ILC Weekly News Round Up – Wednesday 26 August 2026

Exclusive book launch set for ILC motor conference

A new book examining the relationship between the insurance claims experience and customer retention will launch at ILC’s Exclusive Motor Claims Conference (EMCC) on 10 September 2026. Read more

Mobility conference puts collaboration centre stage

Direct access to specialist expertise and greater opportunities for industry collaboration will be central to ILC’s Mobility in Insurance Conference 2026, as the event introduces new interactive formats alongside a senior speaker programme. Read more

Anger and fear over ‘dangerous’ illegal e-motorbike riders

Riders on powerful electric motorbikes are intimidating pedestrians, damaging property and putting people at risk by riding dangerously through towns and villages, communities have warned. Read more

Car insurance costs: Latest data indicates £14 rise in last quarter 

Go.Compare’s latest car insurance price index has revealed that the average cost of a car insurance policy between April and June 2026 was £399 – £14 more than in the previous quarter, equal to an increase of 3.6%. Read more

Two decades of development at Carpenters Group

When Lindsey Rawes joined Carpenters Group more than 20 years ago, she could not have predicted how much both the business and her own career would develop over the years that followed. Read more

Robotaxi risk: what potential “skulduggery” tactics mean for UK motor insurers 

As Waymo and Wayve’s driverless cars edge onto London’s streets, cabbies have been talking tactics to the FT – and insurers are facing an issue. Read more

Why a more sustainable aftermarket is also a more cost efficient one 

The working assumption in most conversations about sustainable vehicle repair is that doing the right thing environmentally comes at a cost. That circular economy goals and commercial pressures pull against each other, and that workshops, insurers and motorists will end up paying a premium for greener outcomes. I want to make the opposite argument. Read more

Why the claims journey must evolve

As vehicle technology continues to evolve, insurers and repairers face increasing pressure to manage more complex repairs, rising costs and growing customer expectations. Read more

Property conference brings expertise together

A growing line-up of senior property claims professionals is set to take to the stage at ILC’s Property Claims Event 2026, reflecting the breadth of expertise that will come together at Telford International Centre on 25-26 November. Read more

ABI: How to prepare your home ahead of the ‘unprecedented’ El Niño this autumn and winter

With the Met Office predicting increased rain and storms due to the ‘largest’ El Niño weather event seen in a century, the ABI is urging people to use the upcoming Bank Holiday weekend to check their homes and make sure they’re prepared for bad weather this autumn and winter. Read more

Why better claims outcomes depend on a connected property ecosystem

In this contributed article, Aaron Cole, Vice President, International Claims, Cotality explores how property claims outcomes rely on connected solutions and how they need to be created together. Read more

Flash floods drive claims

Seven in 10 UK home insurance flood claims are linked to surface water flooding caused by intense rainfall and flash flooding, according to new analysis from LexisNexis Risk Solutions. Read more

Unitary now offers UK-only and EU-only LLM processing

Unitary now offers UK-only and EU-only Large Language Model (LLM) processing, giving organisations greater control over where their data is processed when using our AI solutions. Available through our AWS partnership, customers can choose to keep LLM processing strictly within the UK or EU region. Read more

CFOs and treasurers: What you need to know about parametric insurance

Your property policy may not be fully protecting the business against significant losses. WTW considers misconceptions CFOs and treasurers may hear on parametric insurance and how you can counter them. Read more

Integra expands partnership with the AA to support Platinum home insurance product

Integra Insurance Solutions has expanded its partnership with the AA to support its Platinum home insurance product, further strengthening the long-standing relationship between the two organisations. Read more

Dynamic duo take on fundraising mission

The Abbey Group’s very own ‘Dangerous Duo’ are preparing to swap the day job for running shoes, hiking boots and, in one case, a parachute as they embark on a series of fundraising challenges for the British Heart Foundation (BHF). Read more

Building trust through technology

Partnerships, data and collaboration were at the centre of discussion during the expert panel at ClaimsTech – The Pitch 2026, where three previous winners of the competition explored what it really takes to deliver successful innovation across insurance claims. Read more

Homeprotect becomes first UK insurance business to implement WebMCP for online customers

Homeprotect, part of Avantia Group, has implemented emerging web standard WebMCP within its website, reinforcing its market-leading position in the implementation of AI in the insurance sector. Read more

