If I could put 10 stars I would! The lady i spoke with was absolutely amazing and so understanding and kind. Wished me luck on my driving test and was incredibly helpful. I’ve had bad experiences with... See more
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Abby was really helpful and polite , helped me with updating my account. Thank you Abby and also Collingwood has been really good and gives you time to pay your insurance on time assisting with a free... See more
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I spoke to a lady today, I can’t quite remember her name I think it began with a ‘L’, but she got me sorted really quickly. She even gave me advice about having a paracetamol and two bananas before my... See more
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Today I spoke with georgie she was absolutely brilliant, kind and friendly explained everything perfectly and made the experience very smooth! Honestly chuffed she was the one who took my call after b... See more
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About Collingwood Learner Driver
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Learner Driver Insurance
We're Collingwood Insurance, an award winning Learner Driver Insurance provider offering Short-term and Annual insurance options.Our Learner Insurance helps provisional licence holders get extra driving practice in their own car, or in a friend or family member’s car, with no risk to the vehicle owners policy!
With Collingwood there's no black box to install in your car and there's no curfew on when you can learn to drive.
Plus, our insurance covers you to take your driving test in your own car!
Get a quote at the links below and start learning to drive today.
Additional benefits of Collingwood Learner Driver Insurance:
- Free Courtesy Car*
- Add a Parent or Spouse
- Accelerated No Claims Bonus**
- Windscreen Cover*
- Reduced Excess Using Approved Repairers
- UK Call Centre
- Immediate Online Documentation
- 24 Hour Claims Helpline
- Flexible Payment Options
- Optional Personal Accident Cover
- Optional Breakdown Cover
- Optional Key Cover
*Depending on the level of cover chosen **Terms conditions and underwriting criteria apply
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Collingwood House, NE29 6AR, North Shields, United Kingdom
- 0345 470 0014
- learners@collingwood.co.uk
- collingwoodlearners.co.uk
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Very efficient ,patient and very…
Very efficient ,patient and very helpful, knowledgeable about the product. Thank you Alex
15 July 2026
Reply from Collingwood Learner Driver
Hi Genevieve,
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Alex was able to provide you with helpful advice and support.
If you need any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Kind Regards,
The Collingwood Team
me and my dad rang up about a learner…
me and my dad rang up about a learner insurance quote with my dads car for my self, which we got. over the phone we spoke to someone called kim, which she was the most politest person we’ve ever spoke to over the phone, she did everything correct and we couldn’t be more grateful. so thank you for that. i 100% recommend collingwood. excellent service and really good outcomes.
15 July 2026
Reply from Collingwood Learner Driver
Hi Chloe,
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Kim was able to provide you with helpful advice and support.
If your need any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thanks again for choosing Collingwood.
Kind Regards,
The Collingwood Team
Learner driver insurance
I’ve just taken out a learner driver policy for my son. Georgie the customer service assistant I spoke with was incredibly friendly and helpful. She answered all the questions I had and was very knowledgeable. Thank you Georgie for a very easy and pleasant transaction.
15 July 2026
Reply from Collingwood Learner Driver
Hi Liz,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Georgie was able to assist you in a polite and efficient manner.
Your appreciation means a lot to us and we’re always here if you need any further help or have more questions in the future.
Kind Regards,
The Collingwood Team
My experience with Collingwood was so…
My experience with Collingwood was so great. Georgie helped me with all of my requests and questions and she was so kind and lovely through the process.
It was a great and smooth experience. Great service!
15 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Collingwood Learner Driver
Hi Alo,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Georgie was able to make the process smooth and straightforward for you.
If you ever need anything else or have any questions in the future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Kind Regards,
The Collingwood Team
Do not recommend
Appears to be a good way of a learner setting up an affordable policy, with a £45 cancellation fee. It’s not it’s a percentage of the rest of the policy plus £45 plus £75. Passing your test is already an expensive process and the cost of cancellation and setting up a new policy quickly whips the joy out of the pass. Hindsight I would not pick collingwood again and would recommend just trying to set up a policy that you can change your license type on.
