Submit a car insurance quote request
/car-insurance/webservice/quote/json/API for submitting motor insurance quote requests to the Re:New Broking aggregation platform. Occupation codes follow standard ABI List 55. Industry/business codes follow ABI List 11. Conviction codes follow ABI List 24. Vehicle make and model are derived from the ABI code and do not need to be submitted separately.
Submits a full motor insurance risk to the Re:New panel aggregator and returns panel quotes for the supplied risk.
- Test environment
https://renewbroking-test.sostec.co.uk- Production environment
https://renewbroking.sostec.co.uk- Authentication
- None in headers. The caller is identified by an id in the body, which the portal sets for you.
Request body
application/json, required
quoteobjectrequired
your_detailsobjectrequired
titlestringrequired
first_namestringrequiredsurnamestringrequireddobstring (date)requiredmarital_statusstringrequired
Marital status: M = Married, S = Single, P = Common Law Partnered/Cohabiting, D = Divorced/Dissolved, A = Separated, W = Widowed/Surviving Civil Partner, B = Civil Partnered
Example M
M | Married |
S | Single |
P | Common Law Partnered/Cohabiting |
D | Divorced/Dissolved |
A | Separated |
W | Widowed/Surviving Civil Partner |
B | Civil Partnered |
emp_statusstringrequired
Employment status: E = Employed, H = Houseperson, F = Full/Part-time education, S = Self-employed, R = Retired, U = Unemployed, N = Not employed due to disability/illness
Example E
E | Employed |
H | Houseperson |
F | Full/Part-time education |
S | Self-employed |
R | Retired |
U | Unemployed |
N | Not employed due to disability/illness |
occupationstringrequiredindustrystringrequiredIndustry/business code from ABI List 11. Pass the standard ABI numeric code as a string.
Example 561
postcodestringrequiredaddress_1stringrequiredaddress_2stringoptionalcitystringrequiredcountystringrequiredvehicle_addressbooleanrequiredemail_addressstring (email)requiredcontact_numberstringrequiredhow_paystringrequired
Preferred payment frequency: M = Monthly, F = In-full (annually)
Example F
M | Monthly |
F | In-full (annually) |
home_ownerbooleanrequiredchildren_under_16booleanrequiredhousehold_vehiclesintegerrequireduk_resident_since_dobbooleanrequiredHas the proposer been a permanent UK resident since birth? If false, uk_resident_since must be provided.
Example true
uk_resident_sincestring (date)optionalDate the proposer became a permanent UK resident (YYYY-MM-DD). Required when uk_resident_since_dob is false.
Example 2005-06-01
licence_typestringrequired
Driving licence type: F = Full UK Car Licence, FA = Full UK Car Licence (automatic only), P = Provisional UK Car Licence, E = Full EU Licence, H = Full European non-EU Licence, N = Full International Licence
Example F
F | Full UK Car Licence |
FA | Full UK Car Licence (automatic only) |
P | Provisional UK Car Licence |
E | Full EU Licence |
H | Full European non-EU Licence |
N | Full International Licence |
licence_numberstringoptionallicence_yearsintegerrequiredNumber of years the licence has been held. 0 = less than 1 year (licence_date must then be provided). 25 = 25 years or more.
0 to 25
Example 14
licence_datestring (date)optionalDate the licence was obtained (YYYY-MM-DD). Required when licence_years = 0 (less than 1 year).
Example 2023-09-15
driving_qualificationstringrequired
Advanced driving qualification held (if any): DQN = None, DQA = AA Proficiency, DQI = Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), DQP = Pass Plus
Example DQN
DQN | None |
DQA | AA Proficiency |
DQI | Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) |
DQP | Pass Plus |
driving_qualification_datestring (date)optionalDate the driving qualification was obtained (YYYY-MM-DD). Required when driving_qualification is not DQN.
Example 2018-04-01
use_other_vehiclesstringrequired
Use of other vehicles: XVE = No access to any other cars, 1VE = Own another car or van, UVE = Have use of another car, COVE = Company car (including personal use), CXVE = Company car (excluding personal use)
Example XVE
XVE | No access to any other cars |
1VE | Own another car or van |
UVE | Have use of another car |
COVE | Company car (including personal use) |
CXVE | Company car (excluding personal use) |
non_motoring_convictionsbooleanrequireddvla_medical_conditionstringrequired
Medical conditions or disabilities that must be reported to the DVLA: DVN = No medical conditions, DVR = DVLA aware – No restrictions, DV1 = DVLA aware – 1 year restricted licence, DV2 = DVLA aware – 2 year restricted licence, DV3 = DVLA aware – 3 year restricted licence, DVU = DVLA unaware
Example DVN
DVN | No medical conditions |
DVR | DVLA aware – No restrictions |
DV1 | DVLA aware – 1 year restricted licence |
DV2 | DVLA aware – 2 year restricted licence |
DV3 | DVLA aware – 3 year restricted licence |
DVU | DVLA unaware |
vehicle_usagestringrequired
Primary use of the vehicle: 02YN = Social, Domestic, Pleasure and Commuting (SDPC), 05NN = Social, Domestic and Pleasure only (SDP), 15YY = SDPC and Business use (proposer only), 11YY = SDPC and Business use (proposer/spouse only), 12YY = SDPC and Business use (any named driver)
Example 02YN
02YN | Social, Domestic, Pleasure and Commuting (SDPC) |
05NN | Social, Domestic and Pleasure only (SDP) |
15YY | SDPC and Business use (proposer only) |
11YY | SDPC and Business use (proposer/spouse only) |
12YY | SDPC and Business use (any named driver) |
mileageintegerrequiredbusiness_mileageintegeroptionalinsurance_cancelledbooleanrequiredHas the proposer (or any named driver) ever had an insurance policy declined, cancelled, voided, or had special terms imposed?
Example false
claimsarray of objectoptional
Motor accidents or claims in the last 5 years
[item]objectoptional
claim_typestringrequired
Type of claim: A = Accident, T = Theft of Vehicle, M = Theft Related Damage, V = Malicious Damage, W = Windscreen Only, F = Fire Damage, 1 = Theft – Sound Equipment, 2 = Theft – Personal Effects, 3 = Theft – Accessories, S = Storm Damage, 4 = Riot Damage, 5 = Lightning Damage, 6 = Explosion
Example A
A | Accident |
T | Theft of Vehicle |
M | Theft Related Damage |
V | Malicious Damage |
W | Windscreen Only |
F | Fire Damage |
1 | Theft – Sound Equipment |
2 | Theft – Personal Effects |
3 | Theft – Accessories |
S | Storm Damage |
4 | Riot Damage |
5 | Lightning Damage |
6 | Explosion |
claim_datestring (date)requiredclaim_damagestringrequired
Damage status: 0 = Cost known, 1 = No damage, 2 = Write-off, 3 = Unknown
Example 0
0 | Cost known |
1 | No damage |
2 | Write-off |
3 | Unknown |
claim_valuenumberrequiredclaim_made_against_insurancebooleanrequireddriverstringoptionalDriver ID involved in the claim (person reference). Required for accident claims (claim_type = A) when additional drivers are present.
Example 1
at_faultstringoptional
Who was at fault (required for accident claims, claim_type = A): C = Our Driver, N = No other vehicle involved, O = Other Party, B = Both Parties, S = Unoccupied Vehicle
Example O
C | Our Driver |
N | No other vehicle involved |
O | Other Party |
B | Both Parties |
S | Unoccupied Vehicle |
ncd_affectedbooleanrequiredWas No Claims Discount affected by this claim? Asked for all claim types except Windscreen Only (W).
Example false
injuriesbooleanoptionalconvictionsarray of objectoptional
Motoring convictions, fixed penalties or disqualifications (including pending)
[item]objectoptional
conviction_datestring (date)requiredconviction_codestringrequiredStandard ABI List 24 conviction code (e.g. SP10, DR20, IN10). See ABI motor conviction code list for full reference.
Example DR20
pointsintegerrequiredbanintegerrequiredamountnumberrequiredbreathalysedbooleanoptionalWas the driver breathalysed? Required when conviction_code is a drink-related offence (DR prefix).
Example true
breathalyser_readingintegeroptionalBreathalyser reading in micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath. Required when breathalysed is true.
