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New appointment at NIBS Group
- 07/09/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
NIBS Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Sherratt as Business Development Director. Mark joins NIBS Group with more than 25 years of experience within the Motor Trade and Bodyshop industry. In his new role, Mark’s primary function will be developing new business opportunities with strategic [...] -
Welding apprenticeship receives government approval
- 07/09/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The government has approved two new apprenticeship standards developed by a group of companies including The Welding Institute. On 21 August, as part of a series of announcements relating to national apprenticeships, David Cameron formally approved both the apprenticeship standard for welding (level 2) – general [...] -
Safety warnings over sat navs
- 07/09/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Road safety campaigners have warned about the dangers of drivers being over dependent on satellite navigation technology, after the number of drivers using the devices overtook those who do not for the first time. Motorists who choose to get by without a sat nav are now in the minority, the Department for [...] -
Jeeps USB security update criticised
- 07/09/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Fiat Chrysler has started distributing a software patch for millions of vehicles, via a USB stick sent in the post. In July, two hackers revealed they had been able to take control of a Jeep Cherokee via its internet-connected entertainment system. The car firm has been criticised by security experts who say [...] -
UK motorists risking lives
- 07/09/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Motorists in the UK are wasting £246 million a year on fuel and putting lives at risk by driving on dangerously under inflated tyres, according to Michelin. The tyre manufacturer analysed results from more than 23,000 cars in the UK and found that 37 per cent had at least one tyre classed as either 'dangerously [...] -
IMI introduces BS10125 module
- 07/09/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has introduced an accreditation module to help bodyshops meet the standard for the new BS10125. The Assessed Outcome Module (AOM) has evolved due to demand from bodyshops wishing to maintain the BSI standard as it evolves to BS10125. The new AOM will allow individuals [...] -
Uninsured driver numbers soar
- 07/09/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The number of uninsured drivers on UK roads has increased by a ‘worrying’ 10 per cent in just a year, according to worrying new figures released today. According to figures from the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB), compensation pay-outs because of accidents involving uninsured drivers increased from 21,972 in [...] -
Markerstudy acquires Lionheart Insurance
- 04/09/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Motor insurance provider, Markerstudy, has acquired Birmingham-based Lionheart Insurance for an undisclosed sum. The deal, which has received approval from the Financial Conduct Authority, adds over 1,500 policyholders and more than £2m of premium to Markerstudy's retail arm. Directors, David and Alison Wilkes [...] -
Co-operative makes general insurance loss
- 04/09/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The Co-operative's general insurance division has reported a 4.5% fall in gross written premiums for the first half of 2015. The drop to £180.3m from £188.8m at the start of 2014 came as it declared an operating loss of £17m. However, the insurer highlighted that it had incurred £17.3m of ‘transformation [...] -
Direct Line guarantees hire car cover
- 04/09/2015
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Motor insurance provider Direct Line has launched guaranteed car hire cover as a standard feature of its comprehensive car policy. All new and existing Direct Line customers are now entitled to a new standard hatchback sized vehicle from a hire car company in the event of a claim, at no extra cost. The hire car [...]