About CHEW

Specialist Car Hire Excess Waiver Insurance

CHEW Insurance provides car hire excess insurance designed to help protect you from the costly excess you could be charged by a rental company if your hire car is damaged or stolen.

CHEW is now part of Freedom Insurance Services Ltd, bringing together specialist insurance experience and a customer-first approach. With more than 20 years’ experience supporting the UK travel market, we know how confusing and pressured the rental desk can feel. Our aim is to give you a clear, simple way to arrange cover before you travel, so you can drive away with confidence.

Experience You Can Trust

CHEW has built a strong reputation for providing reliable products and clear information. We focus on making the important details easy to understand, so you know what you are buying and what to do if you need to claim.

A-Rated Insurer

CHEW is underwritten by an A-rated insurer, providing reliable, financially secure protection backed by a strong global insurance group.

Customer Focused

We recognise that every trip is different. That is why we aim to offer straightforward, cost-effective solutions that help you avoid expensive rental desk add-ons and keep your cover clear from the start.

Looking For Travel Insurance Too?

Medical Travel Insurance That Covers Pre-Existing Conditions

To protect your trip and your health too, get a quick quote from Freedom – specialist medical travel insurance designed for travellers with pre-existing medical conditions, backed by a UK team with over 20 years’ experience.

Cover that fits your health: built around pre-existing conditions, not a one-size-fits-all policy.
Protection beyond the car hire desk: medical emergencies abroad, cancellation and more (cover depends on policy).
Trusted UK specialists: experienced support from a team helping travellers since 2002.

Pair Freedom for medical travel insurance with CHEW for car hire excess, and you’ll have complete cover for your trip.

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