FCA Regulated · Since 2007

Embedded Insurance
for Travel & Mobility
Partners

We give Car Rental Aggregators, van hire platforms, and motorhome businesses a seamless API-driven insurance solution. Your customers never leave your site. Policies issued in real time. Revenue starts immediately.

19+ Years of continuous trading
1M+ Policies issued annually
22K+ Claims paid annually
FCA Authorised
Firm Ref 466942
Authorised by the MFSA
via Riverside Malta
Covering customers living
in UK and EU
XML & JSON API
Real-time integration
UK · Europe · Worldwide pick-up

A proven technology platform built on 19 years of specialist insurance

Riverside Underwriting Limited (RUL) was incorporated in April 2007 and has sold at least one policy every single day since August 2007 — a run of over 6,800 consecutive trading days. We reached our one millionth policy in 2015 and have continued to grow every year since.

Technology is at the core of everything we do. Our software is developed entirely by our in-house team, allowing us to move quickly, integrate deeply with partners, and respond to your specific requirements without third-party delays.

We support UK business via RUL (FCA regulated) and EU business via our sister company Riverside Insurance Agency Malta Limited, regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority — our Brexit solution that went live on 1 February 2021.

6,800+
Consecutive trading days
2
Regulated entities (UK & Malta)
7
Languages supported

How our API works

Our REST API slots directly into your booking flow. Two simple workflows cover every scenario — your customer never leaves your platform.

Workflow 1
Quote then Bind
1
Quote Request

Send trip parameters — pick-up country, duration, vehicle type

2
Live Premium Response

Receive real-time pricing your customer can accept or decline

3
Create Policy

On acceptance, policy and documents returned in the response

XML JSON
Workflow 2
Direct Bind (Faster)
1
Stored Agreed Rates

Use pre-agreed rates stored in your system — skip the quote call

2
Create Policy Directly

Single API call binds cover and returns insurance documents instantly

Ideal for CRAs with a fixed product set — the fastest path to go-live.

XML JSON
Policy Documents
Issued in response payload
Cancellation
Full cancel endpoint
Policy Lookup
Check any policy exists
Co-Branding
Your brand on documents

Who we work with

We don't apply volume minimums — whether you're an established aggregator or a growing niche platform, we want to hear from you.

Van Hire Platforms

Add motor excess protection to van hire bookings. Upsell at the point of checkout with no disruption to your existing booking flow.

  • Flexible product design
  • Premium set by pick-up country
  • Monthly commission settlement
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Motorhome & Campervan

Short-term fully comprehensive motor insurance for motorhomes launched in 2023. Ideal for hire businesses and peer-to-peer rental platforms.

  • Short-term comprehensive cover
  • In-house claims via Orchard Admin
  • White label available
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Affiliates

A trackable link to our consumer site. We handle payments, customer service, and all documentation. You earn commission on every click that converts.

  • Zero technical integration
  • RUL handles everything
  • Real-time reporting
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Corporate & Fleet

Group policies covering car hire excess or motor excess protection for corporate travel programmes. Bespoke underwriting available.

  • Group policy structures
  • Bespoke pricing
  • Dedicated account management
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Other Platforms

Villa booking sites, car subscription providers, peer-to-peer rentals, price comparison sites, and regulated intermediaries — if you serve drivers, we have a solution.

  • No volume minimums
  • Willingness to innovate
  • Compliance expertise UK & EU
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Everything a partner needs

Generous Commission

Set your own selling price with generous commissions. Monthly settlement above an agreed threshold with transparent reporting.

UK & EU Ready

RUL covers UK customers. Our Malta-regulated sister company covers EU citizens — a seamless post-Brexit solution operating since February 2021.

No Volume Minimums

We believe in organic growth. We don't impose minimum volumes or business value thresholds — your success is our success.

7-Language Documents

Insurance certificates, IPIDs, and policy documents issued in seven languages — making your international customers feel at home.

UK-Based Claims & Service

Claims handled by our sister company Orchard Administration, with an integrated portal and outstanding customer service - 4.8/5 on TrustPilot 14,700+ reviews.

Market Access

As a regulated insurance intermediary located close to the London Insurance Market we can access specialist insurers to meet the needs of our clients.

From Application to Go-Live in Weeks

Our three parallel workstreams mean no unnecessary delays.

A
Commercial
  1. Review existing insurance programme
  2. Agree premium rates (per day)
  3. Agree RUL fee (per day)
B
Compliance
  1. Terms of Business Agreement
  2. Regulatory permissions review
C
Technical
  1. API integration (XML or JSON)
  2. Website testing & review

All three workstreams run in parallel — leading to a single agreed go-live date.

19 Years of continuous innovation

2007
Founded. Incorporated in April, first policies sold in August. Trading every single day since.
2009
Travel Insurance added to the product range.
2013
Call centre brought fully in-house to improve customer service quality.
2015
1 Millionth policy sold. A landmark that confirmed RUL's scale and reliability.
2016
Appointed Lloyd's Coverholder — the global benchmark for specialist insurance.
2019
Rebranded to Riverside Underwriting Limited, reflecting our B2B ambitions.
2021
Brexit solution live on 1 February via Riverside Malta (MFSA regulated). New capacity with Fortegra European Insurance Company. Full tech stack upgrade.
2023
Short-term comprehensive motorhome insurance fully launched.
2025
CRA programme expanded — new aggregator partnerships added across UK and EU markets.

Ready to become a partner?

Tell us about your platform and we'll come back to you within one business day. Our team will walk you through rates, integration, and how quickly we can get you live.

Riverside House, 40–46 High Street,
Maidstone, Kent ME14 1JH
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