Motor claims leaders unite as ARC360 countdown continues

With ARC360 2026 fast approaching, the UK’s leading voices in motor claims and vehicle repair are preparing to gather at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon on 21 May. As the sector faces rapid technological and operational change, this flagship ILC event offers an unparalleled opportunity for collaboration across the entire motor ecosystem.

More than 400 delegates are expected, including representatives from over 90 insurers, 15 vehicle manufacturers and a wide spectrum of repairers and supply chain leaders. The event will address key challenges facing the sector – from increasing vehicle complexity and skills shortages to capacity constraints and supply chain pressures.

With a dynamic mix of keynote sessions, technical showcases, expert panels and live vehicle demonstrations, ARC360 is designed to foster cross-sector dialogue and practical problem-solving. This year also sees the introduction of the ‘New Generation Hub’, delivered in partnership with AutoRaise, placing future talent and skills development firmly in the spotlight.

The 2026 speaker line-up highlights the breadth of expertise across the sector, with confirmed participants including:

• Joe Baynham, Business Development Manager, Solera Audatex
• Clare Davies, Chief Operating Officer, Solus Accident Repair Centre
• Matthew Freeman, Managing Consultant, CAP HPI
• Dan Harrowell, Principal Engineer – Advanced Technologies, Thatcham Research
• Natalie Horton, Interim Senior Manager – Motor Operations, The AA
• Richard Ketley, National Repair Network Manager, esure
• Scott McCammon, Head of Motor Repair, Admiral
• Jason Mole, Commercial Vehicle Managing Director, Steer Automotive Group Ltd
• Satty Nanuwa, National Sales & Partnership Manager, Repairify
• Kate Nash, Head of Outsourcing & Supply Chain Management, Tesco Insurance & Money Services
• Steve Oakley, Technical Manager, Scania UK
• Chris Payne, Head of DLG Auto Services, DLG/Aviva
• Tom Pearson, Commercial Director, CPD Bodies Ltd
• Keiran Perks, Managing Director, Express Bodyworks
• Martyn Rowley, Executive Director, NBRA
• Paul Sell, Managing Director, Trend Tracker
• Andy Smith, Business Sector Manager – Collision Repair, Mirka (UK) Ltd
• Emma Speed, Managing Director, AutoRaise
• Tina Williams, General Manager, Autocraft Telford Ltd

ARC360 is supported by ILC Corporate Partners including Allscreens, Solera Audatex, BASF, e2e, Mirka, NWVA, Prasco UK, Repairify, S&G and Sherwin-Williams. Thatcham Research returns as Event Sponsor, with AutoRaise, NBRA and Trend Tracker as Industry Body Partners, and Stellantis as Vehicle Manufacturer Partner.

Alongside these, additional exhibitors confirmed for the 2026 event include: Charles Trent, GT Motive, National Windscreens, NBRA, Stanners Equipment Ltd, and Stellantis.

Mark Hadaway, ARC360 Sector Lead, said: “With insurers, repairers and vehicle manufacturers all represented, ARC360 continues to provide the joined-up thinking the sector needs. This year’s agenda is focused on solutions – and the conversations that will help the industry move forward together.”

With limited tickets and sponsorship options remaining, ILC urges interested parties to book now. For more information or to reserve a place, visit https://iloveclaims.com/product/arc360-conference-2026/ or contact Liane at liane@iloveclaims.com.