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Looking to insure your minibus? Whether you're running a community transport service, school shuttle, private hire business or charity fleet, having the right insurance is essential - not just for legal compliance, but for peace of mind. While you concentrate on getting passengers where they need to be, we’ll take care of finding a policy that fits your needs and budget.

Ready to begin? Call QMT Commercial on 01227 285 540 or complete our quote form to request your free quote.

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What is Minibus Insurance?

Standard car insurance won’t cover a minibus – and it doesn’t fall under van or coach classifications either. That’s why a dedicated Minibus Insurance policy is so important. Designed specifically for passenger-carrying vehicles with 9 to 17 seats, this specialist product helps you protect not just your vehicle, but your driver and passengers too.

Why choose us for Minibus Insurance?

Here to help you simplify your insurance journey.

Sorting through insurance options can feel overwhelming – between varying levels of cover, fluctuating prices and industry jargon, it’s easy to wonder if you’re making the right choice. But when it comes to Minibus Insurance, it doesn’t have to be complicated. At QMT Commercial, our friendly team is here to help simplify the process, talk you through your options and answer any questions along the way.

At QMT Commercial, as an independent insurance broker, we are free from ties to any single provider. This independence enables us to access an array of insurers and wholesale brokers, ensuring we can help secure the most suitable policies for your business requirements.

When choosing a new insurance broker, you’ll naturally want to hear about the experiences of other customers before you make your decision. Why not head over to our Trustpilot page to see for yourself why so many clients choose us for their business insurance, year after year.

For those who prefer not to pay their insurance policy in full, we can offer flexible payment options. You can choose to divide the total into two monthly instalments or use our third-party finance provider to spread the cost with convenient monthly direct debits.

QMT Commercial prides itself on its commitment to delivering excellent customer service. Our UK-based insurance advisors and support team are here to ensure your insurance needs are handled with precision and care, ready to assist you with any questions throughout the year.

As a commercial insurance broker, QMT Commercial are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), meaning that there is a strict code of practice we must abide by to ensure consumers are treated fairly at every stage of the financial services we help to arrange.

In the last 20+ years, QMT Commercial has built excellent relationships with a wide variety of insurers and wholesale brokers, meaning we can bring you some great deals on your business insurance, some of which you won’t be able to find on price comparison sites.

Group Use
Charities and community groups Transporting volunteers or service users
Schools and nurseries Using minibuses for trips or daily transport
Care homes and residential facilities For moving residents
Sports clubs and scout groups Ferrying members to events
Taxi and private hire operators Who offer group transport
Large families or friend groups Using a minibus for social or domestic travel

Do I need Minibus Insurance?

Minibus Insurance is designed for anyone operating a vehicle with 9 to 17 seats (including the driver), whether for personal, community or commercial use. If you’re behind the wheel of a minibus, chances are you need specialist cover. Typical groups that may need Minibus Insurance include:

Who can drive on my
Minibus Insurance policy?

Who can drive your minibus depends on the type of insurance policy you’ve chosen and your insurer’s specific terms.

Named driver policy

Only the individuals specifically listed on your policy are covered to drive, ideal for small organisations or families with consistent drivers

“Any driver” policy

Allows anyone over a set age (commonly 25 or 30) to drive, provided they meet licence and experience requirements, useful for schools, charities or businesses with rotating staff

QMT Commercial is a UK based, proudly independent insurance broker.

What are the main features of a Minibus Insurance Policy?

Minibuses fall into a different vehicle category (typically M2), so you’ll need specialist insurance to meet legal and operational requirements. Depending on the level of cover you choose, a policy can include the below features.

Main Features

    • Protect against accidents, theft and malicious damage to your minibus
    • Covers the carriage of non-fare paying passengers, private hire, social, domestic and pleasure (SDP) and business use
    • Third party property damage
    • Windscreen cover
    • Breakdown cover
    • Personal accident
    • Wheelchair cover
    • Personal belongings cover
    • No Claims Discount available
    • 24/7 Claims Line, managed by our trusted partners at iRevolution Claims

Frequently asked questions...

Call our third-party claims specialists, iRevolution's 24/7 claims line on 01227 285 540 (option 2). They will collect your details and notify your insurer - just have your policy information handy when you call. You can report a claim at any time - 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including bank holidays.

Always report every incident, even if you don’t plan to claim - you can mark it as ‘information only’. This gives your insurer a head start if the other party takes action, giving them the opportunity to help control costs.

For advice on what to do in the event of a claim, download our helpful tips.

If you’re approached by a third party or their representatives about a claim, be sure to notify our third-party claims team, iRevolution, straight away on 01227 285 540 (option 2). You may also be required to share any documents received with your insurer’s claims team so they can respond appropriately.

Avoid discussing the matter with the third party or admitting liability - let your claims team handle the conversations for you.

If you disagree with the claim or believe the incident didn’t occur, gather any evidence you have (such as driver or witness statements, or telematics data) to support your position.

Submitting a claim can affect your future insurance premiums and could impact your No Claims Discount (on applicable policies). If the damage or loss is minor, it might save you money in the long run to handle repairs or replacements yourself.

Remember: If a third party is involved, always report the incident - even if you’re not claiming - so your insurer's claims team is ready to take action if the third-party makes a claim.

Underinsurance occurs when your policy’s sum insured is less than the true value of your assets and can have a significant impact in the event of a claim. Many insurers use something called the “average clause,” which means your payout is reduced proportionate to the level of underinsurance, regardless of the size of the claim.

For example, if your insured sum is £100,000, but the actual value is £200,000, you are underinsured by 50%. When you come to claim for an item worth £15,000, your insurer may apply the average clause, with your payout being 50% of this amount, so you would only receive £7,500.

In some situations, reporting an incident to the police is a legal requirement or important for your insurance claim (e.g. if you need a crime reference number). Here’s some instances when you should take action:

  • If you’re in a motor incident and can’t exchange details or if the other party is uninsured
  • When anyone is injured, such as in a traffic collision
  • If your insured item is stolen
  • If your insured property is damaged by suspected arson
  • In cases of vandalism or malicious damage
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