Example 87
additional_driversarray of objectoptional
Up to 5 additional named drivers
at most 5
[item]objectoptional
relationshipstringrequired
Relationship to proposer: S = Spouse, W = Common Law Partner/Cohabitee, O = Son/Daughter, M = Parent, F = Other Family, E = Employee, B = Employer, C = Business Partner, U = Other, R = Brother/Sister, J = Civil Partner
Example W
S | Spouse |
W | Common Law Partner/Cohabitee |
O | Son/Daughter |
M | Parent |
F | Other Family |
E | Employee |
B | Employer |
C | Business Partner |
U | Other |
R | Brother/Sister |
J | Civil Partner |
titlestringrequired
first_namestringrequiredExample Jayne
surnamestringrequiredExample Smith
dobstring (date)requiredmarital_statusstringrequired
M = Married, S = Single, P = Common Law Partnered/Cohabiting, D = Divorced/Dissolved, A = Separated, W = Widowed/Surviving Civil Partner, B = Civil Partnered
Example S
M | Married |
S | Single |
P | Common Law Partnered/Cohabiting |
D | Divorced/Dissolved |
A | Separated |
W | Widowed/Surviving Civil Partner |
B | Civil Partnered |
emp_statusstringrequired
E = Employed, H = Houseperson, F = Full/Part-time education, S = Self-employed, R = Retired, U = Unemployed, N = Not employed due to disability/illness
Example E
E | Employed |
H | Houseperson |
F | Full/Part-time education |
S | Self-employed |
R | Retired |
U | Unemployed |
N | Not employed due to disability/illness |
occupationstringrequiredindustrystringrequireduk_resident_since_dobbooleanrequiredHas the driver been a permanent UK resident since birth? If false, uk_resident_since must be provided.
Example true
uk_resident_sincestring (date)optionalDate the driver became a permanent UK resident (YYYY-MM-DD). Required when uk_resident_since_dob is false.
Example 2005-06-01
licence_typestringrequired
F = Full UK Car Licence, FA = Full UK (automatic only), P = Provisional UK, E = Full EU, H = Full European non-EU, N = Full International
Example F
F | Full UK Car Licence |
FA | Full UK (automatic only) |
P | Provisional UK |
E | Full EU |
H | Full European non-EU |
N | Full International |
licence_numberstringoptionallicence_yearsintegerrequiredlicence_datestring (date)optionaldriving_qualificationstringrequired
DQN = None, DQA = AA Proficiency, DQI = IAM, DQP = Pass Plus
Example DQN
DQN | None |
DQA | AA Proficiency |
DQI | IAM |
DQP | Pass Plus |
driving_qualification_datestring (date)optionalDate the driving qualification was obtained (YYYY-MM-DD). Required when driving_qualification is not DQN.
Example 2018-04-01
use_other_vehiclesstringrequired
XVE = No access to other cars, 1VE = Own another car/van, UVE = Have use of another car, COVE = Company car (incl. personal), CXVE = Company car (excl. personal)
Example XVE
XVE | No access to other cars |
1VE | Own another car/van |
UVE | Have use of another car |
COVE | Company car (incl. personal) |
CXVE | Company car (excl. personal) |
non_motoring_convictionsbooleanrequiredExample false
dvla_medical_conditionstringrequired
DVN = No conditions, DVR = DVLA aware (no restrictions), DV1 = DVLA aware (1-year restricted), DV2 = DVLA aware (2-year restricted), DV3 = DVLA aware (3-year restricted), DVU = DVLA unaware
Example DVN
DVN | No conditions |
DVR | DVLA aware (no restrictions) |
DV1 | DVLA aware (1-year restricted) |
DV2 | DVLA aware (2-year restricted) |
DV3 | DVLA aware (3-year restricted) |
DVU | DVLA unaware |
vehicle_usagestringrequired
02YN = SDPC, 05NN = SDP, 15YY = SDPC + Business (proposer only), 11YY = SDPC + Business (proposer/spouse), 12YY = SDPC + Business (any named driver)
Example 02YN
02YN | SDPC |
05NN | SDP |
15YY | SDPC + Business (proposer only) |
11YY | SDPC + Business (proposer/spouse) |
12YY | SDPC + Business (any named driver) |
insurance_cancelledbooleanrequiredExample false
claimsarray of objectoptional
[item]objectoptional
claim_typestringrequired
Type of claim: A = Accident, T = Theft of Vehicle, M = Theft Related Damage, V = Malicious Damage, W = Windscreen Only, F = Fire Damage, 1 = Theft – Sound Equipment, 2 = Theft – Personal Effects, 3 = Theft – Accessories, S = Storm Damage, 4 = Riot Damage, 5 = Lightning Damage, 6 = Explosion
Example A
A | Accident |
T | Theft of Vehicle |
M | Theft Related Damage |
V | Malicious Damage |
W | Windscreen Only |
F | Fire Damage |
1 | Theft – Sound Equipment |
2 | Theft – Personal Effects |
3 | Theft – Accessories |
S | Storm Damage |
4 | Riot Damage |
5 | Lightning Damage |
6 | Explosion |
claim_datestring (date)requiredclaim_damagestringrequired
Damage status: 0 = Cost known, 1 = No damage, 2 = Write-off, 3 = Unknown
Example 0
0 | Cost known |
1 | No damage |
2 | Write-off |
3 | Unknown |
claim_valuenumberrequiredclaim_made_against_insurancebooleanrequireddriverstringoptionalDriver ID involved in the claim (person reference). Required for accident claims (claim_type = A) when additional drivers are present.
Example 1
at_faultstringoptional
Who was at fault (required for accident claims, claim_type = A): C = Our Driver, N = No other vehicle involved, O = Other Party, B = Both Parties, S = Unoccupied Vehicle
Example O
C | Our Driver |
N | No other vehicle involved |
O | Other Party |
B | Both Parties |
S | Unoccupied Vehicle |
ncd_affectedbooleanrequiredWas No Claims Discount affected by this claim? Asked for all claim types except Windscreen Only (W).
Example false
injuriesbooleanoptionalconvictionsarray of objectoptional
[item]objectoptional
conviction_datestring (date)requiredconviction_codestringrequiredStandard ABI List 24 conviction code (e.g. SP10, DR20, IN10). See ABI motor conviction code list for full reference.
Example DR20
pointsintegerrequiredbanintegerrequiredamountnumberrequiredbreathalysedbooleanoptionalWas the driver breathalysed? Required when conviction_code is a drink-related offence (DR prefix).
Example true
breathalyser_readingintegeroptionalBreathalyser reading in micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath. Required when breathalysed is true.
Example 87
your_coverobjectrequired
registration_numberstringrequiredabi_codestringrequiredABI code for the vehicle. Make and model are derived from this code by the platform and do not need to be submitted separately.
Example 35690305
engine_sizestringrequiredyear_of_manufacturerstringrequiredtransmissionstringrequired
Manual = Manual gearbox, Auto = Automatic gearbox
Example Manual
Manual | Manual gearbox |
Auto | Automatic gearbox |
left_hand_drivebooleanrequiredno_seatsstringrequireddoorsstringrequiredalarm_immobiliserstringrequired
Alarm/immobiliser fitted to the vehicle: #N = None, #F = Factory Fitted (unspecified), 99991 = Factory Fitted Thatcham Approved Alarm/Immobiliser, 99992 = Factory Fitted Thatcham Approved Alarm only, 99993 = Factory Fitted Non-Thatcham Alarm/Immobiliser, 99994 = Factory Fitted Non-Thatcham Alarm only
Example 99991
#N | None |
#F | Factory Fitted (unspecified) |
99991 | Factory Fitted Thatcham Approved Alarm/Immobiliser |
99992 | Factory Fitted Thatcham Approved Alarm only |
99993 | Factory Fitted Non-Thatcham Alarm/Immobiliser |
99994 | Factory Fitted Non-Thatcham Alarm only |
tracking_devicebooleanrequiredvehicle_valuenumberrequiredCurrent market value of the vehicle in GBP. Derived from CDL lookup where available; otherwise entered by the customer.
Example 22500
modifiedbooleanrequiredHas the vehicle been modified or adapted from standard? If true, the modifications array must be populated.
