Daily Motor News – Monday 8 June 2026

ILC ARTICLE

8th June 2026

Today’s Daily Motor News highlights the continued evolution of the motor and claims sectors as technology, regulation and consumer behaviour reshape the market.

Motor finance remains firmly in the spotlight, with the Financial Conduct Authority issuing a warning about misleading car finance claims advertisements and launching a further investigation into a motor finance claims management company. These developments underline the ongoing regulatory focus on consumer protection and market conduct.

Across the wider claims landscape, Aon’s latest Global Claims Study points to an increasingly active and complex claims environment, while the Chartered Insurance Institute’s New Generation Programme highlights the importance of developing future industry leaders.

In automotive, electric vehicles continue to dominate discussion. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has cautioned that strong EV growth should not be viewed as the end of the transition journey, while new research from Europcar suggests consumer concerns around EV adoption remain despite increasing uptake. Encouragingly, initiatives such as Waymo’s battery repurposing programme demonstrate how sustainability continues to evolve alongside technological innovation.

Meanwhile, supply chain resilience, automotive talent development and road safety remain key priorities as businesses navigate a rapidly changing operating environment.

Consumers warned about misleading car finance ‘money tips’ claims ads

Consumers are being warned to be wary of misleading car finance ‘money tips’ adverts issued by claims management companies (CMCs) and law firms on social media. 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

FCA launches investigation into second motor finance claims management company

The FCA has opened an enforcement investigation into Consultation Claims Limited (CCL) following concerns about its conduct in the period April 2025 to December 2025 in relation to motor finance claims. Read more

Entries open for flagship CII insurance and personal finance talent programme

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) is inviting applications for the next cohort of its flagship New Generation Programme. The professional body offers up to 60 emerging professionals from across the UK the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, raise their professional profiles and help shape the future of the profession. Read more

Zurich retail protection claims payments up 9% in 2025

Insurer Zurich UK has announced its Retail Protection claims paid statistics for 2025. Individual protection payments to customers and their families following a bereavement, illness or injury amounted to £392 million. This is up 9% year-on-year, from £361 million in 2024. Over the course of 2025, more than 5,500 new claims were paid, averaging 15 claims paid a day. In total, 97.4% of all individual protection claims were paid in 2025. Read more

SMMT: EV growth should not be mistaken for mission accomplished

Britain’s new car market has delivered its strongest May performance since before the pandemic, a welcome sign that motorists are responding to the massive range of products and deals on offer. With registrations up 7.1%, it was the best May since 2019 showing that despite persistent economic pressures, underlying demand remains resilient when affordability and choice align. Read more

A second life for EV batteries, clean energy for communities

As communities work to build more sustainable electricity grids, Waymo is championing the circular economy by transforming its retired electric vehicle batteries into clean energy storage in areas where it operates. Read more

Consumer EV concerns rise

New data from the Europcar EV barometer has uncovered a renewed rise in perceived barriers to EV adoption in Q1 2026 compared to Q4 2025, despite the fuel crisis. The figures suggest confidence remains fragile despite the maturing EV market and steadily increasing adoption. Read more

The top 10 most popular cars in the UK

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) continued to lead the UK market’s transformation in May, with uptake surging 34.2% to claim a record 27.3% share. This is the highest proportion so far in 2026. Read more

The supply chain protection gap: managing supply chain risk and targeting underinsurance

Cascading events, from geopolitical upheaval to natural disasters, are redrawing global supply chains. As risks continue to evolve, Gallagher’s latest global study reveals that businesses are under increasing pressure to strengthen supply chain protection. Read more

Used values ease in May under seasonal pressures

Average used car values came under some pressure in May, averaging £7,280 across the month, representing a £152 (2.0%) decline compared to April’s figures. Read more

The IMI powers the future of automotive talent as it sponsors Coventry University team competing in Shell Eco-Marathon

Demonstrating its commitment to the future of automotive talent, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is partnering with the Coventry University Eco-Marathon team – Phoenix Racing – for this year’s mileage challenge. Read more

PCC issues World Cup drink-drive warning as fans prepare for late-night matches

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster is urging football fans to plan ahead and never get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol as the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway this week (June 11). Read more

Amanda Harris has joined vMobility as its new Technical Claims Manager. Read more

The Geneva Association announces today that Lard Friese, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Committee of Aegon, was appointed Chair of the organisation at its spring 2026 board meeting on 3 June. Lard Friese has been Vice Chair of the Geneva Association since November 2024 and succeeds Lee Yuan Siong, Group Chief Executive & President of AIA, who will remain on the board following completion of his term as Chair. Read more

James Viney has started a new role as a Solutions Architect at Admiral Group plc.