Motor
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NewsMotorhome premiums soften in 2025 as less enquiries seen for new business
’Insurers with their premiums have certainly softened this year and that will probably continue into the early part of 2026,’ says senior trading manager
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NewsFamily-owned broker promotes long-serving colleague to marketing manager
’This was completely unexpected and for someone who works in marketing, I was lost for words at first,’ says appointee
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AnalysisMany UK insurance customers risking claims issues due to disclosure gaps
Many UK home and motor insurance customers are unclear about key disclosure obligations, risking premium adjustments, policy cancellations and, at worst, claims denials
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NewsFraudster staged 16 fake crashes using women he met on dating sites
‘He preyed on vulnerable women, using them as pawns in staged collisions that could have ended in tragedy,’ said detective constable
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NewsMotor MGA appoints head of retail for new business to strengthen broker channel
’I look forward to working with the team to deliver genuine value to brokers and help DCL achieve its next phase of growth,’ says appointee
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NewsCovéa partners with The AA over new van insurance product
‘Vans have long been the backbone of British industry, and our partnership with Covéa will help protect van drivers,’ says head
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NewsFCA issues statement as motor insurer enters administration
‘Customers of the firm should consider securing alternative motor insurance as soon as possible,’ warns the FCA
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NewsExtracover Insurance rebrands under parent company name
’This update reflects our continued drive to offer a seamless experience for our partners, customers and colleagues,’ says chief executive
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NewsBentley partners with insurer and broker to launch new UK insurance service
’This launch underscores Bentley’s commitment to delivering a seamless and luxurious ownership experience,’ says manufacturer
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NewsMotor and home premiums drop again in third quarter of 2025
‘The key question now is how much further prices can realistically fall before we see renewed upward pressure,’ says product manager
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NewsFCA’s proposed motor finance compensation scheme a ‘significant regulatory’ event for PI market
’The recognition of widespread failings in the disclosure of discretionary commission arrangements highlights how remuneration structures can create long-tail liability exposures long after the practices themselves have ceased,’ 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 29 September to 3 October 2025.
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News AnalysisBriefing: Uninsured driving shows no signs of hitting the brakes
The stats are quickly adding up that British motorists are being tempted by uninsured driving – a prevalent issue that the industry must collaborate on and stamp out
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NewsSigns van insurance premium falls slowing after 5% annual drop
‘Many providers, particularly brands from intermediary insurer groups, have reduced their rates, offering some van drivers more affordable quotes,’ says industry expert
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NewsMotor broker to close less than two years after launching
’Investment in our business came to an abrupt end and we were unable to find a suitable new investor in time,’ says broker
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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 22 to 26 September 2025
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NewsThe biggest people moves this week
Insurance Times rounds up the most significant appointments, promotions and leadership changes from 22 to 26 September 2025
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NewsF1 governing body launches taskforce to tackle rising motorsport insurance costs
’It is our duty to provide clarity, guidance and representation in global governance on issues that shape the future of motorsport,’ says president
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NewsQBE promotes for new UK motor trade underwriting manager as veteran retires
’She has been a key member of our team for several years, particularly in her role as senior underwriter,’ says director of underwriting for motor
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NewsZego sees yearly losses improve by £30m to near break-even
‘I’m proud of how we’re scaling responsibly, fuelled by innovation and our clear purpose,’ says chief executive
