Riviera Insurance joins the VanCompare panel: more choice for UK van drivers
Riviera Insurance has joined the VanCompare panel, adding another specialist broker for UK tradesmen, couriers and small firms. This update explains who Riviera are, why we have added them, and what it means when you compare van insurance quotes with us.
We are pleased to share that Riviera Insurance has joined the VanCompare panel, giving tradesmen, couriers and small business owners more choice when they compare van insurance.
Riviera is a UK broker with a strong focus on commercial motor and customer service. Adding them to the panel means more options for real world risks, not just perfect textbook cases.
This update explains who Riviera are, why we have added them, and what it means when you use VanCompare to shop for cover.
Who is Riviera Insurance?
Riviera Insurance is an independent insurance broker based in Torquay in the South West, serving customers across the UK.
They specialise in business, taxi and personal insurance, including van insurance for tradesmen and small firms. Their own material puts a lot of weight on service, with trained advisers who talk through the risk rather than just pushing the first price on screen.
Riviera also scores well on review platforms, where many customers highlight clear explanations, quick responses and help at renewal.
As an FCA authorised firm, Riviera operates under the same UK regulatory framework as other mainstream brokers.
Why we have added Riviera to the VanCompare panel
Adding a broker to the panel is not something we do lightly. We look for partners who:
- Understand commercial vehicles and trade risks
- Can support more complex use, such as courier or taxi work
- Invest in proper advice, not only quick sales
Riviera already supports a mix of business, taxi and specialist lines, which shows comfort with real world, less tidy risks.
For VanCompare users, that matters because tradesmen rarely fit into neat boxes. You might:
- Use the van for both work and family life
- Mix trade work and occasional paid deliveries
- Have previous claims or points that some insurers are less keen on
Our aim is simple: keen rates for the correct risk. Bringing Riviera onto the panel strengthens the range of options we can show you when your details match the kind of risks they handle every day.
What this means when you compare quotes on VanCompare
From a user point of view, nothing gets more complicated.
You still:
- Enter your details once
- Answer questions honestly about how you use the van
- See a list of quotes that match your risk, from a range of insurers and brokers
When Riviera is a good fit for your details, you may now see one or more quotes from them in your results.
Behind the scenes, you also benefit from some of the service features Riviera has built for its own customers, such as:
- Trained advisers who search their markets for suitable cover
- Digital access to documents on some products
- Claims lines that are available when something goes wrong
We will always present these quotes clearly so you can compare them against other options on level of cover, excess and price.
The types of drivers who may benefit
Every quote is personal, but there are some groups who may find Riviera’s presence on the panel particularly useful:
Tradesmen with one van
For plumbers, electricians, joiners and other trades using vans for own goods, Riviera’s van experience can sit well alongside our existing panel.
Courier and delivery drivers
If you move parcels, food or mixed goods for payment, your risk profile is different from simple own goods use. Riviera’s experience with higher mileage commercial motor can help in this area.
Small firms running a few vans
Where you have several drivers, multiple vans and a mix of work, having another broker on the panel who is used to business clients gives more chance of a good fit.
You do not have to decide in advance whether Riviera is “your” broker. You simply answer the quote questions honestly and see whether a Riviera option appears and makes sense for you.
Keeping standards high on the panel
More choice is only useful if standards stay high.
When we bring a new broker or insurer onto the VanCompare panel, we look at:
- Regulatory status and permissions
- Product range for vans and commercial motor
- Service levels, including claims support
- Customer feedback and independent reviews
Riviera’s profile as an FCA regulated broker with strong service feedback and a history in business and taxi insurance fits that picture.
We will keep monitoring performance and user feedback so that the panel remains focused on value, service and fair outcomes, not just short term price.
Riviera Insurance and VanCompare: FAQs
Who is Riviera Insurance?
Riviera Insurance is a UK based insurance broker that specialises in business, taxi and personal insurance, including cover for vans. They are based in Torquay but serve customers across the UK and work with a range of insurers to place commercial motor risks.
What does Riviera joining the VanCompare panel mean for me?
It means that when your details match Riviera’s appetite, you may see quotes from them alongside other providers on VanCompare. This gives you more choice on cover and service, while the quote process itself stays the same.
Will my existing VanCompare policy change because Riviera has joined the panel?
No. Existing policies continue on the same terms with the insurer or broker shown on your documents. Riviera joining the panel affects the range of options available for new quotes, not cover you already have in force.
How do I know if a Riviera quote is right for my van?
Start by checking that the level of cover, class of use, mileage and excess match the way you use the van. If a Riviera quote looks suitable but you have questions, you can contact the broker during the quote process to go through any details before you buy.
Is Riviera Insurance regulated?
Yes. Riviera Insurance Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, in line with other mainstream brokers in the UK market.
How to see Riviera quotes in practice
You do not need a special link or form to see Riviera quotes on VanCompare.
To check whether Riviera appears for your risk:
- Go to our main van insurance quote page [link: main van insurance quote page].
- Enter your details, including how you use the van, your mileage and any delivery work.
- Review your results. If Riviera has a suitable option for your risk, you will see them listed along with other providers.
- Compare cover levels, excesses and key terms, not just the lowest figure.
If a Riviera quote looks right for you but you want to talk through the details first, you can use their contact routes during the quote process to ask questions before you buy.
Next steps
For most drivers, the practical next step is simple.
- If you are due for renewal, run a quote and see whether Riviera appears alongside your other options
- If you already have a VanCompare policy and your circumstances have changed, use a fresh quote to see how the panel, including Riviera, prices your new risk
Either way, the goal is the same as ever: help you find van insurance that fits the way you really work, at a fair price, backed by brokers and insurers who are used to looking after commercial drivers.
VanCompare Editorial Team
The VanCompare Editorial Team produces clear, practical insurance guides for UK tradesmen, couriers and small business owners. We work with FCA regulated insurance brokers and providers to translate complex insurance topics into plain English, helping drivers make informed decisions about their cover.
Where relevant, our content is checked against trusted UK sources such as the FCA, GOV.UK, the ABI and MoneyHelper to help keep it accurate and up to date.
