Daily Motor News – Wednesday 14 May 2025 

Ursula Jallow, Director at the IFB, said: “New drivers are caught out by Ghost Brokers because they face higher premiums and have had less experience in purchasing insurance policies for themselves, which unfortunately means they are more likely to be attracted to car insurance deals, that are too good to be true. 

“The impact is devastating. We’ve seen victims lose thousands of pounds, have their identities stolen, their confidence and self-esteem shattered, and in some cases, they have even had their car seized for driving uninsured.”  Read more

Aviva / Direct Line merger inquiry 

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the anticipated acquisition by Aviva plc of Direct Line Insurance Group plc. Read more

Majority of taxi drivers targeted by ‘CRASH FOR CASH’ fraudsters in three key urban cities, exclusive new insurance data reveals 

The specialist taxi insurance provider, Merseyside-based Acorn Insurance, has identified a growing trend of ‘crash for cash’ fraud incidents targeting taxi drivers. Read more

Don’t get it ghosted! New drivers warned of rise in fake car insurance deals on social media 

Young drivers are encouraged to watch out for bogus car insurance deals being sold online by fraudsters known as ‘Ghost Brokers’, which are on-the-rise and can leave victims out of pocket and facing criminal consequences for driving uninsured. Read more

Insurers reassess D&O coverage as global risks rise 

Global conditions in the directors’ and officers’ (D&O) insurance market are shifting as insurers recalibrate strategies amid ongoing competition and rising litigation risk, according to the latest Gallagher Specialty D&O Global State of the Market Report. Read more

Nissan to cut 11,000 more jobs and shut seven factories 

Japanese carmaker Nissan has said it will cut another 11,000 jobs globally and shut seven factories as it shakes up the business in the face of weak sales. Read more

Tesla Wants To Deploy Robotaxis. Federal Investigators Have Questions 

The National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) has sent Tesla a comprehensive list of questions regarding the automaker’s robotaxi rollout. Specifically, federal safety investigators want to know how Tesla’s so-called Full-Self Driving (Supervised) advanced driver assistance system operates in poor weather conditions, such as “sun glare, fog, airborne dust, rain, or snow.” Read more

Driving decisions with data: ACEA launches an interactive tracker to map progress on key zero-emission metrics 

Reliable data helps drive intelligent decision-making, ensuring that policies accurately reflect realities. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has developed a new interactive tracker to help map progress on electrification and the zero-emission transition. Read more

A New Era of Regulation – BIBA responds to FCA consultation 

In his opening address at the BIBA Conference 2025, BIBA CEO Graeme Trudgill has welcomed the FCA’s new consultation paper CP25/12 ‘Simplifying The Insurance Rules.’  Referring to it as the culmination of BIBA’s close and constructive work with the FCA, Trudgill explained that it will help towards “addressing so many of BIBA’s key member Manifesto regulation points”. Read more

Safe Streets: Collision Investigation and Data at the Heart of Road Safety 

Each year, over a million people lose their lives in road traffic collisions, with 50 million others injured. Road crashes remain the leading cause of death for people aged 5 to 29, a tragic statistic that underscores the urgency of action. Read more

Bringing rhetoric into reality 

BVRLA Chief Executive, Toby Poston, comments: As we approach a year since the last General Election returned a Labour Government, there is a much more tangible milestone coming up. Next month will see the Government announce its Industrial Strategy and the outcome of its Comprehensive Spending Review. Both will include long-term commitments relating to all industries, issues, and individuals living in the UK.” Read more

Admiral Group plc has appointed Paola Bonomo as an Independent Non-Executive Director. 

Myles Homewood has started a new position as Head of Operations at ANSA Claims. 

Millie Boyd has started a new position as Director of Transformation at Innovation Group UK. 

Zoe Davison has started a new role as Insurance Repair & Claims Product Manager at Motability Operations Ltd. 

Ben Shearer has joined Admiral Pioneer as a Senior Motor Fleet Underwriter.