Churchill

Churchill, British car, home and pet insurer

Churchill is an insurer operating in the United Kingdom that offers car, home, pet, travel, cycling and business insurance. The company states that it has provided cover since 1989 and that customers can take out and manage policies directly through its website.

Its car insurance range includes policies for drivers in general and for young drivers, as well as van cover. For the home, the offering covers home insurance, comparison of cover levels, optional extras and landlord insurance. For businesses, the insurer offers business insurance, tradesperson insurance, professional insurance, public liability insurance, landlord insurance and van insurance.

Products and cover

• Car insurance, with options for young drivers and vans.
• Home insurance, with different levels of cover and optional extras.
• Landlord insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Travel insurance.
• Cycling insurance.
• Business insurance, for tradespeople, professionals and public liability.

Policy and claims management

The insurer offers its customers the ability to manage their policies online: renew, make changes, request and upload documents, as well as register a new claim or check the status of an existing one. It also has an app for help and support, and access to policy documents for home, travel and pet insurance.

No Claim Discount protection

For car insurance, the company states that if the vehicle is vandalised and a claim is made, the customer keeps their No Claim Discount. This condition applies to Comprehensive and Comprehensive Plus policies, and excludes Essentials policies. The cover is subject to payment of the excess, requires a crime reference number and does not cover damage caused by another vehicle.

Transfer of business to Aviva

The site informs of a proposed transfer of the insurance business from U K Insurance Limited (UKIL) to Aviva Insurance Limited (AIL), a transaction that may affect Churchill customers.

Legal and regulatory framework

Churchill policies are underwritten by U K Insurance Limited, registered office: The Wharf, Neville Street, Leeds LS1 4AZ, registered in England and Wales No 1179980. U K Insurance Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority, registration number 202810.

Location and contact

The Wharf, Neville Street, Leeds LS1 4AZ