Insurance
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Fleet industry news 12 Feb 2019Autoglass and Aviva launch online windscreen insurance claim tool
Autoglass has launched a new integrated online tool with insurance partner Aviva, enabling Aviva customers to make a windscreen insurance claim.
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Fleet industry news 4 Feb 2019UK crash repair market value increases
The total market value for UK primary car body repairs is expected to grow by 14% from £4.75 billion in 2018 to £5.43bn in 2023, a new report suggests.
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General News 24 Jan 2019Car insurance costs rise as bodyshop capacity becomes “critical”
A decline in accident repair centres is causing insurance-related repair costs to rise significantly.
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Fleet industry news 8 Jan 2019Almost one million potholes reported each year, finds The Insurance Emporium
Almost one million potholes each year have been reported to local authorities since 2015, research by The Insurance Emporium has found.
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Fleet industry news 17 Dec 2018Discounts for passing Bikeability course is news to British insurers
Government claims insurance premiums would be cut if drivers take a cyclist awareness course have come as a surprise to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
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Manufacturer news 22 Nov 2018One in four drivers want compulsory dashcams
A quarter (25%) of drivers would like to see dashcams made compulsory in cars, new research from GoCompare Car Insurance suggests.
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Fleet industry news 15 Nov 2018Telematics cuts young driver casualties by 35%
Telematics has played a role in reducing insurance costs for young drivers as it has cut casualties by more than a third since 2011, LexisNexis Risk Solutions reports.
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Fleet industry news 25 Oct 2018Shocking dashcam footage of angry cyclist damaging vehicle saves company £1,500
An angry cyclist has been caught on camera causing £1,500 worth of damage to a vehicle in busy London rush hour traffic, saving the company a hefty repair bill.
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Fleet industry news 23 Oct 2018UK insurers 'fail to see benefits' of telematics, survey shows
Insurers in the UK are unable to fully appreciate the benefits of telematics compared to decision-makers in the EU, according to a new survey.
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Fleet industry news 18 Oct 2018Autonet launches telematics and dash cam insurance product with VisionTrack
Autonet is launching a new usage-based insurance private car product for young and new drivers using VisionTrack’s video telematics solutions.
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Fleet industry news 15 Oct 2018Usage based insurance to become fleet norm by 2021, says VisionTrack
The growth in telematics technology will mean usage based insurance (UBI) will become the fleet norm by 2021, says VisionTrack.
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Fleet industry news 27 Sep 2018Older bosses 'less likely' to monitor driver behaviour
More than half of employers (54%) aged over 55 with responsibility for company drivers take no action to monitor or manage their behaviour.
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Fleet industry news 21 Sep 2018RAM Tracking launches ‘fleet-focused’ 3G live-streaming dash cam
RAM Tracking has announced the launch of 3G live-streaming dash cams for fleet vehicles, ensuring all journeys are recorded.
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General News 14 Sep 2018Car wash company fined for insurance breach
A car wash company has been fined for not having employers’ liability insurance.
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Fleet industry news 12 Sep 2018
Vehicle repair firm fined for insurance breach
AE Motors Birmingham has been fined for not having employers’ liability insurance.
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General News 7 Sep 2018One third of young drivers wrongly blamed for crashes
Almost one third (29%) of 18-25-year olds who had been involved in a car accident were either wrongly blamed or struggled to prove they weren’t at fault.
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Fleet industry news 5 Sep 2018BVRLA urges MPs to back whiplash compensation reforms
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association is urging MPs to back reforms to whiplash compensation as the Civil Liability Bill undergoes a second reading in parliament today.
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Fleet industry news 3 Sep 201862% of RAC Black Box customers believe telematics makes them safer drivers
RAC Black Box has revealed that 62% of its customers believe telematics and driver score features make them safer drivers.
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General News 24 Aug 2018Zego launches PAYG insurance for part-time couriers
Zego has launched a pay-as-you-go insurance product for part-time couriers.
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Fleet industry news 23 Aug 2018Days left to get licence-checking consents up-to-date
After August 25 automated driving licence checks via third party providers will not be possible unless updated GDPR-compliant driver permission is obtained.
