What UK car insurance companies will consider my Canadian driving experience?

July 5, 2009

I recently exchanged my Canadian driving license for a full UK license but insurance quotes are so high because most companies only consider that I haven’t had my full license for more than a year (in fact I have had a full Canadian license for 8 years). The insurance companies also don’t seem to consider that I have had no claims on my Canadian insurance for 8 years. Does anyone know of a UK car insurance provider that will consider foreign driving experience in their quotes?

Try Liverpool Victoria – they are based in Bournemouth??

You can get a quote on the web, but in your instance I would call them and discuss your situation, I even got an introductory 1 year no claims bonus.

Their number is – 0870 6004528

And good luck.

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Fred C July 5, 2009 at 9:06 am

I am not sure why. Did you bring both a driver abstract and a claims experience letter? There is a reciprocal agreement between Britain and Canada. We give full credit for British licence in Canada, and it is supposed to be 2-way. Good luck.
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Anya July 5, 2009 at 9:49 am

Try Liverpool Victoria – they are based in Bournemouth??

You can get a quote on the web, but in your instance I would call them and discuss your situation, I even got an introductory 1 year no claims bonus.

Their number is – 0870 6004528

And good luck.
References :

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