Example false
modificationsarray of objectoptional
vehicle_importedbooleanrequiredregistered_ownerstringrequired
Legal owner of the vehicle: P = Proposer (policyholder), S = Spouse, W = Common Law Partner/Cohabitee, O = Son/Daughter, M = Parent, F = Other Family, E = Employee, B = Employer, C = Company/Business Partner, U = Other, R = Brother/Sister or Leased Private, J = Civil Partner, L = Leased Company
Example P
P | Proposer (policyholder) |
S | Spouse |
W | Common Law Partner/Cohabitee |
O | Son/Daughter |
M | Parent |
F | Other Family |
E | Employee |
B | Employer |
C | Company/Business Partner |
U | Other |
R | Brother/Sister or Leased Private |
J | Civil Partner |
L | Leased Company |
registered_keeperstringrequired
Registered keeper of the vehicle: P = Proposer (policyholder), S = Spouse, W = Common Law Partner/Cohabitee, O = Son/Daughter, M = Parent, F = Other Family, E = Employee, B = Employer, C = Company/Business Partner, U = Other/Society or Club, R = Brother/Sister or Leased Private, J = Civil Partner, L = Leased Company
Example P
P | Proposer (policyholder) |
S | Spouse |
W | Common Law Partner/Cohabitee |
O | Son/Daughter |
M | Parent |
F | Other Family |
E | Employee |
B | Employer |
C | Company/Business Partner |
U | Other/Society or Club |
R | Brother/Sister or Leased Private |
J | Civil Partner |
L | Leased Company |
main_driverstringrequiredReference ID of the main driver of the vehicle. Use "1" for the proposer, or the index of an additional driver (e.g. "2" for the first additional driver).
Example 1
purchase_datestring (date)optionalpurchase_pricenumberrequiredvehicle_not_yet_purchasedbooleanrequiredSet to true if the vehicle has not yet been purchased. When true, purchase_date should be omitted.
Example false
vehicle_kept_at_main_addressbooleanrequiredIs the vehicle kept at the proposer's main address? If false, vehicle_kept_postcode and vehicle_kept_house_number must be provided.
Example true
vehicle_kept_postcodestringoptionalPostcode where the vehicle is kept, if different from the proposer's main address. Required when vehicle_kept_at_main_address is false.
Example M1 1AA
vehicle_kept_house_numberstringoptionalHouse number or name where the vehicle is kept, if different from the proposer's main address. Required when vehicle_kept_at_main_address is false.
Example 42
vehicle_daytime_locationstringoptional
Where the vehicle is kept during the day: VKD1 = At home address, VKD2 = Office or factory car park, VKD3 = Open public car park, VKD4 = Secure public car park, VKD5 = Street away from home
Example VKD1
VKD1 | At home address |
VKD2 | Office or factory car park |
VKD3 | Open public car park |
VKD4 | Secure public car park |
VKD5 | Street away from home |
overnight_parkingstringrequired
Where the vehicle is kept overnight: 2 = Private property, 4 = Drive, 7 = Locked compound, 10 = Locked garage, 11 = Unlocked garage, 12 = Street outside home, 13 = Street away from home, 14 = Public car park, 15 = Work car park
Example 10
2 | Private property |
4 | Drive |
7 | Locked compound |
10 | Locked garage |
11 | Unlocked garage |
12 | Street outside home |
13 | Street away from home |
14 | Public car park |
15 | Work car park |
inception_datestring (date)requiredcover_typestringrequired
Level of cover: 01 = Comprehensive, 02 = Third Party, Fire and Theft, 03 = Third Party Only
Example 01
01 | Comprehensive |
02 | Third Party, Fire and Theft |
03 | Third Party Only |
vol_xsintegerrequired
Voluntary excess amount in GBP
Example 250
0 | |
50 | |
100 | |
150 | |
200 | |
250 | |
300 | |
350 | |
400 | |
450 | |
500 | |
600 | |
700 | |
800 | |
900 | |
1000 |
ncbintegerrequiredncd_sourcestringoptional
Source of No Claims Discount (asked when ncb > 0): 1 = This vehicle or a previous vehicle, 3 = Company vehicle, 4 = Foreign insurer
Example 1
1 | This vehicle or a previous vehicle |
3 | Company vehicle |
4 | Foreign insurer |
protected_ncdbooleanrequirednamed_driver_experiencestringoptional
Named driver experience type (asked when ncb = 0 and proposer is over 18): NDN = None, NDA = Named driver on another car, NDI = Named driver on a company car (including personal use), NDE = Named driver on a company car (excluding personal use)
Example NDN
NDN | None |
NDA | Named driver on another car |
NDI | Named driver on a company car (including personal use) |
NDE | Named driver on a company car (excluding personal use) |
named_driver_experience_yearsstringoptional
Years of claim-free named driver experience (asked when named_driver_experience is not NDN): NDY0 = 0 years, NDY1 = 1 year, ... NDY15 = 15 years or more
Example NDY3
NDY0 | 0 years |
NDY1 | 1 year |
NDY2 | |
NDY3 | |
NDY4 | |
NDY5 | |
NDY6 | |
NDY7 | |
NDY8 | |
NDY9 | |
NDY10 | |
NDY11 | |
NDY12 | |
NDY13 | |
NDY14 | |
NDY15 | 15 years or more |
Responses
Array of quote results from the Re:New panel aggregator. Each item represents a quote from a panel provider.
[item]objectoptional
quote_idstringoptionalstatusstringoptionalpricestringoptionalbrand_namestringoptionalproduct_namestringoptionalreferencestringoptionaldeeplinkstring (uri)optionalDirect URL for the customer to view/purchase this quote
Example http://gotyoucovered-test.sostec.co.uk/car-insurance/webservice/deeplink/?quote_id=42&email=&results_id=20
[
{
"quote_id": "42",
"status": "Complete",
"price": "251.28",
"brand_name": "GotYouCovered",
"product_name": "GotYouCovered",
"reference": "UGYCAPI-C3D003D10W",
"deeplink": "http://gotyoucovered-test.sostec.co.uk/car-insurance/webservice/deeplink/?quote_id=42&email=&results_id=20"
}
]{
"success": false,
"error_code": "VALIDATION_ERROR",
"message": "Required field 'dob' is missing",
"fields": [
"dob",
"postcode"
]
}{
"success": false,
"error_code": "VALIDATION_ERROR",
"message": "Required field 'dob' is missing",
"fields": [
"dob",
"postcode"
]
}{
"success": false,
"error_code": "VALIDATION_ERROR",
"message": "Required field 'dob' is missing",
"fields": [
"dob",
"postcode"
]
}Schemas
CarQuoteRequest
quoteobjectrequired
your_detailsobjectrequired
titlestringrequired
first_namestringrequiredsurnamestringrequireddobstring (date)requiredmarital_statusstringrequired
Marital status: M = Married, S = Single, P = Common Law Partnered/Cohabiting, D = Divorced/Dissolved, A = Separated, W = Widowed/Surviving Civil Partner, B = Civil Partnered
Example M
M | Married |
S | Single |
P | Common Law Partnered/Cohabiting |
D | Divorced/Dissolved |
A | Separated |
W | Widowed/Surviving Civil Partner |
B | Civil Partnered |
emp_statusstringrequired
Employment status: E = Employed, H = Houseperson, F = Full/Part-time education, S = Self-employed, R = Retired, U = Unemployed, N = Not employed due to disability/illness
Example E
E | Employed |
H | Houseperson |
F | Full/Part-time education |
S | Self-employed |
R | Retired |
U | Unemployed |
N | Not employed due to disability/illness |
occupationstringrequiredindustrystringrequiredIndustry/business code from ABI List 11. Pass the standard ABI numeric code as a string.
Example 561
postcodestringrequiredaddress_1stringrequiredaddress_2stringoptionalcitystringrequiredcountystringrequiredvehicle_addressbooleanrequiredemail_addressstring (email)requiredcontact_numberstringrequiredhow_paystringrequired
Preferred payment frequency: M = Monthly, F = In-full (annually)
Example F
M | Monthly |
F | In-full (annually) |
home_ownerbooleanrequiredchildren_under_16booleanrequiredhousehold_vehiclesintegerrequireduk_resident_since_dobbooleanrequiredHas the proposer been a permanent UK resident since birth? If false, uk_resident_since must be provided.
Example true
uk_resident_sincestring (date)optionalDate the proposer became a permanent UK resident (YYYY-MM-DD). Required when uk_resident_since_dob is false.
Example 2005-06-01
licence_typestringrequired
Driving licence type: F = Full UK Car Licence, FA = Full UK Car Licence (automatic only), P = Provisional UK Car Licence, E = Full EU Licence, H = Full European non-EU Licence, N = Full International Licence
Example F
F | Full UK Car Licence |
FA | Full UK Car Licence (automatic only) |
P | Provisional UK Car Licence |
E | Full EU Licence |
H | Full European non-EU Licence |
N | Full International Licence |
licence_numberstringoptionallicence_yearsintegerrequiredNumber of years the licence has been held. 0 = less than 1 year (licence_date must then be provided). 25 = 25 years or more.
