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If my friend drives my car under his insurance, is his insurer liable in case of an accident?

If a friend drives my car under the terms of his insurance (presumably third party only) and has an accident, is his insurance liable for the damage to the other vehicle involved?

Asked on 26 July 2017 by

Answered by Honest John
Yes.

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