Fraud
Latest UK Insurance Fraud News
Here is a round up of some recent insurance fraud cases in the UK; FANCY AN NCD CERTIFICATE WITH THAT COFFEE SIR? In Stoke, the owner of an internet cafe (remember those?) was found guilty […]
Motor Insurance
Insurance claims
Broker News: Are Claims Handling Firms Bumping Up Fleet Hire Costs?
Claims management companies are forcing up insurance premiums for businesses with vehicle fleets, experts have claimed. Fleet specialists ConstructionInsure.co.uk have warned that premiums have rocketed due to claims management companies putting in big bills for hire vehicles. […]
Motor Insurance
RAC Survey Reveals Most Drivers Unsure of Points and Fines for Mobile Use
More than a year on from the introduction of tougher penalties for using a handheld phone at the wheel, nearly two-thirds of drivers (64%) remain unaware what the consequences of breaking the 15 year-old law […]
Motor Insurance
Opinion: Vnuk Judgement is a Double Edged Sword for Classic Insurers
Insurance Edge Editor Alastair takes a look at the EU Vnuk judgement, and the proposals to force all classic vehicle owners to take out third party insurance, including those used off-road at shows and sporting […]
Motor Insurance
RAC Reacts to Scottish Pavement Parking Ban
The Scottish Government has published the Transport Bill outlining a range of proposals to address issues including air quality and roadworks. One key proposal will involve the banning of pavement parking across Scotland. Other proposals include […]
Motor Insurance
Over One Third of Drivers Pay Costs of Low Speed Collisions, Says RAC
More than a third of motorists are left out of pocket after being involved in a road traffic collision that was not their fault, new research has revealed. As many as 36% of drivers surveyed […]
Motor Insurance
HiyaCar Set To Offer Car Sharing Insurance Cover from £9 Per Day
With car ownership falling and peer-to-peer lending becoming increasingly popular the insurance industry is being called upon to accommodate the new insurance landscape. Innovative start-ups like www.hiyacar.co.uk are driving the way forward, changing the way we view […]
Motor Insurance
Opinion: The Fight For Driver Data
In this opinion piece Penny Searles, CEO of Smartdriverclub, looks at the value of data from connected vehicles and how companies in the insurance sector can tap into this resource. Right now there are well […]