operations.
What Does HGV and Lorry Insurance Cover?
The cover available depends on your business, how your vehicles are used and the insurer you choose.
An HGV insurance policy can include a combination of covers to help protect your vehicles, drivers and wider business.
Comprehensive Vehicle Insurance
Provides cover for your HGV against insured events such as accidental damage, fire, theft and malicious damage, depending on the level of cover selected.
Third-Party Liability
Helps protect you if you’re held responsible for injury to another person or damage to their property while using your insured vehicle.
Goods in Transit Insurance
If you transport goods belonging to customers or your own business, Goods in Transit Insurance can help protect against loss, theft or accidental damage while those goods are being carried.
Employers’ Liability Insurance
If your business employs staff, employers’ liability insurance is generally a legal requirement in the UK. It helps protect your business if an employee becomes injured or develops an illness as a result of their work.
Public Liability Insurance
Public liability insurance can help protect your business if your activities result in injury to a member of the public or damage to third-party property.
Breakdown and Recovery Cover
Optional breakdown cover can help minimise disruption if your HGV becomes immobilised, providing roadside assistance and vehicle recovery where included within your policy.
Legal Expenses Cover
Legal expenses insurance may help with certain legal costs arising from insured incidents, depending on the policy selected.
Who Needs HGV Insurance?
HGV insurance is suitable for businesses and individuals using heavy goods vehicles for commercial purposes.
This includes:
Owner Drivers
Independent operators carrying goods throughout the UK.
Haulage Companies
Businesses transporting goods locally, nationally and internationally.
Logistics and Distribution Businesses
Companies responsible for storing and delivering products across supply chains.
Construction Companies
Businesses using HGVs to transport plant, machinery and building materials.
Fleet Operators
Companies operating multiple heavy goods vehicles.
Common Risks Faced by HGV Operators
The transport industry faces a wide range of operational risks.
Including:
- Road traffic accidents
- Cargo theft
- Vehicle theft
- Fire damage
- Driver injury claims
- Third-party liability claims
- Breakdown incidents
- Weather-related disruption
- Damage during loading and unloading
- Supply chain interruptions
A tailored insurance programme helps businesses manage these risks more effectively.
Benefits of HGV and Lorry Insurance
Running heavy goods vehicles comes with a range of responsibilities and risks. Having suitable insurance in place can help protect your business against unexpected events and support your day-to-day operations.
Help Protect Your Vehicles
HGVs represent a significant investment. Insurance can help protect against insured events such as accidents, theft, fire or damage, helping to reduce the financial impact if something goes wrong.
Support Business Continuity
Unexpected incidents can take vehicles off the road and disrupt deliveries. Having appropriate insurance in place can help your business recover following certain insured events and minimise operational disruption.
Protect Goods Being Transported
If you carry customer goods or valuable cargo, Goods in Transit Insurance can help protect against loss, theft or accidental damage while goods are in your care.
Flexible Cover for Different Businesses
Whether you’re an owner-driver, operate several vehicles or manage a large fleet, insurance can be arranged to reflect your business requirements and the type of work you undertake.
Meet Legal and Contractual Requirements
Motor insurance is a legal requirement for vehicles used on UK roads, and employers’ liability insurance is generally required if you employ staff. Some customers and contracts may also require additional insurance before work begins.
Why Choose 1st Choice Insurance?
At 1st Choice Insurance, we understand the transport and haulage industry.
Our team will take the time to understand your business, your vehicles and your drivers before arranging suitable cover with specialist insurers.
We can provide:
- Tailored HGV insurance solutions
- Cover for single vehicles and fleets
- Access to specialist commercial vehicle insurers
- Ongoing support throughout your policy
Frequently Asked Questions about HGV & Lorry Insurance
What is HGV insurance?
HGV insurance is commercial vehicle insurance designed for heavy goods vehicles used for business purposes.
It provides protection for vehicles such as articulated lorries, rigid HGVs, tippers, tankers and other vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.
The cover available depends on how your vehicle is used, the type of work you carry out and the policy selected.
Is HGV insurance a legal requirement?
Vehicles used on UK roads must have appropriate motor insurance in place.
The type of insurance required depends on how the vehicle is used. For example, businesses transporting goods for customers may require hire and reward cover, while businesses carrying their own goods may require own goods cover.
What is the difference between HGV insurance and lorry insurance?
HGV insurance and lorry insurance generally refer to the same type of commercial vehicle cover.
The terms are often used interchangeably, although “HGV insurance” is commonly used to describe insurance for heavier commercial vehicles, while “lorry insurance” is a broader term used by many businesses.
Do owner-drivers need HGV insurance?
Owner-drivers using an HGV for business purposes need appropriate commercial vehicle insurance.
The cover required will depend on factors such as whether you transport goods for customers, the type of vehicle you operate and the nature of your work.
Can I insure multiple HGVs under one policy?
Yes. Businesses operating multiple vehicles can often arrange HGV fleet insurance.
Fleet insurance allows several vehicles to be covered under one policy, helping simplify administration by providing one renewal date and allowing vehicles to be managed together.
What is hire and reward HGV insurance?
Hire and reward insurance is designed for businesses that transport goods belonging to another person or company in exchange for payment.
This type of cover is commonly required by haulage companies, transport operators and owner-drivers carrying goods for customers.
Do I need Goods in Transit Insurance with HGV insurance?
If you transport goods belonging to customers or other businesses, Goods in Transit Insurance is an important cover to consider.
It can help protect goods while they are being transported against risks such as theft, loss or accidental damage, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy.
Does HGV insurance cover trailers?
Trailer cover may be available depending on the insurer and policy selected.
If your business uses trailers, including curtain-sided trailers, flatbed trailers or specialist trailers, it is important to discuss this when arranging your insurance.
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