Add-on insurance specialist Alps has teamed up with credit hire company Cogent to offer brokers and their clients access to a vehicle repair and replacement network that seeks to offer transparent pricing and minimise delays. In addition to motor related add-ons such as excess protect, tools in transit, vehicle replacement and road rescue, Alps offers a range of sole trader, commercial, landlord and family legal expenses products. It also offers property related add-ons. 

The relationship is based on a rolling partnership agreement that has no volume tie-in. It spans the Alps motor product range including motor legal protection and Alps Complete.

Michelle O’Reilly, managing director at Alps, said: “The problems that have plagued vehicle hire are well documented. For too long drivers have suffered poor service in vehicle repair and replacement. Not only does this give the industry a bad reputation but it also creates serious issues for brokers that impact customer satisfaction, costs, and regulatory compliance.

Kirsty McKno, managing director at Cogent, added: “We are delighted to partner with Alps, a like-minded business that shares our passion for service and desire to disrupt the status quo. Cogent has ambitious goals – zero litigation, fraud elimination, and substantial cost reduction for insurers and policyholders alike.”