0 to 25
Example 14
licence_datestring (date)optionalDate the licence was obtained (YYYY-MM-DD). Required when licence_years = 0 (less than 1 year).
Example 2023-09-15
driving_qualificationstringrequired
Advanced driving qualification held (if any): DQN = None, DQA = AA Proficiency, DQI = Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), DQP = Pass Plus
Example DQN
DQN | None |
DQA | AA Proficiency |
DQI | Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) |
DQP | Pass Plus |
driving_qualification_datestring (date)optionalDate the driving qualification was obtained (YYYY-MM-DD). Required when driving_qualification is not DQN.
Example 2018-04-01
use_other_vehiclesstringrequired
Use of other vehicles: XVE = No access to any other cars, 1VE = Own another car or van, UVE = Have use of another car, COVE = Company car (including personal use), CXVE = Company car (excluding personal use)
Example XVE
XVE | No access to any other cars |
1VE | Own another car or van |
UVE | Have use of another car |
COVE | Company car (including personal use) |
CXVE | Company car (excluding personal use) |
non_motoring_convictionsbooleanrequireddvla_medical_conditionstringrequired
Medical conditions or disabilities that must be reported to the DVLA: DVN = No medical conditions, DVR = DVLA aware – No restrictions, DV1 = DVLA aware – 1 year restricted licence, DV2 = DVLA aware – 2 year restricted licence, DV3 = DVLA aware – 3 year restricted licence, DVU = DVLA unaware
Example DVN
DVN | No medical conditions |
DVR | DVLA aware – No restrictions |
DV1 | DVLA aware – 1 year restricted licence |
DV2 | DVLA aware – 2 year restricted licence |
DV3 | DVLA aware – 3 year restricted licence |
DVU | DVLA unaware |
vehicle_usagestringrequired
Primary use of the vehicle: 02YN = Social, Domestic, Pleasure and Commuting (SDPC), 05NN = Social, Domestic and Pleasure only (SDP), 15YY = SDPC and Business use (proposer only), 11YY = SDPC and Business use (proposer/spouse only), 12YY = SDPC and Business use (any named driver)
Example 02YN
02YN | Social, Domestic, Pleasure and Commuting (SDPC) |
05NN | Social, Domestic and Pleasure only (SDP) |
15YY | SDPC and Business use (proposer only) |
11YY | SDPC and Business use (proposer/spouse only) |
12YY | SDPC and Business use (any named driver) |
mileageintegerrequiredbusiness_mileageintegeroptionalinsurance_cancelledbooleanrequiredHas the proposer (or any named driver) ever had an insurance policy declined, cancelled, voided, or had special terms imposed?
Example false
claimsarray of objectoptional
Motor accidents or claims in the last 5 years
[item]objectoptional
claim_typestringrequired
Type of claim: A = Accident, T = Theft of Vehicle, M = Theft Related Damage, V = Malicious Damage, W = Windscreen Only, F = Fire Damage, 1 = Theft – Sound Equipment, 2 = Theft – Personal Effects, 3 = Theft – Accessories, S = Storm Damage, 4 = Riot Damage, 5 = Lightning Damage, 6 = Explosion
Example A
A | Accident |
T | Theft of Vehicle |
M | Theft Related Damage |
V | Malicious Damage |
W | Windscreen Only |
F | Fire Damage |
1 | Theft – Sound Equipment |
2 | Theft – Personal Effects |
3 | Theft – Accessories |
S | Storm Damage |
4 | Riot Damage |
5 | Lightning Damage |
6 | Explosion |
claim_datestring (date)requiredclaim_damagestringrequired
Damage status: 0 = Cost known, 1 = No damage, 2 = Write-off, 3 = Unknown
Example 0
0 | Cost known |
1 | No damage |
2 | Write-off |
3 | Unknown |
claim_valuenumberrequiredclaim_made_against_insurancebooleanrequireddriverstringoptionalDriver ID involved in the claim (person reference). Required for accident claims (claim_type = A) when additional drivers are present.
Example 1
at_faultstringoptional
Who was at fault (required for accident claims, claim_type = A): C = Our Driver, N = No other vehicle involved, O = Other Party, B = Both Parties, S = Unoccupied Vehicle
Example O
C | Our Driver |
N | No other vehicle involved |
O | Other Party |
B | Both Parties |
S | Unoccupied Vehicle |
ncd_affectedbooleanrequiredWas No Claims Discount affected by this claim? Asked for all claim types except Windscreen Only (W).
Example false
injuriesbooleanoptionalconvictionsarray of objectoptional
Motoring convictions, fixed penalties or disqualifications (including pending)
[item]objectoptional
conviction_datestring (date)requiredconviction_codestringrequiredStandard ABI List 24 conviction code (e.g. SP10, DR20, IN10). See ABI motor conviction code list for full reference.
Example DR20
pointsintegerrequiredbanintegerrequiredamountnumberrequiredbreathalysedbooleanoptionalWas the driver breathalysed? Required when conviction_code is a drink-related offence (DR prefix).
Example true
breathalyser_readingintegeroptionalBreathalyser reading in micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath. Required when breathalysed is true.
Example 87
additional_driversarray of objectoptional
Up to 5 additional named drivers
at most 5
[item]objectoptional
relationshipstringrequired
Relationship to proposer: S = Spouse, W = Common Law Partner/Cohabitee, O = Son/Daughter, M = Parent, F = Other Family, E = Employee, B = Employer, C = Business Partner, U = Other, R = Brother/Sister, J = Civil Partner
Example W
S | Spouse |
W | Common Law Partner/Cohabitee |
O | Son/Daughter |
M | Parent |
F | Other Family |
E | Employee |
B | Employer |
C | Business Partner |
U | Other |
R | Brother/Sister |
J | Civil Partner |
titlestringrequired
first_namestringrequiredExample Jayne
surnamestringrequiredExample Smith
dobstring (date)requiredmarital_statusstringrequired
M = Married, S = Single, P = Common Law Partnered/Cohabiting, D = Divorced/Dissolved, A = Separated, W = Widowed/Surviving Civil Partner, B = Civil Partnered
Example S
M | Married |
S | Single |
P | Common Law Partnered/Cohabiting |
D | Divorced/Dissolved |
A | Separated |
W | Widowed/Surviving Civil Partner |
B | Civil Partnered |
emp_statusstringrequired
E = Employed, H = Houseperson, F = Full/Part-time education, S = Self-employed, R = Retired, U = Unemployed, N = Not employed due to disability/illness
Example E
E | Employed |
H | Houseperson |
F | Full/Part-time education |
S | Self-employed |
R | Retired |
U | Unemployed |
N | Not employed due to disability/illness |
occupationstringrequiredindustrystringrequireduk_resident_since_dobbooleanrequiredHas the driver been a permanent UK resident since birth? If false, uk_resident_since must be provided.
Example true
uk_resident_sincestring (date)optionalDate the driver became a permanent UK resident (YYYY-MM-DD). Required when uk_resident_since_dob is false.
Example 2005-06-01
licence_typestringrequired
F = Full UK Car Licence, FA = Full UK (automatic only), P = Provisional UK, E = Full EU, H = Full European non-EU, N = Full International
Example F
F | Full UK Car Licence |
FA | Full UK (automatic only) |
P | Provisional UK |
E | Full EU |
H | Full European non-EU |
N | Full International |
licence_numberstringoptionallicence_yearsintegerrequiredlicence_datestring (date)optionaldriving_qualificationstringrequired
DQN = None, DQA = AA Proficiency, DQI = IAM, DQP = Pass Plus
Example DQN
DQN | None |
DQA | AA Proficiency |
DQI | IAM |
DQP | Pass Plus |
driving_qualification_datestring (date)optionalDate the driving qualification was obtained (YYYY-MM-DD). Required when driving_qualification is not DQN.
