Daily Motor News – Wednesday 3 September 2025 

Stuart Ballantyne, ILC Partner and MGA Sector Lead: “For too long, the MGA world has been the hidden secret of the claims supply chain market, and we are determined to continue to highlight its significant value. The event provides a vast opportunity for suppliers to expand their product base but also for MGAs to access the technology and quality claims solutions that enables them to truly compete on an equal footing with traditional insurers.” Read more

EMCC to deliver leading Market Intelligence 

ILC’s forthcoming Exclusive Motor Claims Conference (EMCC) 2025 is set to deliver the sector’s most insightful Market Intelligence as part of its leading agenda. Read more

Bridge strikes costing £23m per year caused by ‘driver error’ 

More than half of truck drivers admit that bridge strikes are caused by ‘driver error’, a survey by SNAP has found. Following the Government’s announcement of a £1bn investment package to future-proof the UK’s roads, bridges and tunnels, SNAP has reignited debate among truck drivers over who is responsible when bridge strikes occur. Read more

How insurance went from anecdotal to scientific 

The UK’s car insurance industry recently began using a new assessment system that is intended to give insurers a far more detailed view of risk, scoring each car from 1 to 99 in the areas of performance, damageability, repairability, safety and security. Read more

Sector lead interview: MGA Claims Conference 2025 

With the MGA Claims Conference 2025 – held in association with the MGAA – set to take place on 6 November at the QEII Centre, London we caught up with Stuart Ballantyne, ILC Partner and MGA Sector Lead, to find out more… Read more

Alarm raised as private capital floods into insurance 

For centuries, insurance has been built on long memories and conservative capital. Now, the influx of private equity and hedge funds into the industry is testing those foundations – and sparking growing concern among some of its most seasoned leaders. Read more

Jaguar Land Rover production severely hit by cyber-attack 

A cyber-attack has “severely disrupted” Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) vehicle production, including at its two main UK plants. The company, which is owned by India’s Tata Motors, said it took immediate action to lessen the impact of the hack and is working quickly to restart operations. Read more

How Tesla And Waymo’s Radically Different Robotaxi Approaches Will Shape The Industry 

A month after Tesla launched a trial robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, in June for select fans, CEO Elon Musk told investors that the company’s driverless taxis would likely be available to “half the population of the U.S.” by the end of this year. Read more

Renault launches new courtesy car programme 

Renault UK is rolling out a new courtesy car programme across its network following a pilot phase with several dealerships. The new initiative, called Renault Drive, is in partnership with One Nexus Group and Renault UK and can be accessed by the dealer network through a web-based platform. Read more

Procurement leaders grapple with ESG, AI, and geopolitical risks 

In a recent Reuters webinar, industry experts emphasize integration of ESG priorities, harnessing AI responsibly, and navigating regulatory and tariff uncertainty. Read more

ClaimsTech – The Pitch 2025: Strala – reimagining the TPA model with AI-powered claims resolution 

Strala Co-Founder and CTO Armando Schmid delivered a bold and compelling pitch at ClaimsTech – The Pitch 2025, challenging the status quo of third-party administration (TPA) in property and casualty claims. Read more

AX backs accident management as revenue driver for UK car dealers amidst market pressures 

AX is urging franchised dealers to adopt a more proactive approach to accident management as mounting challenges take their toll on the UK automotive retail sector. Read more

How can you manage geopolitical risks more effectively? Six risk management best practice ideas 

Geopolitical risk is a top concern for global businesses. Risk managers are well-placed to apply best practice and protect organizations from supply chain disruptions to economic instability and more. Read more

Michael Hill has started a new role as Chief Operating Officer at LKQ SYNETIQ 

Rhiannon Parry has started a new position as Key Account Manager at AX