Insurance Glossary

Rider

Last reviewed 25 July 2026 · by the Savvy Insurance editorial team

What is rider?

A rider (or add-on) is optional cover you attach to a policy for an extra premium - such as car hire, windscreen or accessory cover on a motor policy.

Example

He added a car-hire rider so he'd have a courtesy car after an accident.

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