Well, i work for an insurance company, but not a car insurance compnay....our policy cover people who are listed on the plan.....BUT....when i first bought my Si last year, the guy i bought it from paid for insurance on the car for teh first 6 months, it was in his name but it covered the car itself, not the drivers, plus iwent to court when i got a speeding ticket and my insurance held up in court....so to be honest, i'd try speaking to the insurance company that he pays for....and if you want, i can take a look at his policy, i read insurance real good.