Motor
Van insurance softening accelerates
Van insurance premiums fell by 4.5% in the three months to August 2026, taking the annual decline to 11%.
The stats: Competition continues to drive down commercial premiums in Q2 2026
Commercial lines rates remained on a negative trajectory in the second quarter of the year across all classes of business covered in the Acturis Commercial Broking Index. Ida Axling investigates.
Martin aims for top corporate spot with Aviva Premier
Aviva leader Dave Martin explains why after expansion in digital, SME and mid-market, targeting top of the table in the corporate insurance space is the logical next step on the journey, and how its new proposition will deliver for the changing needs of…
Podcast: Reid and Clegg present Double Indemnity – episode 14, John O’Roarke and Phil Bunker
Former LV and Churchill managers John O’Roarke and Phil Bunker join Stuart Reid and Toby Clegg for the latest episode of the Double Indemnity podcast series.
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.
Ageas UK GWP jumps as Esure deal flows in
Ageas has posted a 72% hike in gross written premiums in the UK to €1.42bn (£1.21bn) for the first half of the year as the takeovers of Esure and Saga’s underwriter Acromas Insurance Company continued to kick in.
Meet the MGA: Lumara
Having helped set-up one MGA in Arista two decades ago, Lumara CEO David Aslin explains why he is going again, seeking to be a top three partner with its brokers through a combination of expertise, flexible products and agency exclusivity.
Blog: Drug drivers deserve a second chance – even if you think they don’t
Drug-driving has overtaken drink-driving in Britain. It is a deeply worrying milestone – but what we do with drivers after they have been punished matters too, says Russell Tanner, head of insurance relations and development at 1 Answer Insurance.
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.