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Why are there differences between market price tracking sources?
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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Escalating ‘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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Staged 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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Motor 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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Low-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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Why 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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Insurance 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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Nearly 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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Alps 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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ALA 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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Government 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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‘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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Rise 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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Ferrari 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
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Go Compare launches learner driver insurance comparison service
’Bringing together a dedicated panel of insurers in one place makes it easier for learners to compare their options and make well-informed decisions,’ says motoring insurance expert
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Admiral profit dips 18% as ‘very soft’ UK motor market weighs on H1 2026 results
Chief executive explains that the insurer is ’pricing for long-term sustainable growth with our UK motor business having increased rates earlier than the market’
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Sabre grows premiums 16% for HY26 as Carter warns motor market requires further price rises
‘The market is struggling to get a foothold’ on pricing and needs ‘some pretty chunky price increases’ to offset claims inflation, says chief executive
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GoShorty launches temporary taxi insurance as specialist expansion continues
’Our new temporary taxi insurance changes the game,’ says managing director
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Motor insurance payouts hit record £3.2bn in second quarter
’Motor insurers are working hard to keep premiums competitive and affordable for customers, despite ongoing high claims costs,’ says director of general insurance
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Fraud Charter Ghost Broker Focus: How are law firms striving to mitigate ghost broking?
Legal organisations are homing in on education as an important tool to tackle ghost broking tactics
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