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Motor insurance affordability under pressure amid FCA scrutiny
As motor insurance premiums continue to squeeze household budgets, scrutiny from regulators and policymakers is intensifying. But with competing priorities and political setbacks, is real change on the horizon?
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UK car thefts down 4.5% in 2024 compared to 2023
’For the first time since the pandemic, the annual DVLA stolen vehicle figures contained some much-needed good news for both the public and the UK motor insurance industry,’ says technical director
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Motor claims hit record £11.7bn as repair costs rise
’Our latest data paints a difficult picture for drivers and the industry alike,’ says head of general insurance policy
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Briefing: Soaring EV sales spark new underwriting concerns over fire risks
Electrified vehicles now represent a 7.7% share of the UK’s used car market, which could impact the severity of lithium-ion battery risks insurers are grappling with
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Allianz issues EV battery warning after £6.5m spent to cover fires
’The severity and financial impact of lithium-ion battery fires are considerable,’ says head of motor trade
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Plugging into the electric journey – Europcar
Sponsored content: James Roberts, head of insurance sales at Europcar, discusses the need for insurers to respond to customer expectations around replacement EVs
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Motor premiums see largest monthly drop since May 2024
’The market has now seen 10 consecutive months of falling motor insurance premiums,’ says director
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Allianz detected £157.24m in fraudulent claims in 2024
’Insurance fraud is a serious problem that pushes up the cost of policies for honest consumers and adds to insurers’ costs,’ says director of fraud
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Crash for cash gang caught after pocketing £320,000 in fake claims
’Crash for cash fraud doesn’t go unnoticed by the insurance industry or law enforcement and we will work collaboratively to root out organised crime,’ says detective sergeant
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Classic car broker renews partnership with the British Motor Museum
’We’re proud to continue our support of the British Motor Museum,’ says head of classic
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Bridging the credibility gap with claimants – E2E
Sponsored content: Eddie Longworth, chief executive at E2E Total Loss Claims Management, discusses how the claims sector can utilise Consumer Duty to build trust with the paying public
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Top performing motor and home insurers revealed
’These brands excel at anticipating and addressing their customers’ needs, earning their place as standout leaders in the industry,’ says chief executive
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Social media fast becoming linchpin for ghost broking – Kennedys
’The intersection of influencer culture and online fraud presents a growing challenge for consumer protection,’ says partner and head of fraud
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Briefing: What New Year’s resolutions should UKGI be making for 2025?
Brokers, insurers, the Lloyd’s market and the UK government have all got agenda items they want to see delivered in UK general insurance this year
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Insurance takeovers signal major motor opportunities – E2E
Eddie Longworth, chief executive at E2E Total Loss Management, discusses how value chain suppliers must have a more focal role in M&A considerations
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Educating the next generation against ghost brokers – Carpenters Group
Kevin Perkins, technical lead and operations manager at Carpenters Group, explains the importance of informing young people about insurance fraud
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Zurich UK responds to government’s £1.6bn pothole plan
’We would encourage the government to maintain focus on this issue,’ says risk proposition manager
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Man jailed after £100,000 crash for cash plot involving Aston Martin
’Cases like this demonstrate the greed of insurance fraudsters and the measures they will take for financial gain,’ says detective
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Insurance Times Advent Calendar: Shirley Woolham
Shirley Woolham, chief executive at Minster Law, tells Insurance Times her festive wishes for 2025 – including greater clarity on tariff timetables and an enhanced, industry-wide customer focus
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New report process aims to cut motor claims delays and ease police pressures
’As an increasing number of car owners will testify, time from loss to pay-out has been slipping,’ says technical director
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