ABI slams “unnecessary, unworkable and unfair” motor ruling

A tractor in a field

ABI warns that owners of vehicles like golf buggies and motorised lawnmowers could be forced to take out third party insurance unless the European Commission takes action.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has slammed the “unnecessary, unworkable and unfair” European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruling that could force off-road vehicle users to take out third party insurance.

The trade body said there was “no evidence” that the 2014 Vnuk ruling was needed in the UK.

It added that if the law on motor insurance were to change it “could prove the next lucrative hunting ground for claims management companies”.

Consultation
The scathing comments followed the

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@insuranceage.co.uk.

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@insuranceage.co.uk to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Insurance Age? View our subscription options

Register

Sign up and gain access to five complimentary news articles every month.

Already have an account? Sign in here

This address will be used to create your account

Broking profits fall at Saga

Underlying profit before tax in Saga’s insurance broking arm fell to £39.8m for the year ended 31 January 2024, compared with £71.5m in the previous period.

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have an Insurance Age account, please register now.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an indvidual account here: