Updated September 29, 2026 · AssureCue Editorial Team
Emergency Assist vs Verti IT
Where Emergency Assist and Verti IT differ
| Compare |  Emergency Assist | Verti IT ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Premium from | £19.32 | €59 |
| Insurance types | Breakdown, Van, Motorcycle | Auto, Motorcycle, Van, Home, Breakdown, Home emergencyCovers more |
| Provider type | Broker | Insurer |
| Claims channels | Phone, Email | Online, Webapp, Phone |
| Excess from | £0 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Monthly payments (Yes).
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Key differences
- Verti IT scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.7.
- Insurance types: only Verti IT offers Auto, Home, Home emergency.
- Claims channels: only Emergency Assist offers Email.
- Claims channels: only Verti IT offers Online, Webapp.
- Support channels: only Verti IT offers Email.
Our verdict on each
Emergency Assist
Emergency Assist suits drivers, riders and van owners seeking breakdown protection with the option to pay in instalments. Premiums start at £19.32 for cover that stays focused on roadside needs, with claims and support arranged for straightforward help when disruption hits.
Verti IT
Verti Assicurazioni S.p.A. suits Italian drivers and households who want car, motorcycle, van, home and breakdown cover from a single monthly insurer. Its starting premium ranks 207 of 252 brands, so budget for a mid to high quote rather than the cheapest on the market.
Score breakdown
| Area | Emergency Assist | Verti IT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1HigherCost reflects excess of £0 at point of claim. | 8.7Entry cover starts at €59, above the site median of €8.37 and past the €29.72 marker, so quotes sit high on price. |
| Offer | 8.6Offer centres on breakdown, van and motorcycle for roadside needs. | 9.2Higher |
| Trust | 8.5Trust rests on 579333 authorisation. | 9.6Higher |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Emergency Assist | Verti IT |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | Not confirmed | IVASS 1364 |
| United Kingdom | Financial Conduct Authority 579333 | Not confirmed |
Additional countries for Emergency Assist: 1. Additional countries for Verti IT: 1.
Sources behind this comparison
Emergency Assist
- emergencyassistltd.co.uk: 11 facts, checked September 29, 2026
Verti IT
- verti.it: 9 facts, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Emergency Assist | Verti IT |
|---|---|---|
| Car insurance | 33 of 394 | 124 of 394 |
| Motorbike insurance | 17 of 120 | 53 of 120 |
| Van insurance | 4 of 38 | 15 of 38 |
| Breakdown cover | 5 of 52 | 24 of 52 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Emergency Assist | Verti IT |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Monthly | Monthly |
| Legal entity | Emergency Assist Ltd | Verti Assicurazioni S.p.A. |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Italy |
| Founded | 2017 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Phone, Help centre | Phone, Email, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Emergency Assist | Verti IT | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excess from | £0below the median | Not confirmed | £25 |
Median across 48 listed insurance providers.
Pros and cons
Emergency Assist
Pros
- Premiums start at £19.32 on a monthly basis
- Monthly payments available with support via phone and help centre
- Claims contact through phone and email for direct help
Cons
- Support runs on phone and help centre only
- Claims run through phone and email only
Verti IT
Pros
- Monthly payments are available and monthly is the only model offered, so the payment schedule never changes.
- Cover runs across vehicle and property lines from the same provider: auto, motorcycle and van.
- Claims can be opened online, webapp and phone, and support runs on phone, email and help centre.
Cons
- Monthly is the only payment model, so there is no annual premium to compare: monthly.
- Support is limited to phone, email and help centre, with no counter service in the list.
- Cover stops at auto, motorcycle and van, so health, life and travel policies are not on it.
Who each suits
Emergency Assist
Who it suits
- Drivers seeking phone based breakdown help
- Van and motorcycle owners wanting monthly terms
- Shoppers comfortable buying through a broker
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers wanting Hiscox for a different premium starting at $29.16
- Shoppers wanting andsafe for a different premium starting at €3.63
Verti IT
Who it suits
- Italian drivers who want car and van cover on a monthly schedule.
- Households insuring a home alongside a vehicle, with home emergency help in the same range.
- Customers happy to open claims in a webapp or online and only call when a claim needs a person.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting health, life or travel next to vehicle cover: Good Sam Insurance Agency lists auto, home and renters under a single provider.
- Readers budgeting from the entry price alone: EuroAsia Insurance quotes a starting premium of UZS 60,000 in a different market and currency.
- People after a current account rather than a policy: bunq is a bank, and its €0 starting figure covers account services, not insurance cover.
Current offers
Verti IT
Current offer
Discount code
Polizza auto: fino al 36% di sconto: fino al 36%
Valid 8/9/26-26/10/26. Max discount example: new Verti customer with a DACIA registered after 01/08/2025, merit class BM1, insured 11 years with no claims, adding Incendio&furto, Infortuni del conducente, Assistenza stradale, Tutela giudiziaria and Opzione carrozzerie convenzionate; quote and purchase online only with credit card, PayPal or bank transfer. Discount applies to the annual RC Auto tariff only.
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
10% sconto web sempre incluso: 10%
Whether or not the current promotion applies
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
Polizza furgone online: 10% di sconto: 10%
Homepage offer banner for the online van policy, pointing to the van offers page.
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Emergency Assist | Verti IT |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | No | Yes |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Emergency Assist
How much does Emergency Assist breakdown cover cost?+
Premiums start at £19.32 for Saver breakdown cover. The plan is sold on a monthly basis, with Monthly payments available to spread the cost. Exact pricing depends on vehicle and cover selected, so check the quote before purchase.
Is there an excess to pay on a claim?+
The Saver plan carries excess of £0, so there is nothing extra to pay toward an approved claim. That structure keeps callouts simple at the roadside. Always confirm the excess wording in the policy documents before relying on cover.
Verti IT
What does Verti IT actually insure?+
Verti Assicurazioni S.p.A. covers auto, motorcycle and van, so the range sits in vehicles and property: car, motorcycle, van, home, breakdown assistance and home emergency help. It is an insurer rather than a broker, with its headquarters in Italy: insurer, IT. Health, life and travel lines fall outside that list.
How much does cover start at?+
The starting premium is €59, which places the brand at 207 of 252 brands on starting price, against a site median of €8.37. Your own quote depends on the vehicle, the address and the covers chosen, so treat that figure as a starting band.