Motor
Proposed changes to key EU motor directive praised but work continues for industry
The European Commission's third option to change the definition of vehicles in the Motor Insurance Directive is the UK industries preferred option but lobbying by trade bodies needs to continue to ensure this outcome.
Motor: Hands off - the latest on self-driving cars
On the day the Queen's Speech confirmed driverless cars would soon become insurable on UK roads, more than 2000 motor engineers, manufacturers, insurers, suppliers and academics gathered in Lisbon to hear from some of the industry's headline acts
EC looks to define 'motorised vehicles' in MID to solve Vnuk exemptions
The European Commission is considering reviewing the definition of motorised vehicles in the Motor Insurance Directive to help avoid the need for vehicle exemptions following the Vnuk ruling.
China Pacific and Baidu to launch online insurer
China Pacific-owned China Pacific Property Insurance is teaming up with Chinese internet giant Baidu to launch an online car insurer.
Quiz of the week - 03 June 2016
Test your knowledge of the week's insurance news, with the Post insurance quiz of the week.
Half of motorists ‘unsure how insurance is calculated’
Motor insurance needs to be easier to understand, according to 86% of UK drivers, with 51% unclear how their insurer works out their policy.
UK's Hertzell urges Australia's insurers to share data to prevent fraud
David Hertzell, head of a UK government taskforce on insurance fraud, has urged Australia's insurers to share data to help reduce fraud.
Aviva’s Tom Gardiner to chair IFB’s technical board
Tom Gardiner, head of fraud at Aviva, will take the lead on the Insurance Fraud Bureau’s technical board, replacing Richard Davies.
Allianz launches car sharing insurance cover
Allianz will offer insurance cover to drivers who rent out their vehicle to strangers via the car sharing app RideLink.
‘On demand’ insurance launched for learner drivers
A new ‘on demand’ learner driver insurance has launched, which allows customers to book policy days via a smartphone app.
Sharing Economy: Taking a slice of the action
With the sharing economy growing year-on-year, what are the challenges and opportunities for the insurance industry?
Kickboxer fined after fraudulent whiplash claim
A kickboxer who claimed for whiplash after a car accident but then took part in a full contact fight has been fined.
Video: IBIS 2016 - Issues affecting the bodyshop industry
Burhan Khadbai talks to delegates at the IBIS 2016 about issues affecting the bodyshop industry.
Motor Insurance World 2016: Cars as ‘complex as aircraft' and repairs should be licenced, say manufacturers
Increasing complexity of vehicles should require increasing regulation around repairs, particularly as the sector heads towards a driverless future, according to key experts from major motor manufacturers.
Motor Insurance World 2016: Biba expects EU decision to mitigate Vnuk
Graeme Trudgill, the executive director of the British Insurance Brokers' Association, says he expects the European Union to soon come up with a new definition of "vehicle" that will close the Pandora's box opened by the Vnuk ruling.
DFT confirms it will amend Road Traffic Act to cover driverless technology and invites insurers to consult on legislation
A government minister has called for the insurance industry to participate in a consultation over regulations surrounding the cover of autonomous vehicles.
IBIS 2016: Caliber Collision leaves door open for possible European entry
Caliber Collision has refused to rule out an emergence into the European collision repair market as it continues to ramp up acquisitions in the US, delegates were told at the IBIS Global Summit 2016.
Blog: Motor Insurance World 2016 - as it happened
For the first time ever, Post's hugely popular conferences - Motor Claims and Insurance Telematics - came together under one roof for one super charged event designed to address the challenges shaping motor insurance in 2016 and beyond.
Net combined ratio for motor insurance to rise to 104% this year
Motor premiums have risen to £13.9bn but the sector remains a loss-maker for many insurers, according to figures from Deloitte.
IBIS 2016: Days of human intervention in low value motor claims could be numbered
The use of technology will dramatically change the way motor claims are handled, delegates were told at the IBIS Global Summit 2016 in Barcelona on Tuesday.
IBIS 2016: Google has no plans to be dealer or manufacturer of cars
Entering automotive dealership and manufacturing is not the agenda for Google, delegates were assured at IBIS Global Summit 2016 in Barcelona today.
Blog: Five ways telematics will change insurance by 2025
Insurance telematics has come on leaps and bounds from the rudimentary fleet tracking devices first seen in the market. It’s now becoming ever easier for drivers to qualify themselves for more appropriately priced premiums. However, a look ahead to the…
Principal unveils expansion plans for ‘cracking’ new acquisition
Principal Insurance will move its newly acquired specialist motor broker from Kendal to Lancaster amid plans to more than quadruple staff.
Volkswagen telematics tie-up is ‘model for future’
Trak Global has tied up with Volkswagen to provide tech support for new drivers.