Daily Motor News – Tuesday 08 September 2026

ILC ARTICLE

8th September 2026

“The insurance industry is facing increasingly complex fraud risks that often span multiple parties, claims and points in the insurance journey,” said James Burge, Global Head of Fraud at Hiscox. “As fraud becomes more organised and interconnected, insurers need better ways to connect intelligence across underwriting, claims and investigations.” Read more

Millions risk uninsured driving

Around 4.5 million UK motorists have driven a borrowed car in the past year without checking their insurance cover, according to new research from Tempcover. Read more

Unmasking Fraud: Verisk Releases Fraud Discovery, connecting intelligence, analytics and investigations in one powerful fraud platform

Verisk, a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry, today announced Verisk Fraud Discovery, a fraud prevention platform that unifies fraud intelligence, advanced analytics, network analysis, digital media forensics, and case management into a single, scalable solution. Read more

AXA and Publicis Sapient collaborate to deploy Global AI Hub at scale

AXA has announced a strategic partnership with Publicis Sapient to accelerate the next phase of its AI transformation. The agreement focuses on further developing “Global AI Hub” to scale AI agents safely, securely and responsibly at speed across its operations. Read more

Cheapest car insurance for new drivers, and what actually moves the price

There is no single cheapest insurer for a new driver. Your age, your postcode, the car and the way you buy all move the number, and the same driver can see quotes hundreds of pounds apart on the same afternoon. Read more

Why the ‘Temu Range Rover’ is such a threat to Jaguar Land Rover

Jaguar Land Rover’s decision to shed 4,000 jobs comes after the carmaker has travelled down a very rough road. The company has seen sales fall in all of its major markets and has been dealing with the consequences of a devastating cyber-attack that paralysed production last year. Read more

JLR job cuts are symptom of a near-perfect storm: Executive View

On the news that Jaguar Land Rover will be cutting 4,000 jobs, David Bailey, professor of business economics at the Birmingham Business School, writes that JLR’s latest round of job cuts should be treated as much more than another round of corporate restructuring. Read more

Used car market gains momentum as both independent & franchise retailers record growth for first time this year

The UK’s used car market showed clear signs of underlying strength in August, with Autotrader’s latest market data revealing sales volumes grew across franchise, independent and supermarket retailers for the first time this year, while its AI-powered Retail Price Index points to continued stability in retail prices. Read more

OMODA&JAECOO expands RAC partnership to enhance UK roadside and repair support

OMODA&JAECOO UK has launched a new partnership with the RAC that further strengthens its customer support and aftersales services, going live with a dedicated Vehicle Off Road (VOR) operation. Read more

Winter driving is more than snow and ice: is your team prepared?

When we think about winter driving, snow and ice are often the first things that come to mind. But the challenges facing drivers begin long before the first snowfall. Read more

Operational resilience and the case for dual supply

 Speaking on the Showcase Stage at ILC’s Motor Repair event back in May, Eddie Longworth, CEO of e2e Total Loss Claims Management, explored how FCA Operational Resilience requirements are influencing insurer supply-chain strategy and why dual-supply models are becoming an increasingly important consideration for regulated businesses. Read more