Solus names new COO
Solus ARC has appointed Clare Davies as its chief operating officer. She will report to Simon Smith, Solus managing director and Aviva repair lead. Davies joins Solus with more than […]
motor insurance
Rural car theft on the increase
NFU Mutual has warned people in rural areas to be wary of rising thefts of Land Rover Defenders. It found that thefts of this vehicle rose by 34% in 2021, […]
Motofix secures AA partnership
Motofix Group has announced that all eight accident repair locations covering the South and South West of England have been appointed by AA Insurance covering both the AA Underwriting and […]
Motor premiums creeping up
The average price of motor insurance rose in the second quarter, according to data published by the ABI. Its Motor Insurance Premium Tracker found that the average policy has increased […]
CRU falling short as claims figures fall
A freedom of information request has revealed falling motor claims figures from the Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU). Only 93,113 motor claims were recorded in the second quarter of 2022, down […]
Motor claims inflation set to keep rising
UK motor claims inflation is set to continue rising, according to analysts at J.P. Morgan. They say this is because of continued supply chain issues coupled with wider inflationary pressures. […]
Keyless thefts make up 94% of stolen vehicles
Stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) expert Tracker has reported that 94% of the vehicles it recovered in the first half of 2022 were stolen without the thief having possession of the […]
S&G expands in the north
Insurance claims solutions business S&G Response has expanded its footprint in the north of England by opening a new 4,000 sqft office in Halifax. The new site created an initial […]
Drivers favour monthly bills
New research has found that almost one in three (30%) drivers prefer to pay for their car on a monthly basis. According to a new Opinium survey of 2,000 UK […]
WTW unveils repair inflation prediction tool
WTW has released a new solution that integrates Audatex repair data with its own historical data to forecast repair cost inflation. The solution, which also incorporates machine learning, predicts repair […]
Perfect 10 for the Vella Group
The Vella Group has opened its 10th bodyshop and third LV= General Insurance Sole Supply site. The Vella Group Bradford is 14,000 sqft site and boasts the latest repair technology […]
Average premiums lowest for seven years
The average price paid for motor insurance in the first quarter of 2022 fell by five per cent to its lowest level in nearly seven years. According to the Association of […]