Example 2018-04-01
use_other_vehiclesstringrequired
XVE = No access to other cars, 1VE = Own another car/van, UVE = Have use of another car, COVE = Company car (incl. personal), CXVE = Company car (excl. personal)
Example XVE
XVE | No access to other cars |
1VE | Own another car/van |
UVE | Have use of another car |
COVE | Company car (incl. personal) |
CXVE | Company car (excl. personal) |
non_motoring_convictionsbooleanrequiredExample false
dvla_medical_conditionstringrequired
DVN = No conditions, DVR = DVLA aware (no restrictions), DV1 = DVLA aware (1-year restricted), DV2 = DVLA aware (2-year restricted), DV3 = DVLA aware (3-year restricted), DVU = DVLA unaware
Example DVN
DVN | No conditions |
DVR | DVLA aware (no restrictions) |
DV1 | DVLA aware (1-year restricted) |
DV2 | DVLA aware (2-year restricted) |
DV3 | DVLA aware (3-year restricted) |
DVU | DVLA unaware |
vehicle_usagestringrequired
02YN = SDPC, 05NN = SDP, 15YY = SDPC + Business (proposer only), 11YY = SDPC + Business (proposer/spouse), 12YY = SDPC + Business (any named driver)
Example 02YN
02YN | SDPC |
05NN | SDP |
15YY | SDPC + Business (proposer only) |
11YY | SDPC + Business (proposer/spouse) |
12YY | SDPC + Business (any named driver) |
insurance_cancelledbooleanrequiredExample false
claimsarray of objectoptional
[item]objectoptional
claim_typestringrequired
Type of claim: A = Accident, T = Theft of Vehicle, M = Theft Related Damage, V = Malicious Damage, W = Windscreen Only, F = Fire Damage, 1 = Theft – Sound Equipment, 2 = Theft – Personal Effects, 3 = Theft – Accessories, S = Storm Damage, 4 = Riot Damage, 5 = Lightning Damage, 6 = Explosion
Example A
A | Accident |
T | Theft of Vehicle |
M | Theft Related Damage |
V | Malicious Damage |
W | Windscreen Only |
F | Fire Damage |
1 | Theft – Sound Equipment |
2 | Theft – Personal Effects |
3 | Theft – Accessories |
S | Storm Damage |
4 | Riot Damage |
5 | Lightning Damage |
6 | Explosion |
claim_datestring (date)requiredclaim_damagestringrequired
Damage status: 0 = Cost known, 1 = No damage, 2 = Write-off, 3 = Unknown
Example 0
0 | Cost known |
1 | No damage |
2 | Write-off |
3 | Unknown |
claim_valuenumberrequiredclaim_made_against_insurancebooleanrequireddriverstringoptionalDriver ID involved in the claim (person reference). Required for accident claims (claim_type = A) when additional drivers are present.
Example 1
at_faultstringoptional
Who was at fault (required for accident claims, claim_type = A): C = Our Driver, N = No other vehicle involved, O = Other Party, B = Both Parties, S = Unoccupied Vehicle
Example O
C | Our Driver |
N | No other vehicle involved |
O | Other Party |
B | Both Parties |
S | Unoccupied Vehicle |
ncd_affectedbooleanrequiredWas No Claims Discount affected by this claim? Asked for all claim types except Windscreen Only (W).
Example false
injuriesbooleanoptionalconvictionsarray of objectoptional
[item]objectoptional
conviction_datestring (date)requiredconviction_codestringrequiredStandard ABI List 24 conviction code (e.g. SP10, DR20, IN10). See ABI motor conviction code list for full reference.
Example DR20
pointsintegerrequiredbanintegerrequiredamountnumberrequiredbreathalysedbooleanoptionalWas the driver breathalysed? Required when conviction_code is a drink-related offence (DR prefix).
Example true
breathalyser_readingintegeroptionalBreathalyser reading in micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath. Required when breathalysed is true.
Example 87
your_coverobjectrequired
registration_numberstringrequiredabi_codestringrequiredABI code for the vehicle. Make and model are derived from this code by the platform and do not need to be submitted separately.
Example 35690305
engine_sizestringrequiredyear_of_manufacturerstringrequiredtransmissionstringrequired
Manual = Manual gearbox, Auto = Automatic gearbox
Example Manual
Manual | Manual gearbox |
Auto | Automatic gearbox |
left_hand_drivebooleanrequiredno_seatsstringrequireddoorsstringrequiredalarm_immobiliserstringrequired
Alarm/immobiliser fitted to the vehicle: #N = None, #F = Factory Fitted (unspecified), 99991 = Factory Fitted Thatcham Approved Alarm/Immobiliser, 99992 = Factory Fitted Thatcham Approved Alarm only, 99993 = Factory Fitted Non-Thatcham Alarm/Immobiliser, 99994 = Factory Fitted Non-Thatcham Alarm only
Example 99991
#N | None |
#F | Factory Fitted (unspecified) |
99991 | Factory Fitted Thatcham Approved Alarm/Immobiliser |
99992 | Factory Fitted Thatcham Approved Alarm only |
99993 | Factory Fitted Non-Thatcham Alarm/Immobiliser |
99994 | Factory Fitted Non-Thatcham Alarm only |
tracking_devicebooleanrequiredvehicle_valuenumberrequiredCurrent market value of the vehicle in GBP. Derived from CDL lookup where available; otherwise entered by the customer.
Example 22500
modifiedbooleanrequiredHas the vehicle been modified or adapted from standard? If true, the modifications array must be populated.
Example false
modificationsarray of objectoptional
vehicle_importedbooleanrequiredregistered_ownerstringrequired
Legal owner of the vehicle: P = Proposer (policyholder), S = Spouse, W = Common Law Partner/Cohabitee, O = Son/Daughter, M = Parent, F = Other Family, E = Employee, B = Employer, C = Company/Business Partner, U = Other, R = Brother/Sister or Leased Private, J = Civil Partner, L = Leased Company
Example P
P | Proposer (policyholder) |
S | Spouse |
W | Common Law Partner/Cohabitee |
O | Son/Daughter |
M | Parent |
F | Other Family |
E | Employee |
B | Employer |
C | Company/Business Partner |
U | Other |
R | Brother/Sister or Leased Private |
J | Civil Partner |
L | Leased Company |
registered_keeperstringrequired
Registered keeper of the vehicle: P = Proposer (policyholder), S = Spouse, W = Common Law Partner/Cohabitee, O = Son/Daughter, M = Parent, F = Other Family, E = Employee, B = Employer, C = Company/Business Partner, U = Other/Society or Club, R = Brother/Sister or Leased Private, J = Civil Partner, L = Leased Company
Example P
P | Proposer (policyholder) |
S | Spouse |
W | Common Law Partner/Cohabitee |
O | Son/Daughter |
M | Parent |
F | Other Family |
E | Employee |
B | Employer |
C | Company/Business Partner |
U | Other/Society or Club |
R | Brother/Sister or Leased Private |
J | Civil Partner |
L | Leased Company |
main_driverstringrequiredReference ID of the main driver of the vehicle. Use "1" for the proposer, or the index of an additional driver (e.g. "2" for the first additional driver).
Example 1
purchase_datestring (date)optionalpurchase_pricenumberrequiredvehicle_not_yet_purchasedbooleanrequiredSet to true if the vehicle has not yet been purchased. When true, purchase_date should be omitted.
Example false
vehicle_kept_at_main_addressbooleanrequiredIs the vehicle kept at the proposer's main address? If false, vehicle_kept_postcode and vehicle_kept_house_number must be provided.
Example true
vehicle_kept_postcodestringoptionalPostcode where the vehicle is kept, if different from the proposer's main address. Required when vehicle_kept_at_main_address is false.
Example M1 1AA
vehicle_kept_house_numberstringoptionalHouse number or name where the vehicle is kept, if different from the proposer's main address. Required when vehicle_kept_at_main_address is false.
