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
  • Get Cover In Minutes
  • 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

David Kent 10 Sep 2025

55 star rating

Always been very pleased with company and will continue to use for my GAP ins, wdl done guys full marks.

Graham Anderson 17 Dec 2024

55 star rating

Fantastic service, great technology. We've been using direct gap for years. Always very helpful on the telephone as well

Edit Hamblett 12 May 2026

55 star rating

Very fast and reliable each time i have purchased a new car i have used Direct Gap as i find the whole process easy

Liam Boyle 6 Nov 2025

55 star rating

1st - GREAT! price 2nd - quick and easy 3rd - did i mention the GREAT pricing?

Michael Dietz 13 Nov 2025

55 star rating

Have used on a previous vehicle, policy gives a great peace of mind.

MOIRA RAPSON 9 Oct 2025

55 star rating

I have used Direct Gap several times. The website is very clear and easy to use. The price is competitive. I have never had to claim so I can't comment on that aspect.

GEOFFREY HARDMAN 4 Nov 2025

55 star rating

Easy to set up, used this firm over many years

Carolyn Lyle 16 Sep 2025

55 star rating

Great information easy to understand and £100 less than my dealer offered.

Stephen Collins 18 Jul 2025

55 star rating

Dealt with Company for 20 years always excellent.

Rachael McCormack 28 Feb 2025

55 star rating

This is 3rd policy weve taken out, much cheaper than dealership and easy to complete

Alpesh Patel 23 Oct 2025

55 star rating

Great service this would be the 5th time now

Catherine Morrison 20 Feb 2026

55 star rating

This type of insurance gives me peace of mind knowing that my purchase is covered should anything happen to my car I’ve been using gap insurance since 2014 and would not be without…

Alex Sissons 24 Oct 2024

55 star rating

3rd policy I've had and best price by far

Neil Porteus 23 Jul 2024

55 star rating

Excellent value gap insurance. In the past my daughter has had to make a claim under a Direct Gap policy and it lived up to its expectations. Also very easy to purchase online.

Kirstie Skinner 17 Dec 2025

55 star rating

Simple and cost effective. I won’t use anyone else for my gap insurance!

Alan Stewart 20 Oct 2025

55 star rating

Excellent website which is easy to use and a range of policies to suit your needs. The price of the policy I chose was very competitive and cheaper than most. I also liked the high…

Paul Chattenton 24 Oct 2025

55 star rating

Very straight forward to arrange and actually cheaper than I expected.

Mark Troth 19 Nov 2025

55 star rating

I have been with Direct Gap for over 7 years and had three different cars. Website is easy and updating details is hassle free Thanks

Ellie Nwolie 21 Apr 2018

55 star rating

Quick and easy! This was the cheapest price I found for gap insurance - much better than the dealership's offer of £399, and includes so many more benefits for less than half…

Alan Parker 6 Mar 2021

55 star rating

Very easy to set up my policy. The one query I had was dealt with expertly over the phone. Excellent value for money beating the dealers quote hands down.

Philip Coxon 5 Jan 2021

55 star rating

This is the second policy I have purchased in 12 months, this time for my wife's car. Easy to purchase with juts a few clicks and over £200 cheaper than the main dealership price!

Christopher Walton 28 Mar 2021

55 star rating

Easy to buy, great value. Really helpful lady at direct gap, sorry forgot her name, answered all my queries when I called before buying the insurance. Recommend you buy this produc…

Magdalena Richardson 2 Aug 2021

55 star rating

Super quick and easy. Team were on hand to immediately answer my call and explain and last minute questions before I purchased the policy- thank you!

Nick W 17 Dec 2013

55 star rating

You came recommended very highly

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.