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Almost half of brokers say fleet operators are not adapting to electric vehicles – Direct Commercial
’Fleets aren’t resisting the sustainability agenda – they’re navigating practical challenges at different speeds,’ says deputy chief executive
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High five: Catch up on the biggest exclusive stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest exclusive stories from 28 July to 1 August 2025
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Mapped out: How data is helping insurers navigate risky postcodes
Improved data models could prove vital in dismissing postcode generalisations and providing a more granular basis for underwriting
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More than 10,000 fire damage claims invalidated due to lack of smoke alarm
Price comparison site estimates that policyholders may have missed out on £16.7m of claims payouts due to smoke alarm negligence
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Allianz UK enters car and home insurance agreement with Sainsbury’s
’I’m excited to bring our insurance expertise to support Sainsbury’s Bank customers with their future insurance needs,’ says managing director
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Land Rover thefts substantially decline as new model becomes the target
’JLR deserve huge credit for security upgrades which are apparently highly effective in deterring the professional criminals who target new cars,’ says technical director of motor
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Insurers paid £1.6bn in property claims in Q2 2025
‘Our latest figures emphasise the vital protection insurance continues to offer people and businesses,’ says head of general insurance policy
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UK accounts for 40% of European phone theft claims
‘London is especially vulnerable and the UK now leads Europe in phone theft claims,’ says managing director
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Pet and travel insurance complaints rise amid regulatory scrutiny
In particular, claims journeys appear to be causing customer dissatisfaction, says market intelligence firm
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Unawareness of crash for cash scams costing UK drivers
‘Crash-for-cash scams remain a serious threat to drivers across the UK, especially in cities like London,’ says head of customer care
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Market responds to FCA clamp down on 'poor' practice in claims
’Transparency in claims handling is paramount, fostering trust and demonstrating a genuine commitment to customer well-being,’ says head
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Latest FCA complaints data reveals drop in motor-related disputes
Motor insurance – the second most complained about product covered by the FCA – saw a drop of 22,000 complaints lodged in the second half of 2024, reversing a trend of increasing complaints
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