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About VanCompare

VanCompare is a UK van insurance comparison service. We help van drivers, trades, couriers and small businesses compare insurance options in one place.

We are not the insurer. The insurer or broker named on your quote and policy documents provides and administers the policy.

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Published: 25 Sep 2026 | Last reviewed: 25 Sep 2026
| Reviewed by: VanCompare Editorial Team

Who are we

Built to help you compare

VanCompare.com is an online comparison tool focused on commercial vehicle insurance, particularly vans.

We work with a panel of insurance providers to show available quotes based on the information you provide. Our role is to help you compare options clearly and continue to the provider you choose.

GET QUOTES

Panel and brokers

Our panel of insurers and brokers

VanCompare works with Business Insurance Solutions Ltd (BISL) and a panel of specialist broker and underwriter partners.

AXA
Aviva
Watford
Connector Connector
Quotes From BISL
Shield
Quotes From Brokers
Connector Connector
Covea
Pukka
NIG
Depending on the details you enter, you may see quotes from BISL and its
insurance providers, or quotes from broker partners on our panel.

Results depend on the details you provide and on which providers can offer cover for your circumstances.

We do not compare every insurer or every policy in the UK market.

Some terms may not be shown online. If you call our team, you may be referred to a specialist broker where appropriate.

HOW IT WORKS

How VanCompare works

01
YOU BEGIN

You enter your details

Provide information about your van, how it is used, who drives it and your driving history.

02
WE SEARCH

We show available quotes

We return quotes from our panel of insurers and brokers where available.

03
YOU CHOOSE

You choose and continue

If you select a quote, you are transferred to the relevant insurer or broker to complete the purchase.

04
POLICY DOCUMENT

Your documents are issued

After purchase, the insurer or broker issues your confirmation and policy documents and becomes your main point of contact.

GET A QUOTE
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Good to know

Important points
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Our aim is to help you compare available options clearly so you can make an informed choice.

Accurate details matter

Quotes depend on the accuracy of the information you enter.

Limited provider availability

Not every insurer or broker will appear for every customer. Availability depends on your details.

Not the full market

The lowest price available in the wider market may not always be shown on our website.

Final price may change

After you click through, the insurer or broker may validate your details. If information changes, the price or terms may change before purchase.

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Company news and recognition

Awards and recognition

VanCompare celebrates national recognition for innovation and service excellence

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VanCompare Group wins global award for best customer engagement software

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Transparency

How we are paid

VanCompare is free for customers to use. If you buy a policy, the insurer or broker pays us a referral fee. The provider sets the price and the policy terms.

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Online and phone support

You can complete your quote entirely online.

If you prefer to speak to someone, our UK-based team can help you with:

  • Questions about the quote process
  • Clarifying the information required
  • Directing you to the appropriate insurer or broker
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If you proceed by phone , you may be connected to one of our broker partners to complete the purchase.

Frequently asked questions

1.  Is VanCompare an insurer?

No. VanCompare is a comparison service. The insurer or broker named on your policy documents provides and administers the policy.

2.  Do you compare the whole market?

No. We show quotes available through our panel of insurers and brokers. Not every insurer or policy in the UK will appear.

3.  Who is Business Insurance Solutions Ltd (BISL)?

BISL is a UK broker partner that may provide quotes or arrange policies depending on your details. BISL is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, firm reference number 513256.

4. Can I buy over the phone instead of online?

Yes. You can call our UK-based team, who can guide you through the process and connect you with the appropriate broker or insurer.

5. Why might I see different quotes elsewhere?

Different comparison services work with different panels of insurers and brokers. Small differences in the information entered can also affect which quotes are available.

6.  How do I know who my policy is with?

Your confirmation email and policy documents will clearly show the insurer and, where applicable, the broker responsible for your policy.