Do you lose your no claims if you are a named driver?
Asked by: Dr. Carlo Mayert | Last update: August 2, 2023Score: 4.3/5 (31 votes)
Can a named driver achieve a no claims discount? It's usually only the policyholder or main driver who get a no-claims discount, although some insurance providers may extend that to a named driver – you'll need to check with your provider.
Do named drivers get no claims?
Named drivers can't usually build up a no claims discount, although they can accumulate their own if they're insured as the main driver on their own car. Some insurance providers may give a named driver a discount – provided they take out their own policy at a later date.
What happens if you are a named driver?
If you drive someone else's vehicle then you will not be covered by their (the main driver) motor insurance policy – you must become a named driver on their policy. As a named driver you will be given the same level of cover as the vehicle's main driver.
Can a named driver make a claim?
If a named driver has an accident, the main driver or policyholder will need to make a claim on the policy and this will affect their no claims discount. If a named driver on your policy has an accident the claim will be against your policy even if you are nowhere near the car or accident itself.
Do named drivers reduce insurance?
Despite how it might sound, adding a named driver (a second driver) to your car insurance policy won't automatically mean you'll be paying more for your insurance - it's not like paying for “double the cover”- but it could land you with a lower premium. It really does depend on your circumstances.
No-Claims Bonus - Things to look out for
Does second driver get no-claims?
Yes. Some insurers offer what's called a named driver no-claims bonus. This means you get a discount if you're insured as a named driver on someone else's policy and haven't claimed.
Is a named driver fully comp?
If you have comprehensive insurance, your named driver will almost always have comprehensive cover, too. Check the policy details to make sure you have the level of cover that you both need. Your named driver should also be covered for any extras you add to your policy, for example: Breakdown cover.
How much can a named driver use a car?
Any named driver can use your vehicle occasionally. That means they shouldn't be the permanent driver, nor should they be regularly using the vehicle, for example for driving to work. If someone is named as an additional driver but in fact has main use of the car, this is called fronting, which is illegal.
Can I drive another car if Im a named driver?
Can I drive my partner's car? As we've seen, driving other cars (DOC) insurance isn't usually included as part of a fully comprehensive policy. Unless your policy states otherwise, you'll only be able to drive your partner's car if they've added you as a named driver or have a family or any driver car insurance policy.
Does a named driver have to live with you?
Does a named driver have to live at the same address as the main driver? No, someone does not have to live at the same address as you to be added as a named driver to your policy.
Can you have 2 main drivers on the same car?
You and your partner can both take out separate policies for the same car. Car insurance policies are for both the vehicle and the driver, so it's perfectly fine, legal and common for two people to be insured on the same vehicle under separate policies. There are a few reasons why you might consider doing this.
Does it matter who is the main driver on car insurance?
The main driver on your car insurance
And others don't understand who the actual main driver is. The declared main driver should be the person who: regularly uses a car to drive to or from work / place of education. uses the car for the highest percentage of the time.
What is the difference between a named insured and a driver?
Answer provided by. “Named insured refers to the person who opened the policy. Second named insured refers to a person on the policy who can make changes to the policy, including renewal and cancellation. Anyone listed as a driver is insured, but they cannot make changes to the policy.
What is the difference between a named driver and an additional driver?
A named driver is someone who is insured to drive a vehicle in which another person does most of the driving. When driving that vehicle, the named driver will have the same level of cover as the main driver. They may also be referred to as an additional driver.
Do I lose no claims bonus if someone hits me?
Even if someone hits your car and you make a claim for the damage on your insurance – it is likely that you will lose your no-claims bonus. Remember it is a 'no-claims bonus' and not a 'no-blame bonus'.
Can I insure 2 cars with the same no claims discount?
Unfortunately, you can only use one set of no claim discount on one vehicle at any time. To earn multiple sets of no claim discount you need to insure multiple vehicles at the same time.
Who should be listed as a named insured?
The Named Insured is the person (or people) or business (or businesses) actually named in the policy. There can be more than one named insured, and you can usually find these on the first page. In most cases, the business will be the only named insured, but the owners or subsidiaries can also be Named Insureds.
Can my wife drive my car if she's not on my insurance?
Can my wife drive my car without insurance? If you have a car and insurance but your wife does not have a separate car, she should be listed on your car insurance policy as a driver. Most insurance companies require all licensed household members to be listed on the policy as drivers.
Can I be a named driver on my own car?
Does a named driver need their own insurance? No, you do not need your own insurance policy as a named driver. The entire point is that named drivers can be added to an existing policy. The only time you would need your own insurance, is if you wanted to be the main driver of your own car.
Can I insure a car but not be the main driver?
It depends. Some insurance providers will only insure you as the main driver if you're the car's owner or registered keeper. If you're having trouble getting cover from one insurance provider, it's worth contacting others for a quote.
Can I own a car but not be the main driver?
Every car insurance policy has a "main driver". This has to be the person who does most of the driving. To get someone else insured on that car, you have to add them as a "named driver". The main driver has to drive the car more often than the named driver.
Is no claims discount for policyholder or main driver?
The main driver (or vehicle policyholder) is the person who drives the vehicle most often and earns no claims discount. They do not need to be the principle policyholder but they must live at the same address as them.
Can I build up NCD as a named driver?
Can named drivers build up their own NCD? No, unfortunately named drivers can't build up their own no claim discount (NCD). You can only earn NCD if you're the policyholder or the NCD holder on a multi car policy.
Can I insure 2 cars under my name?
Yes. Most, if not all, insurance companies will allow you to name one primary driver for two or more cars. In fact, many companies will even provide you with a multi-car discount on your premiums when you register multiple vehicles.
Can I insure 2 cars in my name UK?
Yes, there are two ways to do this. You can either take out a multi car insurance policy, or you can take out two separate car insurance policies. If you choose our multi car insurance, we'll give you an extra discount and you can insure up to 6 vehicles on one policy.