Daily Motor News – Wednesday 27 May 2026 

Nik Jethwa, Head of the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) at City of London Police, said: “This latest update from the IFB shows fraudulent insurance claims are rising, with reports at an all-time high. As criminal networks become more sophisticated, IFED is more committed than ever to tackling ‘crash for cash’ schemes that push up premiums for honest policyholders. We will continue to investigate these offences thoroughly, disrupt organised criminal networks and bring those responsible to justice” Read more

Crash for cash fraud: Rise in scammers deliberately causing accidents with innocent drivers 

Deliberate crashes caused by fraudsters trying to claim compensation against innocent drivers are on the rise with more than 9,000 reports last year, according to the Insurance Fraud Bureau. Read more

DAC Beachcroft: Motor Data Review 

DAC Beachcroft has released its quarterly motor data review. The interactive document features analysis and forecasting of data in both the MOJ and OIC portals. Read more

UK motor insurance fraud hotspots revealed as public warned of latest scam tactics 

The UK’s top hotspots for motor insurance fraud have been revealed to help protect the public, following an analysis of 3.3 million claims by the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB). Read more

ARC360 2026 brings industry together 

Close to 400 delegates from across the UK vehicle repair and motor claims sector came together at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon, for ARC360 2026, with the event delivering a full day of discussion around electrification, repair complexity, claims economics and the future structure of the market. Read more

ClaimsTech momentum builds 

Positive engagement and early business opportunities are already emerging from ClaimsTech – The Pitch 2026 following the announcement of this year’s finalists. The annual programme, delivered by ILC, is designed to support start-up and scale-up insurtech businesses by connecting them with senior claims professionals, insurers and industry stakeholders from across the UK market. Read more

Automotive ransomware more than doubled – and AI is partly to blame 

Financially motivated hackers escalated their focus on the automotive and smart mobility sector in 2025, with ransomware now accounting for nearly half of all recorded cybersecurity incidents – a rate that more than doubled year over year, according to an annual industry report by Upstream. Read more

Stellantis and Applied Intuition Expand Collaboration with STLA Brain to Advance Vehicle Software and Enhance Customer Experience 

Stellantis and Applied Intuition today announced the expansion of their strategic technology partnership, building on their existing work on STLA SmartCockpit to support the development of the next generation of Stellantis’ STLA Brain intelligent vehicle platform. Read more

New BYD Dolphin G supermini revealed as UK’s smallest PHEV 

The new BYD Dolphin G DM-i is the Chinese firm’s first car developed specifically for Europe – and will take on both electric and petrol rivals with an unusual plug-in hybrid powertrain. Read more

Innovation Group: EV repairs are reshaping motor claims, and creating opportunities for smarter, stronger outcomes 

For many years, electric vehicles (EVs) were seen as a future consideration for the insurance industry. Today that perspective has firmly shifted. Electrification is no longer on the horizon – it is already influencing the way motor claims are assessed, managed and delivered. Read more

Fix Auto UK and Admiral launch co-branded facility 

Fix Auto UK has strengthened its long-standing relationship with Admiral by launching a dedicated co-branded repair centre in Daventry, Northamptonshire. Read more

Cyber claims: How breaches trigger litigation and regulatory action 

Cyber breaches increasingly have a “long tail”, developing beyond the initial impact into long-running legal and regulatory challenges. In any cyber claim, understanding how third-party liability and regulatory cover responds is key to supporting your clients. Read more

AGE members reunite at Ferrari Museums in Modena for biannual global meeting under the theme ‘are you ready?’ 

The Automotive Glass Experts (AGE) network held its annual face-to-face Global Members Meeting last week at the iconic Ferrari Museums in Modena, Italy, a fitting backdrop for a gathering built around innovation, performance, and the road ahead. Read more

Alan Wheat has started a new position as Claims Governance and Best Practice Manager at Markerstudy Group. 

Sarah Jayne Osborn has started a new role as Leapmotor Operations Manager at Stellantis UK. 

Ezi Methods’ co-founder Ben Cardy sadly passed away peacefully on Bank Holiday Monday following a short illness. Chris Dore, Group Operations Director for Ezi Methods and ECS, said: “We are utterly devastated and struggling to come to terms with this immense loss. Ben was not only a driving force behind Ezi Methods, but also a respected figure and passionate advocate for our industry. His impact, leadership and friendship touched so many, and he will be deeply and sincerely missed by all who knew him. Ben passed peacefully, surrounded by the love of his wife Rebecca, daughter Sophie and very close family.”