The Department for Transport is planning to hold a seminar to probe recent increases in the cost of motor insurance.

Transport minister Mike Penning, replying to a written question by Tory backbench MP Anne Soubry on motor insurance premiums, said: “The setting of insurance premiums is a matter for the insurers based on a commercial decision.

"The Office for National Statistics collects data on family expenditure on vehicle taxation and insurance costs, but this department does not separately monitor premiums.

“I welcome the recent Transport Select Committee's report on 'The cost of motor insurance' and agree with their conclusions on the importance of this issue and the need to look at a range of ways of reducing costs.

"The Department for Transport will need time to fully consider and formally respond to the report. A seminar to discuss the issues with key interested parties is being planned.”

The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.

Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.