Yes, having valid insurance is a mandatory requirement to take your GVC practical flight assessment.
Your policy must include third-party liability cover and comply with EC 785/2004 as retained in UK law, which sets the minimum insurance requirements for unmanned aircraft.
Remember that you bring your own drone to the GVC flight assessment, so the aircraft you fly on the day needs to be covered.
Arranging cover
You can arrange compliant cover through COPTRZ. Our partner Moonrock offers short-duration policies, including single-day cover, which suits candidates who only need insurance for the assessment itself.
Get a quote here: https://coptrz.moonrockinsurance.com/new-quote
If you already hold an annual commercial policy, check that it covers the aircraft you are bringing and that you can produce the certificate on the day.
If you are unsure whether your existing cover is suitable, send it over before your assessment date and we will check it for you.