GoSkippy Insurance

GoSkippy Insurance, a British online insurance broker

GoSkippy Insurance is a UK-based insurance broker that sells its products mainly online. The company describes itself as one of the fastest-growing brokers in the country and says it has 600,000 customers who trust it with their car insurance. Policies are taken out and managed through its own online portal, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Insurance products available

The broker's range covers several lines of motor and travel insurance. The company offers car, van, bike, travel and electric vehicle policies, as well as a telematics insurance option called Connect Telematics, which includes real-time driving data. The website also mentions home and business insurance within its offering, although the main focus of the page is on mobility cover.

• Car insurance, with protection for the vehicle and its occupants.
• Van insurance, designed to cover unexpected risks to your work vehicle.
• Bike insurance.
• Travel insurance.
• Insurance for electric and hybrid vehicles.
• Connect Telematics, telematics insurance with real-time driving data.

Managing policies through the online portal

The dedicated portal lets policyholders view and validate documents, upload documents to validate their policy and make changes such as adding a driver, changing the address or extending cover. These actions are available for car, van and bike policies. The company also runs a help centre and a chat system to handle enquiries.

Cover, cancellations and insurance backing

The company states that 97% of claims were accepted and paid by the insurer in 2025 on policies distributed by GoSkippy. It also notes that its comprehensive policies carry a five-star Defaqto rating, excluding the Essentials option. As for cancellations, the website sets out a fee table: £25 if cancelled before the policy starts, £35 within 14 days of the start date, and £75 after those 14 days for policies with a start date before 11 March 2026; for policies starting on or after that date, the fee after 14 days is £50. RAC roadside assistance cover is apportioned manually, deducting the relevant commission.

Corporate structure and regulation

GoSkippy Insurance is arranged and administered by Somerset Bridge Insurance Services Limited, a firm authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority under firm reference number 477112. The company is registered in England and Wales under number 6334001 and its registered office is at Lysander House, Catbrain Lane, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol. The company itself makes clear that this is its registered office only and that it does not deal with in-person customer enquiries at that address. Policies are underwritten by Somerset Bridge Insurance Services Limited on behalf of the insurer, Alwyn Insurance Company Limited, and claims are handled by Somerset Bridge Limited. GoSkippy is part of Somerset Bridge Insurance Group.

Sports sponsorship and informative content

The company sponsors the Bristol City FC men's team and will continue its support for the 2026/27 English Football League season, appearing on the back of the first-team shirts and replica shirts. On the informative side, the website publishes articles on car maintenance, night driving, long-distance travel and travelling with children, among other topics.

Location and contact

Lysander House, Catbrain Lane, Cribbs Causeway, Bristol, BS10 7TQ