{"id":4141,"date":"2019-01-30T13:25:51","date_gmt":"2019-01-30T13:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/mcclarroninsurance.com\/?p=4141"},"modified":"2020-02-06T09:39:38","modified_gmt":"2020-02-06T09:39:38","slug":"brexit-personal-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.networkportfolio.co.uk\/mcclarroninsurance.com\/news\/brexit-personal-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Brexit and travelling: what you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"

Post update on 6th February 2020:<\/em>
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Through the transition period of Brexit, you are not required to have a Green Card when driving your car abroad; the transition period is set to run until the end of 2020.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

At the end of the transition period, it is expected you will need driver permits and green cards to validate your insurance when driving abroad.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The below post was initially published on 30th January 2019 and was updated on 18th October 2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whilst it is most likely property and home insurance policies will not be affected by Brexit, there are some areas that need to be considered, including motor and travel.<\/p>\n

Motor Insurance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Should a Brexit deal be agreed, it is likely there will be no change and you will be able to drive your car, motorbike, supercar or classic as freely as you can do now. This means, if you have European cover \u2013 often shown as \u2018Foreign Use\u2019 on your policy schedule \u2013 you can go away for up to as many days as your insurance policy states.<\/p>\n

However, should there be a \u2018no deal\u2019 Brexit, after the 31st October 2019, you will need to consider Green Cards, an International Driving Permit (IDP) and taking other documentation with you if you’re planning to drive in any EU or European Economic Area (EEA) countries, as well as Andorra, Serbia and Switzerland.<\/p>\n

Green Cards<\/strong><\/p>\n

Green Cards will be required to show that your motor insurance meets EU standards. Without a Green Card, you may not be allowed to enter into Europe and would need to purchase local insurance in the country you are visiting, or face being fined.<\/p>\n

If you are planning to travel to another country within Europe with your vehicle, please get in touch with us as soon as possible for us to be able to issue you with one<\/strong>. The vast majority of insurers will provide you with a Green Card on an annual basis so once you have been issued with one, it will be valid until your next policy renewal date, meaning you can travel as many times as your insurance policy allows, using the same Green Card.<\/p>\n

You will need multiple Green Cards if;<\/p>\n