Motor
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NewsPothole-related motor claims hit record high as Cambridgeshire city tops list
‘It’s no secret that the UK’s road are suffering badly, with the strain clearly showing on cars and vans from the growing number of potholes on our main roads and side streets,’ says Tesco Insurance chief customer officer
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NewsRate drops slow but motor premiums continue to fall
‘Average car insurance prices for new policies have been decreasing for some time and recently hit a three-year low,’ says chief executive
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NewsMotorists reducing policy coverage as driving costs climb
‘While avoiding some insurance add-ons may save money, it does also expose many drivers to significant risk,’ says managing director
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News AnalysisBriefing: Why are major personal lines deals popular in the soft market?
Soft market conditions have created a challenging personal lines environment, so is scale key to combat the challenges insurers are facing?
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News AnalysisIn Focus: How are motor insurers tackling 2026 as market predicted to fall into red?
’Everybody is in the mood to start increasing prices,’ says director
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NewsThe AA partners with insurance firm for tyre cover scheme
‘We’re delighted to deepen our relationship with the AA and launch a straightforward tyre cover that truly complements roadside assistance,’ says managing director
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News AnalysisIn Focus: Does telematics remain untapped, or is the tech overhyped?
Telematics technology is a controversial topic for insurance sector professionals, with benefits and challenges seeming to hold equal sway. So, does the tech have more to give, or has its capabilities simply been talked up?
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NewsHDI Global launches new motor fleet portal in UK and Ireland
’By developing the platform in‑house, we’ve strengthened our connection with fleet partners and gained deeper insight into their needs,’ says director of motor fleet
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NewsUnderwriter launches new taxi fleet product for brokers
’This launch underlines our ongoing commitment to the taxi fleet market,’ says managing director
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NewsLearner and new driver insurer partners with under 17s driving school on telematics cover
The new product automatically switches from learner to new driver coverage when youngsters pass their driving test, as insurer boss commits to making ‘the insurance process straightforward and easy for young drivers’
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News AnalysisBriefing: Operation Henhouse puts the fox among the fraudster chickens
Marek Coghill, detective inspector at the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department, details the unit’s latest intensification activity against ghost broking
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NewsHigh Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 9 to 13 March 2026
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NewsAviva’s Jason Storah: ‘Personal lines market needs a bit of rope’
Personal lines rates must rise – especially in the motor market – otherwise ‘the industry just can’t last too long’, says UKGI insurer leader
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NewsMarsh partners with specialty insurer on autonomous vehicle facility for Uber
’We understand the challenges and evolving landscape of the autonomous vehicle space and we’re excited to offer a comprehensive insurance solution that is exclusively available to our partners,’ says vice president
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News Analysis‘Supply not being matched by demand’ as EV values fall 18% in year – Percayso Inform
With accurate vehicle valuations key to securing adequate motor cover, Insurance Times has analysed the performance of a cohort of vehicles of differing fuel types over the past year, to better understand the market trends shaping prices
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NewsWakam UK partners with broker to launch new motorcycle insurance product
‘Bikers have increasingly aired their frustrations that competition has been stifled,’ says managing director
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NewsSabre reports 4.9% profit growth despite GWP drop in latest results
‘I am very pleased that Sabre has continued its track record of delivering strong profits throughout the underwriting cycle,’ says chief executive
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IT InterviewShirley Woolham: Minster Law’s ‘path back to profitability’ following legal changes
’While the RTA claims car park for personal injury has been significantly reduced over recent years, the nature and type of those accidents is going to continue to evolve and keep presenting new challenges,’ says law firm’s chief executive
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NewsBrokerCentral integrates ratings hub for personal lines broker trading
’The collaboration creates greater connectivity across the industry,’ says senior director
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NewsSpecialist motor insurer launches ‘ultra HNW’ product
‘The new product benefits from our specialist motor underwriting and claims expertise and our commitment to delivering flexible, high quality solutions,’ says managing director
