- Allianz UK has become Volkswagen Financial Services UK's (VWFS) official new motor provider.
- VWFS UK customer policies will be underwritten and administered by Allianz UK from Wednesday 9 July.
- No administration fees when making changes and a user-friendly insurance portal are just some of the customer benefits.
Allianz launches Volkswagen Financial Services UK insurance partnership
10 July 2025
The five-year partnership which launched on 9 July extends across Volkswagen Group’s passenger car brands in the UK – Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Škoda, Audi, SEAT and CUPRA. Customers will benefit from a fully brand aligned purchase and claims experience provided by Allianz as administrator and underwriter of the insurance policies.
With a focus on allowing customers to select options that best suit their needs, new and existing customers will be offered a range of benefits including:
- A two-tiered product: Two levels of cover will be offered – Essentials and Plus.
- Complimentary driveway insurance: Complimentary five- day driveaway insurance available for eligible customers who purchase a new or used vehicle from any Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Škoda, Audi, SEAT or CUPRA retailer.
- Simple vehicle changes: No administration fees when making changes.
- User-friendly insurance portal: A dedicated portal providing customers with access to all necessary information regarding their cover.
Serge Raffard, Managing Director for Personal Lines at Allianz said:
“We are happy to have agreed a new partnership with Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS UK) to underwrite and administer motor insurance to their customers. VWFS UK is one of Allianz’s largest and most important global partners and this agreement highlights the strength of Allianz UK and the high-quality insurance products and claims services that we provide. We will work closely with VWFS UK to offer their customers innovative and flexible insurance products and services that meet their changing needs.
“I’m delighted with the strides Allianz has made in the UK retail market over the past year and our efforts are being recognised externally through new partnerships, industry and customer-service awards.”
James Taylor, Head of Product (non-asset based) at VWFS UK, said:
“Following months of dedicated effort by both teams, we are pleased to announce that, effective Wednesday, 9 July, Allianz will become our new motor insurance provider. By offering customers motor insurance, we are strengthening our relationship beyond finance or leasing, enabling individuals to finance, insure, and maintain their vehicles while alleviating common challenges associated with vehicle ownership. This partnership underscores our commitment to delivering positive customer outcomes at every stage of the customer journey.”
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