Insurance claims

Marine: UK P&I Offers Useful Safety Advice on Ship Repairs

Stuart Edmonston, Loss Prevention Director at UK P&I Club, discusses an eye injury to a fitter and the lessons that can be learnt from this: “An engine room fitter was instructed to fabricate a steel locking pin […]

Insurance claims

Claims: Apollo Renews Partnership With Thatcham Research

Insurers are always keen to use the best repair workshops across the UK. Why? Customers are happier when they’re car is repaired to the highest standards and is totally safe to drive. As more cars […]

News

UK Floods: Copart Recovers 3000 Vehicles In One Day

As the clear-up operation continues in flood-hit areas following the third consecutive weekend of heavy rain, leading salvage operator and online remarketing specialist Copart UK reports that it has recovered an unprecedented 3000 vehicles on just […]

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Copart Braced For Extra Vehicle Recovery Once Storm Dennis Hits UK

Leading salvage company Copart, which looks after vehicle recovery for 21 of the UK’s top 25 insurers, has instigated its emergency surge management plan in readiness for Storm Dennis this weekend. Heavy rain, flooding and […]

Insurance & Reinsurance

Doppelganger Cars; Shared Parts + Badge/Branding = Bigger Margins

Ever wondered how many cars are doppelgangers? They often share engines, chassis components and more, which can mean owners are paying a heck of extra cash for pretty much the same machine under the skin. […]

Household Insurance

No More Throwaway & Replace. Recycle & Repair is the New Insurance Policy

Allianz Insurance has launched a partnership with Plastic Surgeon, a specialist restoration company that focusses on engineered repairs to surface damage, rather than replacement. The partnership with Plastic Surgeon will bring many benefits including significant […]

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AutoProtect Acquires DealTrak, Looks To Expand in 2020

AutoProtect Group has announced the appointment of a new CEO as well as the addition of automotive fintech firm DealTrak to its existing portfolio of motor assets. Owned by Correlation Investments Limited (CIL), AutoProtect Group […]

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Direct Line Buys Weybridge Service Centre, Expands its DLG Auto Arm

Direct Line Group has today announced that they’ve acquired a new Auto Service centre in Weybridge. The accident repair centre will increase the Group’s capacity within its wholly owned DLG Auto Services network bringing additional […]