Daily Motor News – Thursday 03 September 2026 

EMCC sets claims agenda 

ILC has set out the final agenda for its Exclusive Motor Claims Conference (EMCC) 2026, bringing together senior insurance claims leaders to examine the key issues influencing the motor claims market. Read more

Uber launches UK’s first robotaxis with a driver – here’s what it’s like to ride in one 

Londoners are able to hail the UK’s first robotaxis – as Uber today becomes the first company to launch a self-driving minicab. Initially, it only has 15 autonomous vehicles with a licence to operate in the city, and each one must have a human safety driver behind the wheel ready to take control if anything goes wrong. Read more

Older van premiums fall 

Older vans have recorded the largest insurance price reductions during 2026, according to Defaqto analysis published as new ‘76’ registration plate vehicles enter the market. Read more

CII roundtable finds firms want practical support to prove good customer outcomes in Consumer Duty Board reporting 

A new Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) roundtable report finds insurance and financial planning firms are making positive progress in Consumer Duty Board reporting, but continue to face practical challenges in proving that good customer outcomes are being delivered. Read more

Lloyd’s market delivers solid first half performance, despite softening rate environment and rising geopolitical tensions 

Lloyd’s, today announced the market’s results for the first six months of 2026, reporting gross written premium of £34.7bn (HY 2025: £32.5bn) and a combined ratio of 90.8% (HY 2025: 92.5%). The market remains on track to deliver the full-year results previously guided. Read more

EV appetite rises as confidence in resale value collapses 

Australia’s largest motor insurer has released its third annual electric vehicle (EV) survey finding consumer interest has risen significantly since 2024 – but confidence in resale value has collapsed, repair anxiety persists across the whole market, and a used EV segment is forming faster than the infrastructure to support it. Read more

Carpenters opens Cardiff office 

Carpenters Group has expanded its UK operations with the opening of a new office in Cardiff, strengthening its presence in Wales and increasing its capacity to support insurer partners and customers. Read more

Vizion Drive expands mobility offer 

Vizion Drive is preparing to launch three new solutions for bodyshops as it expands its mobility proposition beyond traditional vehicle provision. Read more

Repairify and Opus unite 

Repairify and Opus IVS are bringing together their diagnostic technology, expertise and support capabilities following completion of their merger in July, creating a broader proposition for repairers as vehicle technology becomes increasingly complex. Read more

AutoRaise expands apprentice support 

AutoRaise is evolving its bursary programme into a new Employer Support Fund, with the potential to support up to 120 businesses and apprentices each year. Read more

Partnership with The Green Parts Specialists helps Europcar Mobility Group UK avoid more than 122 tonnes of carbon emissions YTD 

UK leader in vehicle dismantling and recycling, The Green Parts Specialists, has helped Europcar significantly increase the proportion of its company car and fleet vehicles repaired using certified green parts. As a result, more than 122 tCO₂e have been avoided by the mobility provider in 2026 to date. Read more

Private equity confirms a timeless principle: Purchase price matters 

Recent data shows that buyout firms that maintain strict price discipline are delivering significantly higher MOIC than their peers. Read more 

Stuart Sandell, AVP at Enterprise Mobility is celebrating 25 years with the business having started out as a management trainee at Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Hove. 

Dave Gill is taking on a new role as Director of Claims Strategy and Customer Experience at Allianz UK. 

Ellie Grist (nee Attwater) has started a new role as Motor Trading Price Manager at Ageas UK. 

Hayley Richards has started a new role as Supplier Manager at Hastings Direct. 

Emmanuel Souply has joined Solvd/Innovation Group as Global Head of Network Development. 

Arnaud Agostini has started a new chapter as CEO if Nextlane. He had previously spent 24 years with Solera. 

More than 500 new ‘76’ number plates have been banned after falling foul of the DVLA’s checks for rude or offensive combinations. Read more