Autonet Insurance

Autonet Insurance: British brokerage specialising in van and car insurance

Autonet Insurance is a UK insurance brokerage operating under the trading name of Atlanta Insurance Intermediaries Limited, an entity authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under firm reference number 309599. The company focuses on insurance intermediation for vans and cars, although it also sells policies for businesses, landlords and lifestyle-related needs.

Founded in 1998, the company has more than 25 years of experience in the insurance sector. Over its history it has received accolades such as Biggest Independent UK Van Broker at the Insurance Times Awards, as well as Independent Broker of the Year, among other awards obtained during the 2010s. The company is part of the Atlanta Group.

Vehicle insurance products

Autonet's main specialisation is van and car insurance. In the van sector, the company offers several levels of cover:

• Autonet Van Insurance: the basic option, with typical benefits that may include European cover and personal accident cover.
• Autonet Plus Van Insurance: adds legal expenses cover to the basic offering.
• Autonet Protect Plus Van Insurance: includes legal expenses cover, breakdown cover and replacement vehicle insurance on top of the standard offering.
• Autonet Protect Van Insurance: includes courier delivery of a van dash cam; if the policyholder uses it to send footage of an accident to their insurer, the additional excess may be removed.

The company has dedicated pages for van insurance from manufacturers such as Citroën, Ford, Mercedes, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault, Toyota, Vauxhall and Volkswagen. In the car segment, the offering includes provisional, short-term and high-premium insurance, among others.

Cover for businesses and landlords

Autonet sells business insurance policies that include fleet cover, employers' public liability, self-employed public liability and public liability. For the rental sector, it offers residential and commercial landlord insurance, as well as buy-to-let policies.

In the lifestyle category, the company covers static caravans and touring caravans, as well as selling travel insurance and excess protection.

Policy features and optional extras

Policies sold by Autonet may include standard cover such as protection for work, leisure or both, European cover, windscreen repair or replacement, third-party liability, accidental, fire and theft cover, personal accident cover and medical expenses. As optional extras, the company offers UK and European breakdown cover, no-claims discount protection (subject to a minimum number of years), replacement vehicle insurance, legal expenses cover and return your excess insurance.

Premiums can be paid in two ways: by a single upfront payment or in monthly instalments. The cost of the premium varies depending on the vehicle insured and the level of cover chosen.

Customer service and claims

The company has a 24-hour claims helpline, every day of the week. Customers with policies in force can contact it to resolve queries, renew or amend their cover, send proof of no-claims bonus or make payments, among other matters.

History and awards

Since its founding in 1998, Autonet has grown to become a brokerage with a significant presence in the UK van insurance segment. The company presents itself as part of a multi-award-winning group and highlights its collaboration with various UK insurers. Its accolades include Biggest Independent UK Van Broker and Independent Broker of the Year, awarded at the Insurance Times Awards.

Location and contact

Embankment West Tower, 101 Cathedral Approach, Salford, M3 7FB