Responding to the sharp rise in demand for short-term insurance, Covertime has announced its UK launch. With approximately 15% of motorists now opting for temporary cover over annual plans, the company is stepping forward to redefine convenience and flexibility in the insurance market.
From borrowing a car or taking delivery of a new vehicle to covering emergency situations, Covertime makes getting insured fast and stress-free. Accessible through a desktop browser or the company’s user-centred app, the platform provides temporary insurance for cars, vans, and learner drivers with a focus on simplicity and speed.
Purpose-built for today’s drivers, Covertime offers a clean digital experience, providing rapid quotes, immediate cover, and instant policy documents delivered straight to users via email or app—removing the friction of traditional processes.
“Consumer needs are shifting. The traditional annual car insurance policy doesn’t work for everyone and temporary insurance is helping to fill that gap,” said Alan Inskip, CEO and Co-Founder of Covertime.
“At Covertime, we’re combining years of industry experience with the latest technology to deliver a smarter, more flexible option, whether you need cover for a few hours or a few weeks.”
Having played a key role in establishing short-term car insurance as a category in 2006, the Covertime team returns with a next-generation platform designed to match today’s digital lifestyles. From convenient payment systems to responsive customer support, Covertime embodies the evolution of how drivers engage with their insurance providers.
“Some drivers are paying thousands for an annual policy, even if they barely use their car,” said Paul Salter, Co-Founder and Chief Underwriting Officer.
“Temporary cover gives people a practical alternative, you only pay when you need to drive and you can get insured in no time.”
Find out more at Covertime.com.
About Covertime
Covertime Limited was founded in September 2024 by a team of temporary insurance industry experts who originally championed the short term insurance concept in 2006. Providing temporary car insurance to the UK, Covertime’s mission is to provide affordable, reliable and transparent short term cover to drivers who do not require an annual policy.
Whether an individual needs to borrow a car from a friend or family, drive away a new car or insure a car for an emergency, Covertime’s laser-focus on the customer experience makes the process of obtaining a quote and buying insurance incredibly quick and simple, either through a browser or on the user-focused app.
