Daily Motor News – Friday 05 June 2026  

The broker as architect: Designing the future of automotive insurance 

Fred Bouchet, WTW Head of Automotive Affinity, explores the strategic shift from standard risk placement to holistic mobility architecture. Learn how vehicle manufacturers (OEMs) use connected telemetry and AI-driven APIs to build custom [WTW Insurance Distribution Ecosystems]. Read more

Ageas UK confirmed by bolttech as lead insurer for BYD embedded insurance proposition in the UK 

Ageas UK has been confirmed by bolttech as the lead insurer for the UK supporting the new embedded motor insurance proposition launched by BYD UK, one of the world’s fastest-growing electric vehicle manufacturers, powered by global insurtech, bolttech. Read more

Global Claims Study 

The 2026 Claims Study draws on Aon’s significant global claims experience and examines the evolving M&A and transactional liability landscape, with a focus on rising claim notifications, significant payment activity, and regional trends shaping outcomes across North America, EMEA, and APAC. Read more

Comment: What new vehicle technology means for fleet safety 

Ruth Purdie OBE, CEO, Road Safety Trust: “New technology is changing the way we drive. In recent years, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) – a range of technologies that help drivers with steering, braking and monitoring – have moved from premium extras to standard features on new vehicles and the potential safety benefits are significant.” Read more

The hidden cost of not claiming 

Most customers understand that making a claim may affect future premiums. But what if reporting an incident or paying for repairs themselves can have consequences too? As the Consumer Duty raises expectations around consumer understanding, Elvis Ampaabeng asks if the profession needs to do more to explain the cost of not claiming. Read more

IFB Appoints Colin Bushell and Stephen Long to Board of Directors 

The Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) has announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors following a call for applications issued to its C-suite membership earlier this year. Colin Bushell, Co-Founder and Director of Zebra Law, and Stephen Long, Chief Operating Officer at Covéa Insurance, have joined the Board, further strengthening its breadth of expertise and leadership. Read more

Using mobile phones while driving – data, facts and figures 

Mobile phones have become essential to everyday life, but their presence behind the wheel is proving deadly. From quick glances at notifications to hands-free conversations that still distract the brain, device use while driving is a growing factor in collisions in the UK and worldwide. Read more

New car market grows as consumers respond to choice and incentives 

The UK’s new car market delivered its strongest May performance since before the pandemic, with registrations rising 7.1% to 160,662 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The performance was the best recorded for the month since 2019, although still -12.6% behind pre-pandemic levels. Read more

LCV market grows for second month but EV transition still off pace 

The new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market rose 3.6% in May with 23,620 vans, pickups and 4x4s joining UK roads, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The performance marks a second successive month of growth for the first time since 2024. Read more

Drivers face mixed fortunes as diesel falls but petrol rises in May 

May proved to be a month of two very different fortunes for drivers, with the average price of a litre of petrol going up nearly 2.5p and diesel coming down 4.5p, analysis of RAC Fuel Watch data reveals. Read more

Self-Driving Car Company Waymo is Repurposing its Old EV Batteries 

Alphabet’s Waymo is set to repurpose its old electric-vehicle batteries as storage for solar power. The self-driving car company told WSJ Pro Sustainable Business it is partnering with B2U Storage Solutions in an effort to reuse thousands of its EV batteries, finding a new use for the old batteries as large-scale energy-storage systems that can stash power to shore up the electric grid. Read more

Simpler climate reporting rules could save firms £20m annually 

Investment firms could save around £20m a year under new proposals from the FCA to simplify climate reporting for investment products. The FCA estimates it could deliver these savings by replacing detailed product-level reports based on the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) with simpler, more targeted information for retail investors, in line with the Consumer Duty. Read more

Funding the Real Economy: FLA Launches its Impact Report 2026 

The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) will launch its first-ever Impact Report, The Hidden Engine Behind UK Growth, on 29 June to an audience of industry leaders, politicians and the media. Read more

‘Apocalyptic’ Tata Steel fire sees ‘substantial’ damage to production line 

People living near the Tata Steel plant in south Wales have been asked to stay indoors after a “major” fire broke out. The blaze started at one of the Port Talbot site’s processing lines at about 20:00 BST on Wednesday with staff safely evacuated, Tata Steel said. Read more

Carpenters Group Head of People, Sarah Pickerill has been recognised with an award at the HR Directors Awards 2026. She was a winner in the £25m – £65m turnover category. Read more

Aon plc, a leading global professional services firm, today announced the appointment of José María Navas as Chief Claims Officer for EMEA. In this role, Navas leads the firm’s claims organization across EMEA, overseeing strategy, advocacy and claims preparation capabilities to support clients in navigating an increasingly complex claims environment. He will report to Luca Tassarotti, Head of Commercial Risk for EMEA. 

Ryan Johnson, Senior Vice President, Enterprise Mobility UK & Ireland, has been appointed as new Vice Chair of the BVRLA. Ryan will succeed current Chair Lakshmi Moorthy in 2027. Matthew Rumble, CEO of KINTO UK, has also been appointed new Chair of the Leasing and Fleet Management Committee. Read more