Insurance sector reacts as government weighs up mandatory testing for over 70s motorists
’We, as an insurer, welcome any measures that give us and our older customers assurance that they meet the required standards required to hold a driving license,’ says chief underwriting officer
Further reading
What 30 years of DVLA data reveals about the changing face of UK roads
Ever busier roads, electric and hybrid vehicles, self-driving technology and ageing vehicle fleets have all played a part in changing the composition of UK roads – and insurers must pay careful attention in order to remain in control of a dynamic market
Labour action to tackle motor premiums criticised for ‘industry-led approach’
’If the industry investigates itself, how do you avoid the outcome being skewed?’ says chief executive
Briefing: How AI can humanise insurance
Insurance businesses must make a dual investment for future success – in decision-making artificial intelligence and staff training to empower employees to tap into such tools
Briefing: Maintaining competence is key in driving up standards of professionalism
The Chartered Insurance Institute’s executive director of strategy, advocacy and professional standards, Adam Harper, questions FCA proposals scrapping CPD requirements for insurance staff
Briefing: Is now the right opportunity to address underinsurance?
Brokers must make time to advise, influence and protect clients from underinsurance as softening market creates ideal moment in time to take advantage of competitive pricing
Briefing: Why getting back to basics is the only route forward for motor insurance
Customer trust and insurers’ financial performance has nosedived in recent years when it comes to the motor insurance market – both pricing and claims processes must be stripped back in order to drive improvements
Briefing: Does cyber insurance need its telematics moment?
’We’re now seeing the early signs of a cyber telematics model emerge, where insurance premiums reflect an organisation live security posture,’ says Google Cloud’s UK head of insurance, legal and financial services
Laura Sweetman and Danielle Medhurst: PremFina’s ‘blueprint for success’ to fill personal lines gap
Alongside new customer acquisition, boosting technology investment is key ’to accelerate and build’ out the premium finance business, says chief strategy officer
Nimeshh Patel: Automotive brands want to work with businesses that have ‘intermediary layers’
Embedded insurance can act as a ’lubricant’ to support car manufacturer sales, notes chief executive
Tom Downey: Pen Underwriting aims to be £1.75bn GWP business by 2030
Despite a raft of new product launches this year, the MGA’s chief executive anticipates that the majority of the firm’s GWP growth will come from ‘thoughtful’ acquisitions
Laura Sweetman and Danielle Medhurst: PremFina’s ‘blueprint for success’ to fill personal lines gap
Alongside new customer acquisition, boosting technology investment is key ’to accelerate and build’ out the premium finance business, says chief strategy officer
TechTalk: Directors face ‘real risk’ of liability in wake of cyber attacks
Nimeshh Patel: Automotive brands want to work with businesses that have ‘intermediary layers’
Briefing: As AI evolves, affirmative cover is becoming ever more important
Brokers reveal 2025’s best and worst insurer eTrading platforms
Brokers are ‘logical latecomers’ to AI use as ‘old guard’ believe in certain way of doing tasks
Laura Sweetman and Danielle Medhurst: PremFina’s ‘blueprint for success’ to fill personal lines gap
Briefing: Why getting back to basics is the only route forward for motor insurance
Insurance sector reacts as government weighs up mandatory testing for over 70s motorists
Briefing: Does cyber insurance need its telematics moment?
TechTalk: Directors face ‘real risk’ of liability in wake of cyber attacks
Which personal lines products will find sustainable profit in 2026?
Chris Wallace: Charitable campaign targets £1m single day fundraise following market-wide ‘momentum’
Is it the end of the road for motor referral fees?
Rising calls for ‘green’ insurance among industry professionals
Briefing: Climate risk places insurers on increasingly shaky ground
Nimeshh Patel: Automotive brands want to work with businesses that have ‘intermediary layers’
Briefing: Climate risk must move from the boardroom to the underwriting floor
Tom Downey: Pen Underwriting aims to be £1.75bn GWP business by 2030
Which commercial lines products will find sustainable profit in 2026?
Greater appetite around reinsurers ‘rolling the dice’ on ‘immature’ cyber market
Mapped out: How data is helping insurers navigate risky postcodes
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