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Insurers issue motor claims inflation warning over new technology
Exclusive: The complexity of repairing semi-autonomous vehicles has seen claims inflation rise significantly in the past year, insurers have warned.
Telematics Watch: Using data variables to find the safer drivers
Teachers are safer drivers than sales people; Edinburgh residents are better drivers than those from Glasgow; and Toyota owners score better than those that own BMWs. These are among the insights gleamed by Matt Munro, Igo4 chief executive, from the…
Motor claims rise calls into doubt impact of whiplash reform
The number of motor claims has risen by 10,000, which lawyers say is a sign there has been little impact from whiplash reforms.
Insurers issue warning as keyless motor theft soars
The number of motor theft claims paid out by insurers in Q1 of this year was the highest since 2012, leading insurers to call for action from motor manufacturers.
BGL launches short-term motor brand Jaunt
BGL Group has launched a new short-term car insurance brand that will allow customers to insure their vehicles for as little as one hour.
Aviva reveals adoption rates of repair portal
Aviva has revealed that four out of five customers choose to manage their repair claims themselves.
Blog: The claims challenge for intelligent cars
Rick Preston, head of the intelligence team at insurance fraud law firm, Horwich Farrelly, looks at the claims challenges the sector could face as the next generation of ‘intelligent cars’ hit the road.
Saga’s three-year fixed-price commitment attracts more than half of its customers
Exclusive: Saga has revealed that the three-year fixed-price promise has attracted more than half of its customers.
Covéa strikes up motor insurance deal with John Lewis
Covéa has arranged a deal with John Lewis Finance that will see it act as the sole insurer for the company’s motor insurance offering.
Claims costs drive an increase in van insurance premiums
Claims costs have driven an average premium increase of 35.1% since April 2014, Consumer Intelligence has found.
ABI tracker shows fall in motor premiums in advance of whiplash reforms
The average cost of motor insurance fell to its lowest level in two years, according to a survey from the Association of British Insurers.
Analysis: Joining forces on Adas: How motor manufacturers are looking to work with insurers on driver safety
As insurers complain of double-digit increases in repair costs as a result of advanced driver assistance systems, Edward Murray spoke to motor manufacturers about why the underwriting focus needs to move from the driver to the vehicle.
Analysis: How can insurers offset the increased repairer costs associated with Adas?
For all the work has been done by the insurance industry to contain and control personal injury costs, many are seeing repair claims increasing as a result of a wider use of advanced driver-assistance systems. Edward Murray looks at what the sector can…
Motor premium upturn 'on the horizon' after modest Q4 price cuts: Confused and WTW
The price of car insurance fell 1.6% in the first quarter of 2019 after creeping upwards during the second half of 2018, according to the Confused car insurance price index, produced in association with Willis Towers Watson.
Salvage loopholes need closing to stop car theft
The Association of British Insurers director of general insurance policy James Dalton has urged the salvage trade body to tighten the security of the salvage chain.
‘Business as usual’ for Eldon as Debenhams enters administration
Debenhams’ holding company has entered administration, but the retailer's policyholders are unaffected according to broker Eldon.
Whiplash reforms drive £100 fall in car insurance premiums over last quarter
Car insurance premiums fell by £100 between December and February due to whiplash reforms and a six-month reduction in the number of car registrations, according to analysis by Comparethemarket.
Insurers can 'breathe easier' as Supreme Court clarifies the use of compulsory motor insurance
Supreme Court has ruled against Axa in a landmark dispute between a property damage insurer and a motor insurer over £2m fire claim.
Special Report: Motor Insurance Research 2019: Expert View
With Adas on the rise, insurers need to better understand these technologies, including their impact on safety and claims, to derive the greatest benefits from them. National Windscreens managing director Jan Teo highlights how education can play a…
Special Report: Motor Insurance Research 2019
What’s fueling motor insurance today? Michele Bacchus talks to the industry and gives the low-down on what’s heading down the highway towards insurers in both the fast and slow lanes
Brexit could fuel motor price uptick after year of falling premiums
Despite motor insurance premiums falling 6.7% in the past year, data analytics company, Consumer Intelligence, has warned that concerns over Brexit could be causing premiums to creep upwards.
Blog: How ready is the motor insurance supply chain for the electric future?
Electric vehicle sales might be on the rise, but questions remain about how ready the insurance sector is for what has been described as “biggest technology advancement since the invention of the combustion engine”. Europcar Mobility Group UK’s James…
Driverless experts split over ‘manual’ driver premiums
A move towards autonomous vehicles could lower premiums for drivers of non-autonomous cars, but insurers remain split over the issue.
Aviva wins landmark appeal in fundamental dishonesty case
Aviva has won a landmark appeal case that could see fundamentally dishonest claimants denied all damages, not just those relating to personal injury.