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Gap insurance claims up a quarter

New data analysis by Intelligent Motoring has revealed a 24% rise in the value of GAP insurance claims from January to September 2022, compared with the same period in 2021. […]

Repair sector skills gap widening, warns IMI

The UK accident and repair sector is losing about 4,700 skilled workers every year, according to new research from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI). Its report, Understanding the […]

MotorEasy bridges the GAP for drivers

Auto Express has named MotorEasy as its Best Buy GAP Insurance provider in its 2023 product group test. As the only provider to be awarded a class-leading five out of […]

ALA Insurance calls for FCA clarity

ALA Insurance has called a fair value warning to GAP insurance providers issued by the FCA ‘irresponsible’ as the data does not differentiate between online brokers and dealerships. The FCA […]

FCA announces insurance crackdown

The Financial Conduct Authority has told motor insurers they are falling short of new Consumer Duty regulations and warned them to improve services within three months or face penalties. In […]

Chubb changes insurance policies

Owners of older cars that suffer partial damages can now be compensated for the subsequent loss in value. This follows the introduction by Chubb of its Diminution in Value (DIV) […]

Changes to GAP influencing behaviour

Changes to rules governing the sale of GAP insurance introduced on September 1st have already influenced consumer behaviour, says Warranty Direct. The amendments were designed to offer consumers more protection […]

Police face telematics ‘skills gap’

The police face an increasingly wide ‘skills gap’ as complex connected vehicles and telematics devices become commonplace, according to leading motor fraud investigator, Asset Protection Unit (APU). Connected vehicles are […]

Car ownership costs up £5,000 in a decade

Car ownership costs have gone up by £5,000 in a decade, according to new research from GAP insurance provider ALA Insurance. Based on data from the Association of British Insurers, […]