Also because of the legal hassles, lots of insurance companies in UK do not provide insurance to customers who are abroad for long periods of time.

Vehicle insurance is a must, more so to protect your car in a foreign country where things can be pretty much different from your homeland. Finding about the country's rules and regulations regarding foreign vehicle insurance prior to travelling can be a worthwhile exercise. This could save you a lot of hassles later on.

While purchasing international vehicle insurance, check out about the rules in the country you are residing in as loss and damage policies may not include third party liability insurance. In most cases, this needs to be arranged locally with the laws and regulations of the country where the car is being used.

What does an International Vehicle Insurance policy cover?

Damage from accidents, fire and theft
Cover for eventualities like riot, civil commotion, hijacking or armed robbery.
Windscreen breakage protection and fitted accessories such as audio equipment protection.
Cover against natural calamities like hurricanes, earthquakes and flooding.