Motor
Tokio Marine HCC buys fleet specialist MGA Direct Commercial
Tokio Marine HCC International has struck a deal to buy Chelmsford-based motor managing general agent Direct Commercial Limited, entering a new sector.
ALA expands range with pothole insurance
Yorkshire-based GAP insurance provider ALA Insurance has expanded its product offering with the launch of a specialist pothole insurance policy, in a move it claimed targets one of the “more persistent and costly problems facing UK motorists”.
MGAs increasingly important in placing niche fleet, according to broker survey
Waste, hazardous and recycling fleets are the hardest commercial motor segment to place due to limited market capacity, according to 71% of brokers surveyed by Direct Commercial.
James Hallam steps in as Anthony Jones appoints liquidator
Insurance broker Anthony Jones has appointed joint liquidators, with customers being offered an option to transfer to James Hallam.
Admiral profits back 18% as CEO describes market as “more challenging”
The UK’s largest personal lines insurer Admiral has reported an 18% decline in group profit before tax to £429.2m (H1 25: £521m) in its half year results today.
Sabre hungry for ‘as much growth as we can lay our hands on’ but only at ‘right margin’, says CEO
Sabre grew by more than expected in the first half of the year, adding new broker agencies every week, CEO Geoff Carter has confirmed.
IFED warns of identity data theft risk in crash for cash escalation
The Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department has warned scammers are using ever more aggressive tactics in crash for cash fraud, with a growing threat of identity theft.
Sabre grows GWP, holds COR and profits steady at half-year
Motor insurer Sabre grew premiums by 15.7% in the first half of 2026, as profits and the combined operating ratio remained consistent.
Top 100 broker Premium Choice returned to growth in 2025
Motor specialist Premium Choice grew turnover and profit in 2025, returning to growth after slipping back the year before.
UK and Ireland remains Axa’s softest commercial market in Europe
Axa has reported that the UK and Ireland is its softest market across Europe for commercial insurance and third for personal lines.
Motor insurance payouts hit record £3.2bn in Q2
Insurers paid out a record £3.2bn to support motor insurance customers in Q2 2026, according to the latest data from the Association of British Insurers.
Chinese car brands now account for 1.2% of UK PL motor policies
Only one in five consumers [21%] shopping for motor insurance switched provider in Q4 2025 – the lowest level recorded since Q1 2023, according to new research.
Motor insurers to report “heavier” losses in 2026 – EY
UK motor insurers are expected to report heavier losses in 2026 with net combined ratio of 108% forecast, after reporting a small underwriting loss in 2025, according to EY’s latest analysis.
Allianz begins Northern Ireland digital push with Complete Mini Fleet
Allianz UK has confirmed the launch of Complete Mini Fleet in Northern Ireland.
Q&A: Gallagher’s Nick Harris
The CEO of Gallagher’s UK and Ireland retail division, Nick Harris, reflects on his two years in the role, growing in the soft market, restructuring after deals and the one that never happened.
PCW to launch “UK first AI-enabled digital broker”
The Mony Group today claimed it is set to launch what it has described as “a UK first AI-enabled digital broker” with motor to be the go-live offering.
Kent broker halted from doing regulated activity by the FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority has today announced Anthony Jones has agreed to stop carrying out any Part 4A permission regulated activity, meaning it can't provide any services on behalf of an insurer.
One Sure first broker to roll out with AI programme from CDL
Freedom Insurance has become the first UK broker to join CDL’s AI Inside Accelerator programme and has gone live with AI-enabled self-service capabilities, Insurance Age can reveal.
Q&A: Edward Hill, chief commercial officer at Admiral Business
Admiral has over 70 broker relationships and more to come. It moved into taxi earlier this year and is eyeing up more opportunities, Edward Hill tells Insurance Age, as he shares his journey to becoming chief commercial officer at Admiral Business.
Wakam drives into roadside assistance market with PIB partnership
Wakam UK has entered the roadside assistance market through a three-year partnership with Rescuemycar.com, the breakdown cover specialist of the PIB Group.
Lumara looks to Covéa again for London and South underwriting leader
Business and motor trade combined insurance specialist Lumara has added Jason Hartard as motor trade development underwriter joining from Covéa.