Example 42
vehicle_daytime_locationstringoptional
Where the vehicle is kept during the day: VKD1 = At home address, VKD2 = Office or factory car park, VKD3 = Open public car park, VKD4 = Secure public car park, VKD5 = Street away from home
Example VKD1
VKD1 | At home address |
VKD2 | Office or factory car park |
VKD3 | Open public car park |
VKD4 | Secure public car park |
VKD5 | Street away from home |
overnight_parkingstringrequired
Where the vehicle is kept overnight: 2 = Private property, 4 = Drive, 7 = Locked compound, 10 = Locked garage, 11 = Unlocked garage, 12 = Street outside home, 13 = Street away from home, 14 = Public car park, 15 = Work car park
Example 10
2 | Private property |
4 | Drive |
7 | Locked compound |
10 | Locked garage |
11 | Unlocked garage |
12 | Street outside home |
13 | Street away from home |
14 | Public car park |
15 | Work car park |
inception_datestring (date)requiredcover_typestringrequired
Level of cover: 01 = Comprehensive, 02 = Third Party, Fire and Theft, 03 = Third Party Only
Example 01
01 | Comprehensive |
02 | Third Party, Fire and Theft |
03 | Third Party Only |
vol_xsintegerrequired
Voluntary excess amount in GBP
Example 250
0 | |
50 | |
100 | |
150 | |
200 | |
250 | |
300 | |
350 | |
400 | |
450 | |
500 | |
600 | |
700 | |
800 | |
900 | |
1000 |
ncbintegerrequiredncd_sourcestringoptional
Source of No Claims Discount (asked when ncb > 0): 1 = This vehicle or a previous vehicle, 3 = Company vehicle, 4 = Foreign insurer
Example 1
1 | This vehicle or a previous vehicle |
3 | Company vehicle |
4 | Foreign insurer |
protected_ncdbooleanrequirednamed_driver_experiencestringoptional
Named driver experience type (asked when ncb = 0 and proposer is over 18): NDN = None, NDA = Named driver on another car, NDI = Named driver on a company car (including personal use), NDE = Named driver on a company car (excluding personal use)
Example NDN
NDN | None |
NDA | Named driver on another car |
NDI | Named driver on a company car (including personal use) |
NDE | Named driver on a company car (excluding personal use) |
named_driver_experience_yearsstringoptional
Years of claim-free named driver experience (asked when named_driver_experience is not NDN): NDY0 = 0 years, NDY1 = 1 year, ... NDY15 = 15 years or more
Example NDY3
NDY0 | 0 years |
NDY1 | 1 year |
NDY2 | |
NDY3 | |
NDY4 | |
NDY5 | |
NDY6 | |
NDY7 | |
NDY8 | |
NDY9 | |
NDY10 | |
NDY11 | |
NDY12 | |
NDY13 | |
NDY14 | |
NDY15 | 15 years or more |
QuoteMetadata
YourDetails
titlestringrequired
first_namestringrequiredsurnamestringrequireddobstring (date)requiredmarital_statusstringrequired
Marital status: M = Married, S = Single, P = Common Law Partnered/Cohabiting, D = Divorced/Dissolved, A = Separated, W = Widowed/Surviving Civil Partner, B = Civil Partnered
Example M
M | Married |
S | Single |
P | Common Law Partnered/Cohabiting |
D | Divorced/Dissolved |
A | Separated |
W | Widowed/Surviving Civil Partner |
B | Civil Partnered |
emp_statusstringrequired
Employment status: E = Employed, H = Houseperson, F = Full/Part-time education, S = Self-employed, R = Retired, U = Unemployed, N = Not employed due to disability/illness
Example E
E | Employed |
H | Houseperson |
F | Full/Part-time education |
S | Self-employed |
R | Retired |
U | Unemployed |
N | Not employed due to disability/illness |
occupationstringrequiredindustrystringrequiredIndustry/business code from ABI List 11. Pass the standard ABI numeric code as a string.
Example 561
postcodestringrequiredaddress_1stringrequiredaddress_2stringoptionalcitystringrequiredcountystringrequiredvehicle_addressbooleanrequiredemail_addressstring (email)requiredcontact_numberstringrequiredhow_paystringrequired
Preferred payment frequency: M = Monthly, F = In-full (annually)
Example F
M | Monthly |
F | In-full (annually) |
home_ownerbooleanrequiredchildren_under_16booleanrequiredhousehold_vehiclesintegerrequireduk_resident_since_dobbooleanrequiredHas the proposer been a permanent UK resident since birth? If false, uk_resident_since must be provided.
Example true
uk_resident_sincestring (date)optionalDate the proposer became a permanent UK resident (YYYY-MM-DD). Required when uk_resident_since_dob is false.
Example 2005-06-01
licence_typestringrequired
Driving licence type: F = Full UK Car Licence, FA = Full UK Car Licence (automatic only), P = Provisional UK Car Licence, E = Full EU Licence, H = Full European non-EU Licence, N = Full International Licence
Example F
F | Full UK Car Licence |
FA | Full UK Car Licence (automatic only) |
P | Provisional UK Car Licence |
E | Full EU Licence |
H | Full European non-EU Licence |
N | Full International Licence |
licence_numberstringoptionallicence_yearsintegerrequiredNumber of years the licence has been held. 0 = less than 1 year (licence_date must then be provided). 25 = 25 years or more.
0 to 25
Example 14
licence_datestring (date)optionalDate the licence was obtained (YYYY-MM-DD). Required when licence_years = 0 (less than 1 year).
Example 2023-09-15
driving_qualificationstringrequired
Advanced driving qualification held (if any): DQN = None, DQA = AA Proficiency, DQI = Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), DQP = Pass Plus
Example DQN
DQN | None |
DQA | AA Proficiency |
DQI | Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) |
DQP | Pass Plus |
driving_qualification_datestring (date)optionalDate the driving qualification was obtained (YYYY-MM-DD). Required when driving_qualification is not DQN.
Example 2018-04-01
use_other_vehiclesstringrequired
Use of other vehicles: XVE = No access to any other cars, 1VE = Own another car or van, UVE = Have use of another car, COVE = Company car (including personal use), CXVE = Company car (excluding personal use)
Example XVE
XVE | No access to any other cars |
1VE | Own another car or van |
UVE | Have use of another car |
COVE | Company car (including personal use) |
CXVE | Company car (excluding personal use) |
non_motoring_convictionsbooleanrequireddvla_medical_conditionstringrequired
Medical conditions or disabilities that must be reported to the DVLA: DVN = No medical conditions, DVR = DVLA aware – No restrictions, DV1 = DVLA aware – 1 year restricted licence, DV2 = DVLA aware – 2 year restricted licence, DV3 = DVLA aware – 3 year restricted licence, DVU = DVLA unaware
Example DVN
DVN | No medical conditions |
DVR | DVLA aware – No restrictions |
DV1 | DVLA aware – 1 year restricted licence |
DV2 | DVLA aware – 2 year restricted licence |
DV3 | DVLA aware – 3 year restricted licence |
DVU | DVLA unaware |
vehicle_usagestringrequired
Primary use of the vehicle: 02YN = Social, Domestic, Pleasure and Commuting (SDPC), 05NN = Social, Domestic and Pleasure only (SDP), 15YY = SDPC and Business use (proposer only), 11YY = SDPC and Business use (proposer/spouse only), 12YY = SDPC and Business use (any named driver)
Example 02YN
02YN | Social, Domestic, Pleasure and Commuting (SDPC) |
05NN | Social, Domestic and Pleasure only (SDP) |
15YY | SDPC and Business use (proposer only) |
11YY | SDPC and Business use (proposer/spouse only) |
12YY | SDPC and Business use (any named driver) |
mileageintegerrequiredbusiness_mileageintegeroptionalinsurance_cancelledbooleanrequiredHas the proposer (or any named driver) ever had an insurance policy declined, cancelled, voided, or had special terms imposed?
Example false
claimsarray of objectoptional
Motor accidents or claims in the last 5 years
[item]objectoptional
claim_typestringrequired
Type of claim: A = Accident, T = Theft of Vehicle, M = Theft Related Damage, V = Malicious Damage, W = Windscreen Only, F = Fire Damage, 1 = Theft – Sound Equipment, 2 = Theft – Personal Effects, 3 = Theft – Accessories, S = Storm Damage, 4 = Riot Damage, 5 = Lightning Damage, 6 = Explosion
Example A
A | Accident |
T | Theft of Vehicle |
M | Theft Related Damage |
V | Malicious Damage |
W | Windscreen Only |
F | Fire Damage |
1 | Theft – Sound Equipment |
2 | Theft – Personal Effects |
3 | Theft – Accessories |
S | Storm Damage |
4 | Riot Damage |
5 | Lightning Damage |
6 | Explosion |
claim_datestring (date)requiredclaim_damagestringrequired
Damage status: 0 = Cost known, 1 = No damage, 2 = Write-off, 3 = Unknown
Example 0
0 | Cost known |
1 | No damage |
2 | Write-off |
3 | Unknown |
claim_valuenumberrequiredclaim_made_against_insurancebooleanrequireddriverstringoptionalDriver ID involved in the claim (person reference). Required for accident claims (claim_type = A) when additional drivers are present.
Example 1
at_faultstringoptional
Who was at fault (required for accident claims, claim_type = A): C = Our Driver, N = No other vehicle involved, O = Other Party, B = Both Parties, S = Unoccupied Vehicle
Example O
C | Our Driver |
N | No other vehicle involved |
O | Other Party |
B | Both Parties |
S | Unoccupied Vehicle |
ncd_affectedbooleanrequiredWas No Claims Discount affected by this claim? Asked for all claim types except Windscreen Only (W).
Example false
injuriesbooleanoptionalconvictionsarray of objectoptional
Motoring convictions, fixed penalties or disqualifications (including pending)
[item]objectoptional
conviction_datestring (date)requiredconviction_codestringrequiredStandard ABI List 24 conviction code (e.g. SP10, DR20, IN10). See ABI motor conviction code list for full reference.
