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Specialist Insurance for Drivers and Homeowners
Car Insurance
We understand your motor insurance needs and can find you the right cover.
Each driver has unique requirements. As a specialist insurance provider, we can offer motor policies for new drivers, delivery drivers, and those who might have had difficulty obtaining insurance elsewhere.
Taxi Insurance
Taxi is in our DNA and we’ve been writing policies for 40 years.
Whether you’re a seasoned cabbie or just started with Uber last week, we have got you covered. With us you can get complete cover for taxi work, deliveries, and personal driving in one easy policy.
Van Insurance
Keep your business moving with our commercial van insurance.
Acorn provides van insurance policies to protect many types of commercial vehicles. We offer cover for contractors, couriers, and other business van requirements.
Home Insurance
Non-standard home insurance for UK homeowners, tenants, and landlords.
We help you protect your home, your property and your possessions with our specialist building and contents home insurance.
Powerful and Simple Insurance for Fleets and Trades
Fleet Insurance
Specialist fleet insurance for three or more commercial vehicles on one policy.
Own goods, commercial and business cover for three or more vehicles under one dedicated policy. Save time and effort at renewal with our simple fleet policies.
Motor Trade Insurance
Our cover protects your reputation, your equipment and your business.
We can help you find the right cover for your premises, while you focus on growing your business.
What is specialist insurance?
Acorn is a specialist insurance company helping customers that may not usually be served by standard insurers. We are your ideal partner for car, taxi, van, and non-standard home insurance, even if you don’t have a perfect driving history. Get peace of mind with an insurance company that understands your unique requirements.
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Manage Your Policy Online
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- Make changes to your policy
- Manage your payments
- Renew your cover
How to Make a Claim
If you’ve been in an accident our team is available 24/7 to resolve your claim as quickly as possible. Visit our dedicated page to make a claim.
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If you have questions about our options or need help with your policy, please browse our FAQs or get in touch. We are here to serve you.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Acorn Insurance?
Acorn is a specialist insurance broker based in the UK, providing a range of insurance products to individuals and businesses. With over 40 years’ experience in the industry, we strive to build on our reputation for reliability and excellent customer service.
What does Acorn Insurance do?
Acorn’s motor insurance cover includes providing policies for car, taxi, van, fleet, and motor trade. We also offer non-standard home insurance. Our team of dedicated agents is devoted to delivering exceptional service and peace of mind to our customers.
How does Acorn differ from other insurance companies?
We provide a range of policies and can consider those who may have had difficulty finding insurance quotes elsewhere.
How do I get a quote?
Getting a quote with Acorn Insurance is quick and easy! Simply navigate to the product you require on our website and click the ‘get a quote’ option. You will then be required to enter your relevant details and the coverage options you require. If you are having any trouble locating what you need, you can contact us via our web chat facility.
What types of insurance does Acorn offer?
Our motor insurance policies cover taxi (both public and private hire), car (including young driver), courier, fleet, commercial vehicle, and motor trade. We also offer household insurance. Get in touch on webchat for any further assistance you may need.
What makes Acorn a trusted choice for customers?
Acorn has been providing specialist policies in the insurance industry for over 40 years. Take a look at our Trustpilot reviews and rating to discover why we are an established specialist provider.
Who can benefit from Acorn’s services?
As a specialist insurance broker, we can offer products to cater to a variety of individuals and businesses. Acorn is committed to providing insurance solutions that will help you find the right policy for you and your requirements.
What sets Acorn’s customer service apart from other insurance companies?
We pride ourselves on an unwavering commitment to delivering our best-possible customer service. We understand that insurance can be complex and sometimes stressful, which is why we strive to make the experience as smooth as possible for our customers.
Is it easy to make a claim with Acorn?
In line with our commitment to making each individual customer’s experience as smooth as possible, we aim to make the claims process quick, easy, and manageable. We understand that the claims process can be stressful — visit our claims page for further details.
Does Acorn offer payment support?
At Acorn, we understand the importance of being able to manage your payments. If you have missed a payment on an existing policy, or need to change your payment date, we can offer payment options that can help you.
Does Acorn offer help for customers who require financial assistance?
Yes — we can offer a number of options for those who may be struggling with their finances. Visit our financial help page to find out more.
Can I manage my Acorn Insurance policy online?
Managing your policy online with Acorn is simple and convenient. Our secure online portal allows you to access your policy details, make changes to your cover, update your personal information, and more. You can also speak to an agent via our web chat for any specific questions you may have.
Acorn Taxi App — How can I delete my account?
If you would like to delete your Acorn Taxi App account through Google, please follow the steps below:
How do you delete your account?
- Log into your account
- Select your account
- Select ‘delete account’