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Direct Line Group’s fleet insurance specialist, Churchill Expert, has partnered with Char.gy to provide insurance for its fleet of electric vehicles (EVs).

Zego and Abax have launched their data-led fleet insurance model in the Netherlands and a ramped-up operations in France.

Aviva and Zego have entered a new partnership to provide tailored fleet policies to trades and haulage businesses.

Zurich UK has appointed Europcar Mobility Group UK as sole supplier for temporary replacement vehicles.

AXA Commercial has launched a new proposition to suit fleet customers with electric vehicles (EVs), effective from March 1.

Geotab has formed a partnership with Camera Telematics to help tackle vehicle insurance fraud with the Street Angel Solution on the Geotab Marketplace.

Commercial motor insurer Zego is planning a major expansion across Europe as it targets the continent’s £20bn fleet insurance market.

Telematics firm Insurance & Mobility Solutions (IMS) has sued German motor insurer HUK-Coburg Group for its use of a smartphone-based telematics technology.

McCarron Coates says that the cost of vehicle repairs is now outweighing those of personal injury claims for the first time in many years.

AX has launched AX Motor Assist, a new, technology-driven end-to-end incident management service for fleet and leasing companies and their customers.

International law firm DAC Beachcroft and insurtech Automated Insurance Solutions (AIS) have launched ACE.

DPD is taking part in a fleet data collection pilot programme with Wayve to help mitigate risk.

Ian Evans, partner at Corclaim says that less stringent testing could lead to a reduction in driver competency and a risk of more incidents on roads.

Fleet customers will also be able to manage their vehicles and claims processes through Zego’s fleet portal.

Allianz Insurance has enhanced its Motor Fleet (15 or more vehicles) and Small Fleet (4-14 vehicles) products to provide cover for electric vehicles as well as a wide range of services to support fleet electrification.

Fleets opting for self-insurance must consider claims handling and the claims climate, says Nerys Parry, partner and head of transport and logistics at Keoghs.

Linda Sloan, business segment director leasing, LCV and SMB at Masternaut, explores the role of connected cameras in UK fleets.

Van operators are being urged to check vehicle signage or branding is recorded as a modification on their insurance policy or risk voiding their cover.

Commercial motor insurance provider, Zego, has partnered with flexible leasing company, Sogo, to insure its fleet of cars and vans.

Geotab reseller LEVL is partnering with Flock, a London-based insurtech, to reward fleet operators with lower premiums.

Fleet operators are being advised to proactively protect their vehicles and drivers, following a crash for cash report from the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB).

Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance UK and Flock have joined forces to change how commercial fleet insurance is priced and distributed.

New partnership aims to transform last-mile logistics and deal struck for direct vision compliant trucks.

Ian Chiswell, claims controller at QBE Europe, explains what fleet operators need to know regarding the whiplash reforms.

Magna Accident Services is warning that the van insurance market faces significant problems finding replacement vehicles, which could increase costs.

Vehicles parked during lockdown are being targeted by criminals stealing catalytic converters for their precious metals, according to the RAC and Ageas.

Insurance and Mobility Solutions (IMS) has teamed up with Turo to offer a telematics-based vehicle security package to car owners using its platform.

Zego has partnered with grocery delivery start-up Dija to insure its fleet of e-bikes.

Flock Motor has been appointed as insurance provider for The Out, a premium rental car service launched by Jaguar Land Rover’s mobility arm InMotion.

Zego has launched two new insurance products for moped and e-bike fleets in the UK.

The UK Government will scrap a new EU law requiring vehicles such as fork-lifts, golf buggies and quad bikes to be insured like a car or van.

Van insurance premiums have risen, on average, 2.3% in the past six months.

The number of rear-end collisions on UK roads fell by 27% last year, according to data from accident aftercare provider AX.

The additional investment from Shell Ventures and existing investor Marbruck Investments comes as Humn rolls out new insurance products to fleets in Europe.

In almost half (47%) of thefts from vehicles in England and Wales, new figures from the ONS suggest that the vehicles were left unlocked.

Zego has acquired telematics company Drivit for an undisclosed sum, enabling it to collect real-time driver behaviour data in-house.

New products launched by Flock and Clifford James, while usage-based insurance policies from Zego 'save fleets thousands'.

Motor group JCT600 has announced the selection of Auxillis to provide its Accident Aftercare programme.

Humn.ai has launched a new fleet insurance product – Rideshur – which uses real-time data to generate premiums.

Fleet managers have been warned by Insurethebox that younger drivers appear more susceptible to being involved in a road collision after the clocks go back.