Motor Week 2026
The industry is letting young drivers down on telematics
Insurers have “let consumers down” when it comes to some of the “lunacy” around telematics, but there is still an opportunity to cater for the UK’s young drivers, a panel of motor insurance experts has said.
Admiral insists collaboration key to future-proofing motor repairs
Scott McCammon, Admiral’s head of motor repair, outlines how collaboration across insurers, garages, manufacturers and suppliers is essential to streamline repairs, reduce claims costs, and prepare the UK motor industry for the shift to electric vehicles.
Mobility provision a minor factor in surging cost of motor claims
Anthony Hughes, chair and CEO of the Credit Hire Organisation argues the case against credit hire being the major factor in driving up claims costs.
Road Safety Strategy: boon or burden for motor insurers?
How the UK government’s new Road Safety Strategy could reshape underwriting, pricing and claims trends is the focus of a special Motor Week episode of the Insurance Post Podcast.
Confused’s Jones on why data is vital as car insurance market hardens
Rhydian Jones, motoring expert at Confused.com, says early signs of the motor insurance market hardening are emerging as a result of increasing claims costs from electric vehicles, and ADAS makes data more vital to providers than ever.
Why rural roads remain a deadly blind spot for insurers
With crashes on rural roads far more likely to prove fatal than those in urban areas, Emma Ann Hughes explores how insurers are shifting from simply pricing risk on country lanes to trying to prevent the collisions that lead to claims.
ABI’s Bose on motor insurance reset as autonomous cars arrive
Chris Bose, director of general insurance at the Association of British Insurers, explains how autonomy shifts underwriting to technology performance, reshapes liability through data access, and introduces new cyber and systemic risks.
Axa’s Keane on how motor insurance is evolving for a new era
Andy Keane, technical head of commercial motor at Axa Insurance UK, explains how providers are adapting to electric vehicles, digital innovation and regulatory change to deliver more sustainable and customer-focused outcomes.
Can motor insurers outpace digital deception?
While both fraudsters and the insurance industry are utilising technology and AI to commit and fight fraud, there are barriers to overcome and changes to be made if we want to swing the pendulum in the industry's favour.
Repair times stabilising but new manufacturers could pose new issues
While it appears the market has mostly overcome the supply chain issues of recent history, getting vehicles back on the road quickly is still a challenge, with new manufacturers causing a new issue.
Telematics must move from pricing risk to preventing it
Liam Parker, telematics and first notification of loss manager at Winn Group, explores how insurers can move beyond pricing to use telematics and behavioural data to prevent collisions, improve claims outcomes, and foster safer driving.
Are motor premiums nearing equilibrium?
To kick off Motor Week, Stephen Kennedy, director at Defaqto, reveals after a sharp correction, falling motor premiums are beginning to level off, suggesting a more stable yet uneven competitive landscape ahead.