Daily Motor News – Wednesday 09 September 2026 

DVSA chief executive Beverley Warmington, said: “There’s more to do and we’re not going to stop until every learner can get a fair test slot when they need one but today’s figures show our plan is working.” Read more

EMCC ready for claims leaders 

ILC’s Exclusive Motor Claims Conference (EMCC) 2026 takes place this Thursday, bringing senior insurance claims leaders together in London for a day focused on the issues shaping the motor claims market. Read more

Aviva leads satisfaction risers 

Aviva emerged as one of the strongest performers for improving customer satisfaction in August, with claims handling, clear communication and straightforward customer journeys helping to rebuild confidence in the brand. Read more

Insurers face AI verification gap 

Insurers are accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation faster than their ability to verify the information those systems rely on, according to new research commissioned by Clearspeed. Read more

Insurers struggle to scale AI 

Fewer than one in four insurers have successfully integrated artificial intelligence (AI) across their organisations, despite the majority reporting revenue gains from AI and data initiatives, according to new research from Accenture. Read more

Allied Universal targets claims fraud 

Allied Universal Compliance and Investigations will explore how social media and open-source intelligence (OSINT) can support the investigation of potentially fraudulent insurance claims during a webinar later this month. Taking place at 3pm on 30 September, the session will examine how publicly available information can be used as part of an intelligence-led approach to claims investigations. Read more

Suncorp’s Vero enters rideshare motor market with Uber and Cover Genius 

Australia: Suncorp-owned insurer Vero has partnered with Uber and embedded insurance provider Cover Genius to launch what the companies describe as Australia’s first rideshare-dedicated, pay-per-kilometre comprehensive motor insurance product for eligible Uber driver-partners. Read more

Learner drivers still waiting 20 weeks to book tests 

Learner drivers have to wait an average 20 weeks before booking a practical test, according to new figures, despite attempts to reduce delays. The data from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for August is only a marginal improvement from an 20.2 weeks in July. Read more

VWFS launches Drive platform 

Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) UK has launched Drive, a new digital vehicle marketplace bringing together used vehicles, leasing options, finance and buying guidance in one place. Read more

Veridox develops AI Courtroom 

Veridox – winners of ILC’s ClaimsTech – The Pitch 2026 – has developed an ‘AI Courtroom’ designed to help organisations assess whether images are authentic or have been generated using artificial intelligence (AI). Read more

Verisk launches fraud platform 

Verisk has launched Fraud Discovery, a new platform bringing together fraud intelligence, analytics and investigation capabilities to help insurers identify and respond to increasingly complex fraud risks. Read more

Fix Auto welcomes degree apprentices 

Fix Auto UK has welcomed its first two degree apprentices, marking what the business describes as a new route into the UK vehicle repair sector for young talent. Read more

Laird questions borderline write-offs 

Independent vehicle engineering specialist Laird has called for greater scrutiny of borderline total losses, warning that some commercially viable vehicle repairs could be lost when initial estimates marginally exceed repair thresholds. Read more