Motor
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NewsCar insurance premiums rise for first time in two years
‘Prices have been increasing now for a few months, and drivers could soon start to see this when they shop around or renew,’ says chief executive
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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 15 to 19 June 2026
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NewsCover costs fall for young drivers but monthly mark-ups still biting
‘There are always savings to be had when taking out car insurance, and sometimes it’s the basics that offer the most potential,’ says chief executive
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NewsAutonomous vehicle safety principles welcome, but more work needed – Thatcham Research
‘If safety is the promise of automated vehicles, transparency is what will build trust,’ says vehicle technology manager
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NewsSpecialist broker drops off new short term taxi insurance product
’Whether someone is driving full time, part time, switching platforms or combining taxi work with food delivery, our new short term insurance product offers the flexibility and affordability they’ve been asking for,’ says managing director
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NewsConsumers being ‘ripped off’ over car insurance ‘poverty premium’ charges – Which?
‘Those who can least afford it are still paying significantly more simply because they cannot pay upfront,’ says director
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NewsTelematics key to reducing high claims rates among new drivers – Aviva
‘Action needs to be taken to make our roads safer, not just for young drivers, but also vulnerable road users,’ says chief executive
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NewsAgeas UK to deliver embedded motor insurance in deal with Wrisk
’Ageas’s appetite for innovation and its strong partnerships heritage make it an ideal partner for our OEM-driven distribution model,’ says chief executive
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NewsOxbow forecasts profit for motor insurance market
’We continue to believe that the UK motor insurance market will be fiercely competitive,’ says firm
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NewsAlps broadens Gap insurance range
’By expanding our Gap range, we’re helping brokers offer clear, relevant options that suit different budgets, vehicle values and customer circumstances,’ says managing director
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NewsAgeas UK becomes lead insurer for BYD embedded insurance proposition in UK
’This reflects our continued focus on partnerships and broker-led distribution,’ says managing director
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News AnalysisClaims and customer outcomes reshape insurer placement decisions
A new report from Insurance DataLab has collated claims, complaints, solvency and underwriting data into a single framework designed to give brokers a broader view of insurer performance
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NewsAdmiral completes purchase of digital fleet insurance MGA
‘Combining Flock’s AI-powered platform with Admiral’s scale and expertise is something we have been hugely looking forward to,’ says chief executive
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NewsAcorn Group-owned motor specialist reveals new brand identity
’This new look brand marks an exciting new chapter,’ says customer and marketing director
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NewsFCA issues warning to young drivers over social media scams
‘Solving the issue of fake insurance policies will take a collaborative industry approach,’ says regional director
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Sponsored ContentOvercoming the barriers to usage-based insurance adoption – LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Sponsored content: Warren Carley, principal for connected vehicles and telematics, Europe, at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, discusses why connected vehicles could bring usage-based insurance into the mainstream
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NewsBiba 2026: Brokers and insurers face new liability questions over self driving cars
Industry experts warn autonomous vehicles are creating major uncertainty around fault, liability and underwriting
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NewsBiba 2026: Acorn Group-owned MGA launches first fleet product on Acturis
‘By integrating with the Acturis panel on mini fleet, it will there be front of mind for insurers when they’re thinking about where to place a risk,’ says managing director
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NewsMotor premiums stable in Q1 2026 despite cost of repairs increasing
’The sustained high costs of repairs continue to be a concern,’ says director
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News AnalysisIn Focus: Are stronger rules on data sharing needed for insurers to deal with driverless car claims?
’As car manufacturers own and control the systems in their vehicles, there is no guarantee they will voluntarily hand over information to AV insurers seeking to explore recovery options,’ says legal advisor
