Motor Insurers' Bureau (MIB)
Hit-and-run interim report to be published in next few weeks
The Motor Insurers’ Bureau expects the University of Leicester to publish an interim report into hit-and-run motor accidents within the “next few weeks” as it aims to get a better understanding of the reasons why people leave the scene of a collision and…
MIB recruits former West Midlands police head to liaise with the UK's forces
The Motor Insurers' Bureau has recruited a former West Midlands Police Inspector to liaise with the UK's 45 police forces.
RAC reveals drop in convicted uninsured drivers, but warns IPT rise might reverse trend
There has been a 9% fall in the total number of convictions for driving without insurance among men holding full driving licences, according to a Freedom of Information request made by the RAC to the DVLA.
Quarter of a million uninsured drivers in first half of 2015 - Churchill
More than 250,000 motorists across England and Wales were handed penalty points for driving without insurance between January 2013 and June 2015, according to new analysis from Churchill Car Insurance.
Blog: Breaking down the barrier of mistrust
Given half a chance and insurers will wax lyrical about how ‘being there’ for policyholders in their time of need is what forms the foundation of an ancient and noble business model.
Educating drivers on the importance of safety holds key to curbing uninsured driving
Reducing motor premiums by educating young drivers on the importance of road safety has been raised by market commentators as the main way of curbing the number of uninsured drivers, which has risen for the first time in a decade.
MIB targeting young drivers as uninsured driving increases
The Motor Insurers' Bureau has launched its first national awareness campaign in three years due to an increase in the number of uninsured drivers on UK roads.
Insurers remain at odds with Apil over whiplash figures despite talk of collaboration
Insurers have welcomed calls by the president of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers for greater collaboration, but have roundly rejected his argument that whiplash claims are on a downward trajectory.
IPT exemption for young drivers and SMEs gains industry support
Moves by the British Insurance Brokers’ Association to secure an exemption for young drivers and SMEs from the insurance premium tax hike have been welcomed by the industry, amid fears increased motor premiums could tempt youngsters to drive uninsured.
Ageas ups uninsured drivers' fight with police partnership
Ageas has sponsored a Hampshire Constabulary police vehicle fitted with automatic number plate recognition technology to help identify uninsured drivers.
MIB and DfT dispute allegations of uninsured drivers' agreement 'shambles'
The Motor Insurers' Bureau and the Department for Transport have rebuffed claimant lawyer allegations the new uninsured drivers' agreement is a "bodged job" that breaches European Union law and have confirmed they will not amend the document.
My Licence attracts 18% of motor market in opening six months
Around a fifth of the motor insurance industry is using the My Licence scheme, six months after the joint initiative between the Motor Insurers' Bureau and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency went live.
Swift MID policy cancellation advised as 'archaic' certificate rule is scrapped
Insurers have been advised to promptly update the Motor Insurance Database to avoid continuation of liability after the "archaic" rule requiring a motor insurance policyholder to return their certificate of insurance in the event of cancellation was…
New uninsured drivers' agreement signed off
The Motor Insurers' Bureau is to implement an updated uninsured drivers' agreement that will come into force for accidents occurring on or after 1 August 2015.
MIB database to become motor liability trigger following paper certificate changes
Insurers will no longer have to pay third party motor claims for policyholders whose insurance has been cancelled following the implementation of the Deregulation Act this week, according to the Motor Insurance Bureau’s Technical director, Paul Ryman…
MIB reports 4.6% rise in hit-and-run accident claims
The number of claims relating to hit-and-run accidents increased 4.6% between 2013 and 2014, according to the Motor Insurers' Bureau.
Notion of non-compulsory motor cover for driverless cars dismissed by experts
Public mistrust of driverless car technology and a potential influx of personal injury law suits have been cited by industry experts as the main reasons why the development of autonomous vehicles will not lead to the end of compulsory motor insurance.
Insurers and claimant solicitors partner on fraud initiative
Insurers have teamed up with claimant solicitors to offer a service aimed at preventing fraudulent claims entering the compensation process.
Industry bodies welcome sentencing of cash for crash scheme fraudsters
The Motor Insurers' Bureau and the Insurance Fraud Bureau have welcomed the sentencing of insurance fraudsters for staging elaborate ‘crash for cash' insurance scams totalling over £1m.
MIB to take action as decline in uninsured drivers slows
Insurers have conceded they are largely powerless to prevent an uptick in uninsured drivers after the Motor Insurers' Bureau reported the number of motorists without insurance had “plateaued out” after a decade of steep decline.
10 found guilty in £1m fraud scam
Ten people involved in a £1m crash-for-cash scam have today been found guilty of conspiracy to defraud at the Manchester Crown Court.
DfT and industry players discuss scope of Vnuk legislation
Industry leaders are working with the Department for Transport to determine if certain vehicle classes should be taken out of European Union legislation that expands the requirement for motor insurance, amid fears of a future claims influx.
Applied Systems boss highlights broker benefits of My Licence tie-up
Applied Systems has reached an agreement with the Motor Insurers’ Bureau that will see the software provider’s brokerage management system Applied TAM UK connect to the MIB Hub to use the My Licence service.
Claims Club: Next government must address young driver issue
The insurance industry has a "friend" in Europe in the shape of Lord Jonathan Hill, the EU commissioner for financial services and capital markets, no matter what happens in May.