Motor
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NewsCommercial motor brokers favour in-house claims teams
‘Claims handling has become one of the defining areas of differentiation in commercial motor,’ says claims director
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News AnalysisFrom keyless hacking to conflict zones – how the UK’s stolen vehicles fuel a global trade
Car thefts may be falling, but exclusive data from Thatcham Research shows that the way organised criminals target vehicles – and the models they are targeting – are changing
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NewsCar insurance premiums see minor third quarter dip as market stabilises
‘Car insurance prices are more stable now than they have been in recent years,’ says chief executive
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News AnalysisBriefing: Evolving crash for cash threat hits UK motorists and insurers with more sophisticated tactics
Detective inspector Chris O’Donovan, deputy head of the City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department, explains how crash for cash fraud has evolved to now feature identity theft elements and greater use of mopeds
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NewsRipe launches digital classic car insurance as UK market reaches £835.9m
’Classic car ownership is changing,’ says chief executive
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NewsAcorn Group tops £800m GWP for first time as policy counts jump 20%
‘Our 2025 performance reflects the exceptional efforts being carried out across the business,’ says chief executive
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Sponsored ContentWhy are there differences between market price tracking sources? – Defaqto
Sponsored content: Stephen Kennedy, managing director at Defaqto, says there is an important distinction between the consistency of a data collection process and the extent to which observed premiums can be considered representative of the prices that would be returned in a ‘real world’ situation
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NewsEscalating ‘intensity of hail’ in SCS events driving claims costs and motor damage – Perils
The (re)insurance market has to become more focused on mitigation as hail increasingly drives ‘billion dollar’ insured loss events, says chief executive
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NewsStaged e-bike and scooter accidents are an ‘epidemic up and down the country’
‘If you hit someone on a scooter, you’re immediately going to be terrified – and when people are terrified, it’s much easier get them at the scene, in shock, to admit liability,’ says partner
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NewsMotor insurers struggle to make price rises stick as competition intensifies
‘As inflation has eased, some insurers have shifted their focus back to growth, increasing competition in selected segments,’ says partner
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NewsLow-speed learner driver collisions leaving instructors facing £3,000 claims
‘Even what appears to be minor damage can result in claims of up to £3,000,’ says head
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Sponsored ContentWhy driver behaviour remains the biggest fleet risk in 2026 – Gallagher Bassett
Sponsored content: Sandra Macdonald-Ames, risk practice lead for fleet at Gallagher Bassett, explores how hidden factors in driver behaviour can be used to reduce claims and improve safety
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NewsInsurance intermediary platform enters deal to acquire motor warranty MGA
’We are confident this is the right home for our business, our people and our customers,’ says chief executive
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NewsNearly half of drivers unsure they could spot fake insurance policy
’The number of people unaware of ghost brokers is a concern, especially since almost half of those questioned feel they’d be unable to spot a fake car insurance policy,’ says chief executive
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NewsAlps partners with AI-powered Nuvalaw to cut dispute delays
’We’ve already proven the use case with a recent personal injury claim resolved in just 24 hours,’ says managing director
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NewsALA Insurance launches £2,000 pothole cover for UK motorists
‘We felt there was a need for something that covers pothole damage, without having to bring your main motor policy into it,’ says founder and managing director
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NewsGovernment warned emissions plans could force modern classics off the road
‘Classic owners are not the problem this policy is trying to solve,’ says head
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News‘Maintenance crisis’ brewing as UK’s towed vehicle fleet ages – UK Towing Safety Alliance
Breakdowns now make up over three quarters of towing related incidents on UK roads, as an ageing fleet offsets a welcome drop in road traffic collisions
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NewsRise in vulnerable road users could push motor claims costs up 6%
‘The casualty mix is changing as pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists are disproportionately represented in the most serious injury claims,’ says director
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NewsFerrari worth £3.7m among supercars seized in clampdown on uninsured and antisocial driving
’Operations like these show that the rules apply to all motorists, regardless of the value of the vehicle they chose to drive,’ says chief executive