Legal statement on liability for AI harms – lessons for professionals

The UK Jurisdictional Taskforce has recently published its statement on liability for AI harms (the Statement), which the Law Society has welcomed as providing “much needed clarity“. Read more

What is an AI-native claims platform? 5 criteria that define it

“AI-native” has quickly become one of the most widely used terms in claims technology. Core system vendors use it. Point-solution startups use it. But when the same label describes fundamentally different architectures, it stops helping claims leaders understand what they’re actually buying. Read more

AI risk is outpacing insurance: what organizations need to know

Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing faster than the insurance market’s ability to keep up. As organizations rapidly adopt generative AI and automated decision-making tools, traditional insurance policies are struggling to address the evolving risk landscape. Read more

Aviva brings ergonomic AI technology to workplace injury prevention

Aviva Global Risk Management Solutions has introduced advanced AI motion analysis as part of its client offering, helping businesses identify musculoskeletal issues before they lead to injury. Read more

MGA claims leaders set for London

Senior figures from across the MGA and insurance markets are set to come together in London this November, with close to 150 leading operators already committed to ILC’s MGA Claims Conference 2026. Read more

ANV enters into agreement to acquire Car Care Plan

ANV Group Holdings Ltd, a global insurance intermediary platform, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Car Care Plan, the leading provider of motor warranty in the UK and a market-leading warranty managing general agent (MGA), from AmTrust Financial Services Inc. Read more

Marco Capital to acquire Pro Global

Marco Capital has entered into an agreement to acquire Pro Global, bringing together two specialist insurance services businesses with operations across Lloyd’s, the London Market and international insurance markets. Read more

Hadron Partners with Pen Underwriting on Long-Term Thatch and Personal Leisure

Pen Underwriting, the multi-class multi-territory managing general agent (MGA), has today announced a new strategic partnership with Hadron UK Insurance Company Ltd, the multinational specialty carrier, to provide underwriting capacity for Pen’s long-standing specialism in the UK thatched and personal leisure property risks market. Read more

Paragon expands broker reach with applied rating hub integration

Award-winning property MGA to bring five household products to Applied’s broker network through Rating Hub’s innovative real-time rating platform. Read more

Prestige joins Source landlord panel

Prestige Underwriting has joined the Source Insurance Landlord panel, becoming the first underwriter of its 5-Star Defaqto rated Residential Landlord Insurance product. Read more

Majesco Podcast: InsurTech 2.0: MGAs & market makers

In this episode, Denise Garth is joined by David Gritz, Managing Director of InsurTech New York, to delve into the rise of MGAs and the groundbreaking “market-makers” shaping the industry. Read more

Workplace stress: why doing nothing is no longer an option

Workplace stress can be a real challenge for organisations today, building quietly before it becomes visible in performance, absence or morale suggests Claire Russell, CEO of Mental Health in Business (MHIB). Read more

Graduate job vacancies drop by almost 50% in a year, survey suggests

The number of graduate jobs has fallen almost in half in the past year, according to new figures, as employers cut entry-level roles in favour of AI and battle rising costs. Read more

Triple rise in the number of degree apprenticeship applications

The number of degree apprenticeship applications has tripled in nearly three years, the BBC has reported. Read more

From Gen Z to Baby Boomers: Managing the Most Age-Diverse Workforce in History 

Employees from up to four different generations are now working side-by-side, driven by an increase in older people remaining in employment and higher numbers of young people entering the workforce through apprenticeships. Read more

Insurance Golf League heads to The Belfry in support of Rainbow Trust

ILC is delighted to be supporting the Insurance Golf League (IGL), a new two-day golf event bringing together people from across the insurance and claims sectors while raising money for Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity. Read more

What do brokers really think about commercial claims handling?

Insurance DataLab will soon reveal the latest findings from the second wave of its Commercial Lines Claims Pulse and explore what insurers can do to deliver a better claims experience for brokers and their clients. Read more

Geopolitical Risk Brief: August 2026

S&P Global’s risk experts provide insight into key geopolitical events that could impact the economic environment in August. Read more

Brokers report less stress

Specialist insurer, Ecclesiastical Insurance has published its latest broker wellbeing research, revealing that stress levels among insurance brokers have fallen for the first time in several years, but warns this improvement should not be mistaken for pressure easing. Read more