Daily Motor News – Friday 13 February 2026  

Insurers line up for ClaimsTech – The Pitch 2026 

Momentum continues to build for ClaimsTech – The Pitch 2026, as more than 25 major insurers are now confirmed to attend the event on 18 June in London. Headline sponsored by global law firm Kennedys, and supported by Corporate Partner Verisk and sponsor Shift Technology, this year’s competition offers start-ups a unique opportunity to showcase cutting-edge claims technology in front of the industry’s most influential decision-makers.  Read more

Trump revokes landmark ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public health 

US President Donald Trump has reversed a key Obama-era scientific ruling that underpins all federal actions on curbing planet-warming gases. The so-called 2009 “endangerment finding” concluded that a range of greenhouse gases were a threat to public health. It’s become the legal bedrock of federal efforts to rein in emissions, especially in vehicles. Read more

QuestGates analysis of DVLA data reveals UK’s most stolen car makes and models in 2025 

The UK’s largest owner-managed loss adjusting and claims solutions group, QuestGates, has completed its initial analysis of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) Lost or Stolen (LoS) data for 2025, revealing encouraging trends for the motor insurance market. Read more

Acorn Group scales AI deployment with Simplifai partnership 

Acorn Group has significantly expanded its use of Simplifai’s Agentic AI platform across its operations following a successful initial deployment in early 2025. The roll-out makes Simplifai Acorn’s enterprise-wide Agentic AI partner, now supporting more than 400 claim handlers and accelerating the insurer’s strategy to automate and enhance key areas of its claims function. Read more

Levelling Up: How Gamification is Redefining the UK Insurance Landscape 

For decades, the insurance industry has been characterised by its invisible nature. It exists as a product you pay for, hope never to use, and rarely think about until a renewal notice lands in your inbox. However, a shift in digital strategy is currently underway. By integrating gamification, insurers are moving away from being silent financial safety nets toward becoming active, engaging partners in their customers’ daily lives. Read more

Update: Further convictions in UK’s largest nuisance call investigation 

We are pleased to announce that two further individuals have been convicted following our extensive investigation into the unlawful accessing and sale of personal information obtained from over 400 garages across the UK, as well as claims management and insurance companies. Read more

RAC wins Moneyfacts ‘Car Insurance Provider of Year’ for fifth year in a row 

RAC Insurance has won ‘Car Insurance Provider of the Year’ for the fifth consecutive time at the prestigious Moneyfactscompare.co.uk Awards 2026. The awards – which are considered a badge of quality and are widely respected throughout the industry – combine feedback from hundreds of thousands of consumers with Moneyfacts expert in-house analysis, with categories spanning the savings, mortgage, banking and insurance markets. Read more

RAC Warranty reveals largest claim paid out 

A £22,954 claim approved by RAC Warranty for a replacement engine and gearbox on a 2020 Audi was the largest claim paid out by the organisation last year. RAC Warranty’s 10 most common claim items last year were led by electrical systems, followed by engine; front suspension and hubs; cooling system; body exterior; fuel system; brakes; heating, ventilation and air conditioning; and body interior; and exhaust system. Read more

What do I need to know to prepare for Quantum? 

IBM took part in a panel discussion on quantum computing at the ABI Annual Conference this month. During the session, Chris Redmond, Director of Operational Resilience and Digital Transformation at IBM, outlined the biggest mistakes insurers could make by waiting too long to engage seriously with quantum and postquantum risks. Read more

Upgraded Ford Kuga Adds Hands-Free BlueCruise Technology 

Ford is redefining the driving experience for SUV customers across Europe by introducing its history-making BlueCruise hands-free driving technology to the new model year Ford Kuga. BlueCruise was the first system of its kind to receive regulatory approval in Europe when it debuted on the Ford Mustang Mach-E in 2023. Now, BlueCruise is set to bring a new level of comfort and convenience to one of Europe’s most popular family vehicles. Read more

Chery UK partners with Car Care Plan Protex 

Chery UK has partnered with Car Care Plan Protex to introduce a suite of branded insurance and accident management services for customers of its motoring brands, OMODA&JAECOO and CHERY. Read more

Beginning fully autonomous operations with the 6th-generation Waymo Driver 

Waymo will begin fully autonomous operations with its 6th-generation Driver —an important step in bringing our technology to more riders in more cities. This latest system serves as the primary engine for our next era of expansion, with a streamlined configuration that drives down costs while maintaining our uncompromising safety standards. Read more

XPeng looks to step up dealer growth as Chinese brand outlines plans for UK network 

Chinese brand XPeng is in talks with potential new dealer partners as the Chinese brand looks to continue growing its network in the UK. That is according to the outfit’s sales director, Jonny Miller, who has been outlining what 2026 will look like for the fledgling brand. Read more

Partnership over procurement – rethinking the TPA relationship 

As outsourcing continues to shape how claims are handled, the dynamic between MGAs, capacity providers and third-party administrators (TPAs) is evolving rapidly. While cost and efficiency remain important, more progressive partnerships are now being built on alignment, accountability and mutual ambition. Read more

Assessment of ADAS and DCAS: impacts on road safety, driver trust and policy 

The FIA European Bureau publishes a new study on the evolution of vehicle automation and driver assistance technologies. Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Dynamic Control Assistance Systems (DCAS) are designed to support drivers and reduce accidents. Read more

Enterprise to host charity football match 

On 7 May, Enterprise Mobility will be hosting a charity football match in support of Insurance United Against Dementia, backing the amazing work of the Alzheimer’s Society. Having already raised nearly £75,000 and counting, the game will take place at Macclesfield Town FC. Read more