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Accident, Sickness & Unemployment

In a world full of unexpected turns, ensuring your financial stability should never be left to chance.

Whether you find yourself facing health issues, following an accident or otherwise, or unexpected unemployment, ASU insurance offers comprehensive coverage you need to maintain your lifestyle and peace of mind.

Tailored to fit your individual needs, our simple-to-understand Accident, Sickness and Insurance polcy provides up to £2,000 per month, ensuring you can focus on recovery, not your bills.

  • Monthly Cover From £500 - £2,000
  • No Medical Required
  • Simple Claims Process
  • Cover Available for Most Proffesions
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  • Low Monthly Payments

Why choose Direct Gap for your Accident, Sickness & Unemployment Cover

There are plenty of reasons to come to Direct Gap for your ASU insurance. Here are just a few of them:

•  FlexibilityYou choose the level of coverage (up to £2,000) that best suits your needs and circumstances.

•  Responsibility: We’re fully regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and we hold ourselves to the very highest standards.

•  Integrity: Our team do not make any commission from sales of ASU – we’ve only got your best interests in mind.

•  Service: Our glowing reviews and 5-star Feefo rating are a sign of how much our customers value what we do for them.

See what our customers are saying about us

natasha badger 28 Oct 2023

55 star rating

Easy to use and half the cost the dealership wanted for a gap policy

Michael Voyzey 4 Jan 2024

55 star rating

Really easy to purchase a Gap Insurance Policy this is my second one with Direct Gap

Gary (Manchester) 31 Oct 2023

55 star rating

Straight forward & easy to use website. Explained what was covered, easy to understand & complete purchase. Much better value than what was offered by car dealership.

Peter Egerton 1 Feb 2024

55 star rating

It’s so easy to set up and I’m confident in the policy that it covers all my costs.

David Pibworth 3 Feb 2024

55 star rating

Easy to complete and far cheaper than quoted by the main dealer

Julian Portman 26 Jan 2024

55 star rating

Very easy to arrange. Competitive price. Used with two previous cars.

darren birch 8 Jan 2024

55 star rating

used before and experienced great service, thats why im back

MARK HURDLEY 28 Oct 2023

55 star rating

Brilliant, a lot cheaper than getting it through the dealer and so easy to set up, will tell my family to use you in the future.

Ranjit Ghag 11 Dec 2023

55 star rating

I have previously used this service and find it amazing, competitive prices and cheaper than buying direct from dealers.

Stewart Woroch 30 Mar 2017

55 star rating

Easy to apply for. Fantastic savings over dealership. Able to defer start of cover because my comprehensive car policy covers me 'new for old' in the first 12 months. And a quick p…

Derek Grant 31 Mar 2021

55 star rating

Best ratings on the internet.

D Flynn 17 Dec 2013

55 star rating

Easy

Leah Pearce 3 Nov 2020

55 star rating

I called customer services for advice as I haven't had to do this before. The customer services were wonderful. They didn't try and sell me the things I didn't need and was really…

Irene Back 20 Dec 2021

55 star rating

Excellent site easy and friendly use. Price was very good and I got immediate cover. Excellent service thank you.

Catriona Campbell 18 Apr 2018

55 star rating

Elizabeth Ruane very helpful, and easy to contact. Website easy to use and intuitive. Quick quotes which I needed and can use PayPal so feel more secure!

Paul carter 15 Jun 2021

55 star rating

Competitive price that has given me more confidence in driving my car.

debbie fellows 23 Dec 2013

55 star rating

This is the second time I have purchased the gap policy with you, you are the most competitive with the best service.

LISA MURPHY 21 Feb 2020

55 star rating

Nice simple clear site to use. Let's hope we never have to use the policy but peace of mind that the company is so well rated

Michael Russell 19 May 2021

55 star rating

Great prices, especially for 5yrs! Very professional web site, better than any other for insurance I have ever seen! I feel most confident thanks to my GAP policy for my exceptiona…

Ann 21 Jun 2018

55 star rating

Less than half the price of dealer. You can see the policy before you commit to buy. I think I've done the right thing. Excellent reviews.

Steven Gibbs 19 Nov 2020

55 star rating

Quick and easy to do, excellent value. There are to many careless people in carparks etc who just bang their car doors against other vehicles, having spent so much money on a new c…

John Jones 17 Dec 2013

55 star rating

Lots cheaper than the dealer. The cover looks the same if not better.

Mark Templeman 23 Dec 2013

55 star rating

Had a query about deferring my start date for a new car and the call was answered quickly by a very knowledgeable and helpful chap who handled my query in a friendly and profession…

Mark Wilkinson 23 Dec 2013

55 star rating

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FAQ

What is the maximum monthly benefit?

Up to £2,000 (depending on your selected limit) or 65% of your normal monthly income, whichever is less.

What if I get temporary work during my unemployment claim?

Claims can be suspended, not ended, provided temporary work lasts no longer than six months.

Are there any exclusions for COVID-19 related claims?

Yes. Claims directly or indirectly resulting from COVID-19 or other pandemics are excluded.

What happens if I find a new job during an unemployment claim?

You must inform the administrator, and if the job is temporary, your claim may be suspended and later resumed if you become unemployed again.

Is there a limit to the amount of claims I can make?

You can make multiple claims up to the maximum benefit specified on your policy document (this is usually up to 12 months) and is subject to a return-to-work period between claims of 6 months.

Will ASU cover my entire (100%) income?

The policy covers up to a maximum of £2,000 or 65% of your normal monthly income, whichever is less. This is also dictated by the level of cover you chose.

Is ASU suitable for part-time workers?

Yes, as long as you are working a minimum of 16 hours per week and meet the other standard eligibility requirements (age etc.).

Will ASU cover me if I move abroad?

If you cease to reside or work in the United Kingdom, your coverage will end as the policy requires you to live and work in the UK.