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Fix flying the charity flag

Five teams will be flying the Fix Auto UK flag during the three-day REAL Rally charity challenge which gets underway later this week. Phil Whitaker and Steve Lawrence of Fix […]

LV=: Discount rate mechanism ‘flawed’

LV= has joined the chorus of voices claiming the discount rate is flawed. The government is holding a consultation to review the ‘possibilities for how, when and by whom the […]

‘Over-repair’ inflating insurance premiums

Mark Llewellyn, managing director of smart repair network Revive!, believes insurers are paying too much for vehicles to be over-repaired by bodyshops. The statement comes in light of car insurance […]

FLA to develop motor finance standard

The Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) will develop a Motor Finance Specialist apprenticeship standard after gaining government approval. Working with employers in a Trailblazer group, it will work with members, […]

Arval flags fleet safety standards

Delivery fleets need to ensure that safety standards are being upheld as seasonal demand grows, says Arval. The vehicle leasing and fleet management company pointed out that new government figures […]

AA insurance revenues flatten out

The AA’s Insurance Services has reported a seven per cent drop in motor insurance policies in the first half of 2016 compared to 12 months ago. It said this was […]

Claims inflation a ‘significant risk’

Ageas says it is ‘cautious’ about the motor insurance market going forward. Speaking to Insurance Age, Ageas boss Andy Watson said claims inflation remains a very real risk for the […]

Flat sales for electric vehicles

Fleet management specialist Venson Automotive Solutions says diesel remains the fuel of choice for its customers. According to its latest figures less than three per cent of its vehicles sold […]

Whiplash claims inflated – APIL

The government has been misled by inflated fraud statistics issued by insurers, according to the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). The Association of British Insurers (ABI) estimates that whiplash […]

Insurance rates flat for first quarter

Figures released today show that British motor insurance rates were flat in the first quarter of 2016, with the average cost of a comprehensive motor insurance remaining at £671. However, […]

‘Flawed practice’ putting lives at risk

The Northern Ireland Bodyshop Alliance (NIBA) is deeply worried about the safety of drivers and passengers after research found that some insurers were ordering garages to fit replica parts to […]

CMA blamed for rising claims inflation

The failure of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to take action over the motor market is partly to blame for rising claims inflation, according to Covéa Insurance chief executive […]