Show the customer the table of percentage of the policy you expect them to pay. You have the potential to have a massive customer base that will spread the word of you insuring learners at young ages etc but instead are going to end up with a reputation of hidden fees with huge costs. Passing your test should be a joyful experience not one where you’re stressed about money to pay your old policy and start a new one. You’re taking advantage of people who are keen to get on the road. I would have like to set a policy up for my niece but the cancellation fee ruined what could have been a good policy and returned customer was lost as a result. My two sons would have also eventually had a policy with yourselves. The customer receives 10 documents when they sign up it’s unfair to assume all your customers have the mental capacity or ability to read through and understand your policy.
15 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Collingwood Learner Driver
Hi Ashley,
Thank you for getting back to us with further information to help us identify your Collingwood
Learner Driver policy and we are very sorry that your experience with us was not as you expected.
We can see that you have raised a formal complaint and that is currently being dealt with internally. A final response will be with you shortly.
In the meantime, if you would like to discuss anything further, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Kind Regards,
The Collingwood Team
I was given several options
I was given several options, and was offered to help further wherever she could. Very helpful, and I happy with the service. FAO Georgie ⭐️
15 July 2026
Reply from Collingwood Learner Driver
Hi MJ,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Georgie was able to assist you in a polite and efficient manner.
Your appreciation means a lot to us and we’re always here if you need any further help or have more questions in the future.
Kind Regards.
The Collingwood Team
Reply from Collingwood Learner Driver
Hi Alec,
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback!
We’re delighted to hear that Jake was able to provide you with helpful advice and support.
If you need any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thanks again for choosing Collingwood.
Kind Regards,
The Collingwood Team
Clear advice provided
Clear advice provided. Very knowlegable and helpful respresentative.
14 July 2026
Reply from Collingwood Learner Driver
Hi Maria,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
We’re delighted to hear you had a positive experience and appreciate your feedback.
Kind Regards,
The Collingwood Team
Great for learner drivers
14 July 2026
Reply from Collingwood Learner Driver
Hi Nick,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
We’re delighted to hear you had a positive experience and appreciate your feedback.
Kind Regards,
The Collingwood Team
Excellent Customer Service
Rang Collingwood Today for a quote for Grandson spoke to a very helpful and friendly person called Les and all done within 15 mins excellent service
14 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Collingwood Learner Driver
Hi Rob,
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Les was able to provide you with helpful advice and support.
If your need any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thanks again for choosing Collingwood.
Kind Regards,
The Collingwood Team
Reply from Collingwood Learner Driver
Hi Amanda,
Thanks for the great review!
We’re always delighted to hear when our customers have had a positive experience with us and have taken the time to share your thoughts with us.
If we can help with anything in the future, we are always here on hand to help with any queries or questions you have.
Kind Regards,
The Collingwood Team
Alastair was very very helpful over the…
Alastair was very very helpful over the phone and friendly too !
14 July 2026
Reply from Collingwood Learner Driver
Hi Claire,
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Alastair was able to provide you with helpful advice and support.
If you need any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Kind Regards,
The Collingwood Team
I spoke with the adviser (Kim) she was…
I spoke with the adviser (Kim) she was a fantastic help and support and my grandson and I are extremely happy with the learner insurance and service.
14 July 2026
Reply from Collingwood Learner Driver
Hi Dave,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Kim was able to assist you in a polite and efficient manner. Your appreciation means a lot to us and we’re always here if you need any further help or have more questions in the future.
Kind Regards,
The Collingwood Team
Easy to use and when needed advice and…
Easy to use and when needed advice and help given over phone was explained in understandable terms.
6 July 2026
Reply from Collingwood Learner Driver
Hi Isla,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
We’re delighted to hear you had a positive experience and appreciate your feedback.
Kind Regards,
The Collingwood Team
Much easier to get cover for twins…
Much easier to get cover for twins leaner insurance. It felt overwhelming looking for insurance online. Greg was very easy to set this up with . He needs 5stars
13 July 2026
Reply from Collingwood Learner Driver
Hi Nichola,
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Greg was able to provide you with helpful advice and support.
If you need any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Kind Regards,
The Collingwood Team
Nice and easy no hassle thank you
6 July 2026
Reply from Collingwood Learner Driver
Hi Daniel,
Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding our products and services. We value feedback from our customers and always delighted to hear when they’ve had a great experience with us.
If you have questions in the future, please contact us—we’re here to help.
Kind Regards,
The Collingwood Team
Customer service rep was fantastic
Customer service rep was fantastic, understood exactly what I wanted and why and sorted it for me on the phone. Price was really reasonable and all documents etc were available exactly as the rep said. Thank you!
13 July 2026
Reply from Collingwood Learner Driver
Hi Melanie,
Thanks for the great review!
We’re always delighted to hear when our customers have had a positive experience with us and have taken the time to share your thoughts with us.
If we can help with anything in the future, we are always here on hand to help with any queries or questions you have.
Kind Regards,
The Collingwood Team
Fair Charges from Collingwood?
The ability to speak with a human agent was refreshing and one whose first language was english was appreciated. Megan was patient and clear at all times - including the only aspect of the process which left me a little dissapointed.
This was the section where if the policyholder passes their test mid to 3/4 way through the annual policy time period (i.e. 7-12 months) - an additional charge is liable to the policyholder of up to £40.00 - in our case an additional 18% charge on top of the premium. As this is a policy which requires to be cancelled once the learner diver passes their test - there being no choice - it seems quite a kick in the teeth that once you pass to have to pay an additional charge. It is almost as if Collingwood are punishing the learner driver for their success/achievement.
Given insurance companies already charge huge premiums for new young drivers, to get another charge from your learner policy for passing your test seems to be unfair. For many years insurance companies have whittled down the value to be refunded to a policyholder should they cancel during the policy period - it has reached an all time low when the policyholder has to now pay the insurance companies more to leave a contract which no longer covers them!
For Example, say you have a learner policy costing you an annual premium of £213.50. Then for whatever reason you cancel your policy - whilst you don't expect a pro-rata refund, the following charges apply:
- Fixed £75 broker fee
- Sliding scale of devaluing fee from 25% to 100% of the remaining premium.
- Then an additional fixed £40 cancellation administrative fee.
So, this means if you cancel the policy after month 6 - YOU owe Collingwood more money!!! They call it an administration fee - bot when it is potentially 18% of the premium - it loses credibility.
Again, if you are using the policy for the duration of the entire year - then you only pay the initial £213.50 premium. Then when you renew - you start again, and can judge how long it may take for the learner to pass their test. Just make sure you read the small print!!!
13 July 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Collingwood Learner Driver
Hi Stuart,
We're delighted to hear that Megan provided a positive experience and that you found her patient, clear and helpful throughout your contact with us. We will ensure your comments are passed on to her and her manager.
We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding the charges that may apply when a learner driver passes their test and the policy is cancelled before the end of the policy term. We understand why this can feel frustrating, particularly when passing a driving test is such a significant achievement and milestone.
We aim to be transparent about all fees and charges so our customers can make an informed decision before taking the policy out. However, we recognise that this does not lessen the disappointment you have described and we value your comments regarding how these charges are perceived by our customers.
Customer feedback plays an important role in helping us review and improve our products, services and communications. Thank you again for taking the time to share both your positive experience with Megan and your concerns regarding our policy charges.
Kind Regards
The Collingwood Team
Carol was really nice and she talked me…
Carol was really nice and she talked me through the options and what is best for me to do and it was very helpful
13 July 2026
Reply from Collingwood Learner Driver
Hi Kyle,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Carol was able to assist you in a polite and efficient manner. Your appreciation means a lot to us and we’re always here if you need any further help or have more questions in the future.
Kind Regards,
The Collingwood Team
Lorna made the process more tolerable!
13 July 2026
Reply from Collingwood Learner Driver
Hi Patrick,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Lorna was able to make the process smooth and straightforward for you.
If you ever need anything else or have any questions in the future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Kind Regards,
The Collingwood Team
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