As part of our continued commitment to enhancing our Private Client proposition, we are thrilled to announce that VINTTRO Cover has expanded its specialist insurance services to cover professional footballers.
In partnership with ERS, the UK’s leading specialist motor insurer, we are making it easier than ever for you to place these complex, high-profile risks with total confidence.
Deep Expertise You Can Rely On
Securing the right motor insurance for professional athletes requires an insurer who understands the unique lifestyle, asset values, and media exposure that come with the territory.
- A Proven Track Record: ERS has been a trusted provider of cover for professional footballers since 2016, building an unrivalled depth of market expertise.
- Strengthened Specialist Team: ERS has significantly expanded their dedicated underwriting team, ensuring a consistent, knowledgeable, and reliable solution tailored specifically to elite sports professionals.

What This Means For You
Through this partnership, VINTTRO Cover is giving you the tools to say “yes” to more clients, backed by a product designed for the unique demands of the modern game.
- Greater Flexibility: Enhanced appetite and flexible underwriting across diverse footballer profiles, from emerging talent to established international stars.
- Broader Acceptance: A streamlined process to help you comfortably place high-net-worth (HNW) sports clients.
- Uncompromised Quality: Continued, seamless access to the bespoke, high-quality Private Client care and comprehensive cover that VINTTRO Cover is known for.
Core Risk Criteria & Appetite
This elite cover is designed to accommodate premium vehicles, multi-car portfolios, and complex risk profiles. See below the appetite guide by ERS.
Footballers Age Minimum Acceptability Criteria New Business
| 21 -24 | Age | 21+ |
| 21 -24 | Residency | 12+ months unless prior residency (for 12+ months) in EEA country as well as US / Canada / Aus / NZ / HK |
| 21 -24 | Licence Length | 12+ months in any of the above countries |
| 21 -24 | Driving Experience | 12+ months in any of the above countries |
| 21 -24 | Previous Driving Experience | Prior vehicles with similar performance (vehicle type, BHP, acceleration, driving style) |
| 21 -24 | Vehicle Type | New purchase – max £150k Owned 12+ months – max £350k Collections 3+ with vehicle over £350k – consider on request |
| 25 – 27 | Residency | 12+ months unless prior residency (for 12+ months) in EEA country as well as US / Canada / Aus / NZ / HK |
| 25 – 27 | Licence Length | 12+ months in any of the above countries |
| 25 – 27 | Driving Experience | 12+ months in any of the above countries |
| 25 – 27 | Previous Driving Experience | Prior vehicles with similar performance (vehicle type, BHP, acceleration, driving style) |
| 25 – 27 | Vehicle Value | New purchase – max £250k Owned 12+ months – No maximum restriction but subject to standard UW consideration |
| 28+ | Licence Length | Subject to standard UW consideration |
| 28+ | Driving Experience | Subject to standard UW consideration |
| 28+ | Previous Driving Experience | Subject to standard UW consideration |
| Renewals | ERs will honour claim free renewals that fall outside this footprint. All renewals are subject to our agreed renewal strategy |
Our dedicated Private Client team is on hand to review your professional footballer risks immediately. Contact your VINTTRO Cover representative today by calling 0333 4042 007, or click this link to submit a Quote Request and our team will be in touch.
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