Principal Insurance UK
At Principal Insurance we take the time to listen to you. That's one of the reasons why over 45,000
Because we put our policyholders first, we have become one of the UK’s fastest growing independent specialist insurance groups serving thousands of satisfied motorcyclists, motorists, classic car enthusiasts, van drivers and motor trade professionals nationally. Whilst we embrace the latest insurance quote and administration technologies, you might say we’re a bit old school. That’s because we’d p
02/04/2026
With Easter all but upon us, just a quick note to let you know our opening hours over this bank holiday weekend.
And, of course, to wish you a happy Easter!
We're pleased to announce that we have acquired Europa Group, the Bristol-based broker best known for its long-established MotorCycle Direct brand.
“This acquisition not only makes impeccable commercial sense to Principal, but provides Europa with the opportunity to unlock shareholder value while joining a group with the scale and investment capacity to support its next phase of growth,” comments our managing director, Dave Bowcock.
Click the link for the full story.
https://bit.ly/PrincipalEuropa
10/03/2026
We're delighted to announce that we are set to kickstart the motorcycle insurance market after forming a multi-million-pound strategic partnership with a major insurer, Wakam UK.
https://www.principalinsurance.co.uk/blogs/principal-set-kickstart-bike-insurance-market-multi-million-pound-partnership
19/12/2025
Well, it's nearly upon us. Santa, the extraordinaire, has the sleigh in for a service and MOT.
When you're taking on a multi-drop route like that, best to make sure everything is properly in order!
Before he lands on your chimney, we thought we'd write a quick post to let you know our opening hours over the festive season.
Please also remember, that should you unfortunately need make a claim over , you'll find details of what to do in your policy documents or visit our Make A Claim page (there's a link on the top menu of our website).
We hope, though, that it's more ho! ho! ho! than oh-no! and that you won't need this service. We want you to enjoy a happy and incident-free Christmas.
Everyone at Principal Insurance also sends their very best wishes for a safe, happy and healthy New Year.
02/05/2025
Well, it's looking like it's going to be a cracking holiday weekend.
Whatever you ride or drive, whether for work or play, we hope you enjoy it - and that you stay safe.
If you need us, our holiday hours are:
Saturday 3 May: 9am-1pm
Sunday 4th May: Closed
Bank Holiday Monday 5th May: 9am-1pm
Should you unfortunately need to make a claim, please see the Make A Claim page on our website and/or refer to your policy documents.
16/04/2025
Please note that as our staff celebrate we will be amending our opening hours over the forthcoming holiday weekend.
We'd like to wish all of you a very happy Easter.
20/12/2024
As the big day looms large, just a quick post to let you know our opening hours over the festive season.
Should you unfortunately need make a claim over Christmas, you'll find details of what to do in your policy documents or visit our Make A Claim page (link on the top menu of our website).
We hope though that that you won't need this service and enjoy a happy and incident-free Christmas.
Everyone at Principal Insurance also sends their very best wishes for a safe, happy and healthy New Year.
27/03/2024
With Easter almost open us, just a quick post to advise you of our opening hours over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Don't forget too that even when our offices are closed, we're still open for business.
You can get a quote 24/7 for many of the policies we arrange, including (except customs and trikes), , , (indicative quote) and standard and classic insurances.
Visit our NEW website for more details: link below
From everyone here at Principal Insurance, we hope you have a great Easter weekend!
https://www.principalinsurance.co.uk/
21/03/2024
Having already lifted an industry trophy earlier this month, we're more than delighted to report we've been shortlisted in the British Insurance Technology Awards (BITA).
Once again the groundbreaking solution we developed with our technology partner, Avoirahas been recognised.
Incorporating a Identification Tool and Customer Sentiment Tracker, this powerful customer experience ( ) and solution has been shortlisted in BITA's Excellence in Technology - Motor category.
https://bit.ly/ExcellenceBITA
08/03/2024
Last night our Managing Director, Dave Bowcock, and Head of Distribution, Matthew Byrne, had the privilege of accepting a on behalf of Principal Insurance.
We were proud to win the Initiative of the Year , against exceptionally stiff competition.
The award recognises our pioneering development of a bespoke and tool. Developed in partnership with AvoiraAvoira and , through incorporation of a Vulnerable Customers Identification Tool and Customer Sentiment Tracker, this powerful solution helps us better identify and support and further enhance our .
You can learn more of our award success by reading our latest blog:
https://bit.ly/InsuranceAwardWinners
20/12/2023
With Christmas almost upon, just a quick post to let you know our opening hours over the festive season.
Don't forget too that even when our offices are closed, we're still open for business. You can quote and buy many (but not all) of the policies we arrange, including (except customs and trikes), , and standard and classic insurances.
Visit our website for more details.
From everyone here at Principal Insurance, we'd like to wish you the merriest of Christmases and a happy and healthy New Year!
05/12/2023
We're delighted to report that our specially developed customer service and speech analytics solution has been shortlisted for a prestigious insurance industry award.
This follows the same solution, developed in partnership with Avoira, winning a trophy at the Comms Dealer Awards.
https://bit.ly/NationalInsuranceAwards
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 6:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 6:30pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 1pm |