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London market premiums exceed £100bn for second year running
‘Our study has clearly shown the importance of the London company market to the financial services sector and wider UK economy,’ says director of communications
Analysis
What tempts motor customers to switch in a world without the ‘loyalty penalty’?
GIPP regulations are driving down the number of people switching provider when their motor insurance comes up for renewal, so what factors other than price can insurers use to differentiate their service?
News
Motor and home premiums fall again in August 2025
The latest General Insurance Price Index from Pearson Ham Group has been released
News
TfL proposals tackle ‘unfair’ insurance gap between London pedicabs and taxis
‘It’s unfair that someone can go and get a pedicab and yet a taxi driver that has got a lot of insurance is paying several thousand pounds,’ says director
News
High Five: Catch up on the biggest stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the top five stories making headlines across the market from 8 to 12 September 2025.
Sponsored Content
Get ahead of the winter peak in motor claims – Europcar
Sponsored content: Lauren Vincent, corporate sales director at Europcar Mobility Group UK, discusses the crucial role of vehicle supply as insurers and the garage network supporting insurance claims face the usual winter peak
News
Broker feedback drives Zurich’s latest SME fleet eTrade update
‘Accepting NCD histories for new fleet business is a direct response to feedback that brokers have given us,’ says head of SME
News
UK motorists face payout gap as write-offs outstrip insurance cover
‘A total loss can be financially devastating for most drivers – comprehensive insurance often isn’t enough to cover the cost of replacing a vehicle,’ says operations manager
News
IMS teams up with MGA to launch commercial telematics motor insurance product
’We’ve seen the power of telematics in personal motor insurance and this collaboration brings that capability to commercial lines, where it’s long overdue,’ says vice president
News
Automatic drivers paying nearly double for motor insurance
‘The advanced technology involved with automatic cars, from complex gearboxes to integrated electronics, makes them more expensive to repair or replace after an accident,’ says chief executive
News
High Five: Catch up on the biggest exclusive stories this week
Insurance Times rounds up the biggest exclusive stories from 1 to 5 September 2025
News Analysis
Motor insurance switching reaches historic low – are GIPP rules finally making an impact?
Over three years on from the introduction of the FCA’s GIPP rules, their impact may seem underwhelming, but is the scrapping of the “loyalty penalty” finally starting to have an effect on consumer behaviour?
News
Dozens of cars seized during clamp down on uninsured driving in Birmingham
’Uninsured driving is a serious problem as they are involved in a disproportionately high number of fatal road collisions,’ says councillor
News Analysis
UKGI market returns to underwriting profit as expense management pays dividends
Market intelligence firm pinpoints the best performing business lines in UKGI, while warning that the ‘diverging fortunes’ between firms’ expense and loss ratios can make or break sustainable profitability
News
OIC portal savings ‘at risk’ as non-tariff personal injury claims surge past 50%
Data analytics firm warns that rising non-tariff personal injury claims following a road traffic accident could erode whiplash reform gains
News Analysis
Briefing: Insurance sector has ability to steer road safety
Best practice for safer driving has been a focus following the government’s proposed road reforms in August 2025 – the potential impact of rule changes on claims means the industry simply cannot be a passenger in these conversations
News Analysis
Briefing: Focus on 2026 key for motor insurers as next year could be ‘ugly’
Net combined ratios (NCRs) of 100% and 107% are forecast for the next two years respectively in the motor insurance market
News
Insurance documents still rival classic novels in length – Fairer Finance
‘Two years on from the introduction of Consumer Duty and many policy documents and T&Cs from across financial services are still far too complex and lengthy,’ says managing director
News
Range Rover fraud lands Somerset man in court
‘If you think you can deceive the police and your insurance company, think again. We will uncover the truth and when we do, the consequences can be severe,’ says detective constable
News
Admiral partners with repair firm to begin accident centre rollout
‘Our customers will benefit from the combined strengths of both organisations at every stage of their repair journey,’ says head
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