Example DR20
pointsintegerrequiredbanintegerrequiredamountnumberrequiredbreathalysedbooleanoptionalWas the driver breathalysed? Required when conviction_code is a drink-related offence (DR prefix).
Example true
breathalyser_readingintegeroptionalBreathalyser reading in micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath. Required when breathalysed is true.
Example 87
AdditionalDriver
relationshipstringrequired
Relationship to proposer: S = Spouse, W = Common Law Partner/Cohabitee, O = Son/Daughter, M = Parent, F = Other Family, E = Employee, B = Employer, C = Business Partner, U = Other, R = Brother/Sister, J = Civil Partner
Example W
S | Spouse |
W | Common Law Partner/Cohabitee |
O | Son/Daughter |
M | Parent |
F | Other Family |
E | Employee |
B | Employer |
C | Business Partner |
U | Other |
R | Brother/Sister |
J | Civil Partner |
titlestringrequired
first_namestringrequiredExample Jayne
surnamestringrequiredExample Smith
dobstring (date)requiredmarital_statusstringrequired
M = Married, S = Single, P = Common Law Partnered/Cohabiting, D = Divorced/Dissolved, A = Separated, W = Widowed/Surviving Civil Partner, B = Civil Partnered
Example S
M | Married |
S | Single |
P | Common Law Partnered/Cohabiting |
D | Divorced/Dissolved |
A | Separated |
W | Widowed/Surviving Civil Partner |
B | Civil Partnered |
emp_statusstringrequired
E = Employed, H = Houseperson, F = Full/Part-time education, S = Self-employed, R = Retired, U = Unemployed, N = Not employed due to disability/illness
Example E
E | Employed |
H | Houseperson |
F | Full/Part-time education |
S | Self-employed |
R | Retired |
U | Unemployed |
N | Not employed due to disability/illness |
occupationstringrequiredindustrystringrequireduk_resident_since_dobbooleanrequiredHas the driver been a permanent UK resident since birth? If false, uk_resident_since must be provided.
Example true
uk_resident_sincestring (date)optionalDate the driver became a permanent UK resident (YYYY-MM-DD). Required when uk_resident_since_dob is false.
Example 2005-06-01
licence_typestringrequired
F = Full UK Car Licence, FA = Full UK (automatic only), P = Provisional UK, E = Full EU, H = Full European non-EU, N = Full International
Example F
F | Full UK Car Licence |
FA | Full UK (automatic only) |
P | Provisional UK |
E | Full EU |
H | Full European non-EU |
N | Full International |
licence_numberstringoptionallicence_yearsintegerrequiredlicence_datestring (date)optionaldriving_qualificationstringrequired
DQN = None, DQA = AA Proficiency, DQI = IAM, DQP = Pass Plus
Example DQN
DQN | None |
DQA | AA Proficiency |
DQI | IAM |
DQP | Pass Plus |
driving_qualification_datestring (date)optionalDate the driving qualification was obtained (YYYY-MM-DD). Required when driving_qualification is not DQN.
Example 2018-04-01
use_other_vehiclesstringrequired
XVE = No access to other cars, 1VE = Own another car/van, UVE = Have use of another car, COVE = Company car (incl. personal), CXVE = Company car (excl. personal)
Example XVE
XVE | No access to other cars |
1VE | Own another car/van |
UVE | Have use of another car |
COVE | Company car (incl. personal) |
CXVE | Company car (excl. personal) |
non_motoring_convictionsbooleanrequiredExample false
dvla_medical_conditionstringrequired
DVN = No conditions, DVR = DVLA aware (no restrictions), DV1 = DVLA aware (1-year restricted), DV2 = DVLA aware (2-year restricted), DV3 = DVLA aware (3-year restricted), DVU = DVLA unaware
Example DVN
DVN | No conditions |
DVR | DVLA aware (no restrictions) |
DV1 | DVLA aware (1-year restricted) |
DV2 | DVLA aware (2-year restricted) |
DV3 | DVLA aware (3-year restricted) |
DVU | DVLA unaware |
vehicle_usagestringrequired
02YN = SDPC, 05NN = SDP, 15YY = SDPC + Business (proposer only), 11YY = SDPC + Business (proposer/spouse), 12YY = SDPC + Business (any named driver)
Example 02YN
02YN | SDPC |
05NN | SDP |
15YY | SDPC + Business (proposer only) |
11YY | SDPC + Business (proposer/spouse) |
12YY | SDPC + Business (any named driver) |
insurance_cancelledbooleanrequiredExample false
claimsarray of objectoptional
[item]objectoptional
claim_typestringrequired
Type of claim: A = Accident, T = Theft of Vehicle, M = Theft Related Damage, V = Malicious Damage, W = Windscreen Only, F = Fire Damage, 1 = Theft – Sound Equipment, 2 = Theft – Personal Effects, 3 = Theft – Accessories, S = Storm Damage, 4 = Riot Damage, 5 = Lightning Damage, 6 = Explosion
Example A
A | Accident |
T | Theft of Vehicle |
M | Theft Related Damage |
V | Malicious Damage |
W | Windscreen Only |
F | Fire Damage |
1 | Theft – Sound Equipment |
2 | Theft – Personal Effects |
3 | Theft – Accessories |
S | Storm Damage |
4 | Riot Damage |
5 | Lightning Damage |
6 | Explosion |
claim_datestring (date)requiredclaim_damagestringrequired
Damage status: 0 = Cost known, 1 = No damage, 2 = Write-off, 3 = Unknown
Example 0
0 | Cost known |
1 | No damage |
2 | Write-off |
3 | Unknown |
claim_valuenumberrequiredclaim_made_against_insurancebooleanrequireddriverstringoptionalDriver ID involved in the claim (person reference). Required for accident claims (claim_type = A) when additional drivers are present.
Example 1
at_faultstringoptional
Who was at fault (required for accident claims, claim_type = A): C = Our Driver, N = No other vehicle involved, O = Other Party, B = Both Parties, S = Unoccupied Vehicle
Example O
C | Our Driver |
N | No other vehicle involved |
O | Other Party |
B | Both Parties |
S | Unoccupied Vehicle |
ncd_affectedbooleanrequiredWas No Claims Discount affected by this claim? Asked for all claim types except Windscreen Only (W).
Example false
injuriesbooleanoptionalconvictionsarray of objectoptional
[item]objectoptional
conviction_datestring (date)requiredconviction_codestringrequiredStandard ABI List 24 conviction code (e.g. SP10, DR20, IN10). See ABI motor conviction code list for full reference.
Example DR20
pointsintegerrequiredbanintegerrequiredamountnumberrequiredbreathalysedbooleanoptionalWas the driver breathalysed? Required when conviction_code is a drink-related offence (DR prefix).
Example true
breathalyser_readingintegeroptionalBreathalyser reading in micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath. Required when breathalysed is true.
Example 87
Claim
claim_typestringrequired
Type of claim: A = Accident, T = Theft of Vehicle, M = Theft Related Damage, V = Malicious Damage, W = Windscreen Only, F = Fire Damage, 1 = Theft – Sound Equipment, 2 = Theft – Personal Effects, 3 = Theft – Accessories, S = Storm Damage, 4 = Riot Damage, 5 = Lightning Damage, 6 = Explosion
Example A
A | Accident |
T | Theft of Vehicle |
M | Theft Related Damage |
V | Malicious Damage |
W | Windscreen Only |
F | Fire Damage |
1 | Theft – Sound Equipment |
2 | Theft – Personal Effects |
3 | Theft – Accessories |
S | Storm Damage |
4 | Riot Damage |
5 | Lightning Damage |
6 | Explosion |
claim_datestring (date)requiredclaim_damagestringrequired
Damage status: 0 = Cost known, 1 = No damage, 2 = Write-off, 3 = Unknown
Example 0
0 | Cost known |
1 | No damage |
2 | Write-off |
3 | Unknown |
claim_valuenumberrequiredclaim_made_against_insurancebooleanrequireddriverstringoptionalDriver ID involved in the claim (person reference). Required for accident claims (claim_type = A) when additional drivers are present.
Example 1
at_faultstringoptional
Who was at fault (required for accident claims, claim_type = A): C = Our Driver, N = No other vehicle involved, O = Other Party, B = Both Parties, S = Unoccupied Vehicle
Example O
C | Our Driver |
N | No other vehicle involved |
O | Other Party |
B | Both Parties |
S | Unoccupied Vehicle |
ncd_affectedbooleanrequiredWas No Claims Discount affected by this claim? Asked for all claim types except Windscreen Only (W).
