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Motor repair sector must step up EV training or face talent gap
The motor repair industry is facing a massive talent shortfall in qualified EV repairers if it does not start ramping up its training and recruitment.
Allianz and Thatcham highlight ