Please use our insurance glossary to clarify the meaning of any terminology used in the insurance industry. As a young driver or first time driver, the terminology used in insurance contracts can be confusing. We have created a glossary of terms of particular interest to younger motorists to help clarify any of the difficult insurance language you might come across.

Whilst this glossary has been put together by people with many years of insurance expertise, it should only be used as a guide. For the ABI glossary visit their website.

Use the letters below to shortcut to relevant areas on this glossary.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

G

General Insurance
This refers to the insurance of risks where the policy offers cover for a limited period, usually one year.

General Liability
This cover protects the policyholder's legal liability for injury, property damage or financial loss caused to others.

Green Card
This is a document issued to policyholders motoring abroad as evidence that they have the minimum insurance cover required by the law of the country visited. Not essential for EU driving, because minimum legal cover is automatically included in UK policies. It is always wise to inform your insurance company that you are going overseas.

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