Example false
injuriesbooleanoptionalConviction
conviction_datestring (date)requiredconviction_codestringrequiredStandard ABI List 24 conviction code (e.g. SP10, DR20, IN10). See ABI motor conviction code list for full reference.
Example DR20
pointsintegerrequiredbanintegerrequiredamountnumberrequiredbreathalysedbooleanoptionalWas the driver breathalysed? Required when conviction_code is a drink-related offence (DR prefix).
Example true
breathalyser_readingintegeroptionalBreathalyser reading in micrograms per 100 millilitres of breath. Required when breathalysed is true.
Example 87
Modification
modification_typestringrequiredYourCover
registration_numberstringrequiredabi_codestringrequiredABI code for the vehicle. Make and model are derived from this code by the platform and do not need to be submitted separately.
Example 35690305
engine_sizestringrequiredyear_of_manufacturerstringrequiredtransmissionstringrequired
Manual = Manual gearbox, Auto = Automatic gearbox
Example Manual
Manual | Manual gearbox |
Auto | Automatic gearbox |
left_hand_drivebooleanrequiredno_seatsstringrequireddoorsstringrequiredalarm_immobiliserstringrequired
Alarm/immobiliser fitted to the vehicle: #N = None, #F = Factory Fitted (unspecified), 99991 = Factory Fitted Thatcham Approved Alarm/Immobiliser, 99992 = Factory Fitted Thatcham Approved Alarm only, 99993 = Factory Fitted Non-Thatcham Alarm/Immobiliser, 99994 = Factory Fitted Non-Thatcham Alarm only
Example 99991
#N | None |
#F | Factory Fitted (unspecified) |
99991 | Factory Fitted Thatcham Approved Alarm/Immobiliser |
99992 | Factory Fitted Thatcham Approved Alarm only |
99993 | Factory Fitted Non-Thatcham Alarm/Immobiliser |
99994 | Factory Fitted Non-Thatcham Alarm only |
tracking_devicebooleanrequiredvehicle_valuenumberrequiredCurrent market value of the vehicle in GBP. Derived from CDL lookup where available; otherwise entered by the customer.
Example 22500
modifiedbooleanrequiredHas the vehicle been modified or adapted from standard? If true, the modifications array must be populated.
Example false
modificationsarray of objectoptional
vehicle_importedbooleanrequiredregistered_ownerstringrequired
Legal owner of the vehicle: P = Proposer (policyholder), S = Spouse, W = Common Law Partner/Cohabitee, O = Son/Daughter, M = Parent, F = Other Family, E = Employee, B = Employer, C = Company/Business Partner, U = Other, R = Brother/Sister or Leased Private, J = Civil Partner, L = Leased Company
Example P
P | Proposer (policyholder) |
S | Spouse |
W | Common Law Partner/Cohabitee |
O | Son/Daughter |
M | Parent |
F | Other Family |
E | Employee |
B | Employer |
C | Company/Business Partner |
U | Other |
R | Brother/Sister or Leased Private |
J | Civil Partner |
L | Leased Company |
registered_keeperstringrequired
Registered keeper of the vehicle: P = Proposer (policyholder), S = Spouse, W = Common Law Partner/Cohabitee, O = Son/Daughter, M = Parent, F = Other Family, E = Employee, B = Employer, C = Company/Business Partner, U = Other/Society or Club, R = Brother/Sister or Leased Private, J = Civil Partner, L = Leased Company
Example P
P | Proposer (policyholder) |
S | Spouse |
W | Common Law Partner/Cohabitee |
O | Son/Daughter |
M | Parent |
F | Other Family |
E | Employee |
B | Employer |
C | Company/Business Partner |
U | Other/Society or Club |
R | Brother/Sister or Leased Private |
J | Civil Partner |
L | Leased Company |
main_driverstringrequiredReference ID of the main driver of the vehicle. Use "1" for the proposer, or the index of an additional driver (e.g. "2" for the first additional driver).
Example 1
purchase_datestring (date)optionalpurchase_pricenumberrequiredvehicle_not_yet_purchasedbooleanrequiredSet to true if the vehicle has not yet been purchased. When true, purchase_date should be omitted.
Example false
vehicle_kept_at_main_addressbooleanrequiredIs the vehicle kept at the proposer's main address? If false, vehicle_kept_postcode and vehicle_kept_house_number must be provided.
Example true
vehicle_kept_postcodestringoptionalPostcode where the vehicle is kept, if different from the proposer's main address. Required when vehicle_kept_at_main_address is false.
Example M1 1AA
vehicle_kept_house_numberstringoptionalHouse number or name where the vehicle is kept, if different from the proposer's main address. Required when vehicle_kept_at_main_address is false.
Example 42
vehicle_daytime_locationstringoptional
Where the vehicle is kept during the day: VKD1 = At home address, VKD2 = Office or factory car park, VKD3 = Open public car park, VKD4 = Secure public car park, VKD5 = Street away from home
Example VKD1
VKD1 | At home address |
VKD2 | Office or factory car park |
VKD3 | Open public car park |
VKD4 | Secure public car park |
VKD5 | Street away from home |
overnight_parkingstringrequired
Where the vehicle is kept overnight: 2 = Private property, 4 = Drive, 7 = Locked compound, 10 = Locked garage, 11 = Unlocked garage, 12 = Street outside home, 13 = Street away from home, 14 = Public car park, 15 = Work car park
Example 10
2 | Private property |
4 | Drive |
7 | Locked compound |
10 | Locked garage |
11 | Unlocked garage |
12 | Street outside home |
13 | Street away from home |
14 | Public car park |
15 | Work car park |
inception_datestring (date)requiredcover_typestringrequired
Level of cover: 01 = Comprehensive, 02 = Third Party, Fire and Theft, 03 = Third Party Only
Example 01
01 | Comprehensive |
02 | Third Party, Fire and Theft |
03 | Third Party Only |
vol_xsintegerrequired
Voluntary excess amount in GBP
Example 250
0 | |
50 | |
100 | |
150 | |
200 | |
250 | |
300 | |
350 | |
400 | |
450 | |
500 | |
600 | |
700 | |
800 | |
900 | |
1000 |
ncbintegerrequiredncd_sourcestringoptional
Source of No Claims Discount (asked when ncb > 0): 1 = This vehicle or a previous vehicle, 3 = Company vehicle, 4 = Foreign insurer
Example 1
1 | This vehicle or a previous vehicle |
3 | Company vehicle |
4 | Foreign insurer |
protected_ncdbooleanrequirednamed_driver_experiencestringoptional
Named driver experience type (asked when ncb = 0 and proposer is over 18): NDN = None, NDA = Named driver on another car, NDI = Named driver on a company car (including personal use), NDE = Named driver on a company car (excluding personal use)
Example NDN
NDN | None |
NDA | Named driver on another car |
NDI | Named driver on a company car (including personal use) |
NDE | Named driver on a company car (excluding personal use) |
named_driver_experience_yearsstringoptional
Years of claim-free named driver experience (asked when named_driver_experience is not NDN): NDY0 = 0 years, NDY1 = 1 year, ... NDY15 = 15 years or more
Example NDY3
NDY0 | 0 years |
NDY1 | 1 year |
NDY2 | |
NDY3 | |
NDY4 | |
NDY5 | |
NDY6 | |
NDY7 | |
NDY8 | |
NDY9 | |
NDY10 | |
NDY11 | |
NDY12 | |
NDY13 | |
NDY14 | |
NDY15 | 15 years or more |
QuoteResponse
Array of quote results from the Re:New panel aggregator. Each item represents a quote from a panel provider.
[item]objectoptional
quote_idstringoptionalstatusstringoptionalpricestringoptionalbrand_namestringoptionalproduct_namestringoptionalreferencestringoptionaldeeplinkstring (uri)optionalDirect URL for the customer to view/purchase this quote
Example http://gotyoucovered-test.sostec.co.uk/car-insurance/webservice/deeplink/?quote_id=42&email=&results_id=20
QuoteResult
quote_idstringoptionalstatusstringoptionalpricestringoptionalbrand_namestringoptionalproduct_namestringoptionalreferencestringoptionaldeeplinkstring (uri)optionalDirect URL for the customer to view/purchase this quote
Example http://gotyoucovered-test.sostec.co.uk/car-insurance/webservice/deeplink/?quote_id=42&email=&results_id=20
Changelog
v2.0.0- Current contract: full risk data for the proposer, up to 5 additional drivers, the vehicle and cover. Returns the panel's quotes to the caller.