Global insurance trends

Direct Line CEO Sees a Driverless Future

Driverless car technology is rapidly advancing. The UK government has committed around £51 million in research funds and in the USA, companies like Google and Apple are well along the road in terms of testing […]

Motor Insurance

Keychoice Extends Partnership Deal with RAC Until 2024

Keychoice, the insurance distribution business owned by SSP, is pleased to announce the extension of its long-term relationship with the RAC for a further five years. This will see the RAC continue as its exclusive […]

Fraud

GBG Acquires Image Checking Specialist Verifeyed

Identity data specialist GBG has acquired Verifeyed, whose award-winning technology can detect images that have been photoshopped or manipulated. As part of the deal, Verifeyed founder Dr Babak Mahdian, a world-leading researcher in machine-based image […]

Motor Insurance

Another Beast from The East? RAC Warns Drivers Be Prepared for Snow

With the arrival of colder weather this weekend and the prospect of snow and ice for much of the country, RAC spokesman Simon Williams warned UK drivers to be prepared: “With the beast from the East forecast […]

Fraud

Friends: The One Where They Staged a Crash For Cash

The rise of “Crash for Cash” scams has been a growing problem over the past few years. Criminals orchestrating accidents, in order to fraudulently claim, cost the car insurance industry £336 million pounds each year, […]

Motor Insurance

Chancellor’s Statement: RAC Calls For More Road Repairs

Responding to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement which was delivered to MPs this lunchtime, RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said: “The announcement that the Chancellor will look at the possibility of reducing VED for businesses that buy […]

Motor Insurance

Surge in 4X4 Crashes Caused By Beast From The East

Accidents involving 4x4s soared by 37% last week as the ‘Beast from the East’ battered Britain, according to analysis by Accident Exchange. The upsurge of 4×4 vehicle accidents – which weren’t their fault (non-fault) – of […]

Motor Insurance

Camplify Teams Up With RAC on Breakdown & Recovery

Peer-to-peer caravan hire and RV-sharing community, Camplify, has partnered with The RAC to offer roadside and recovery assistance cover solutions for customers. The RAC will be able to provide roadside vehicle repair, arrange the recovery of […]