When buying a Policy you have the option to :- . i) buy a Policy on a 28 day rolling basis which we will automatically renew and we will forward to you a new Policy document for the new period OR. ii) buy a Policy for a specific period, ie 14th June to 29th August, where you pay all the premium upfront. We will send a notification that you Policy is about to expire, some 7 days prior to the actual expiry date of your Policy, and seeking your further instructions.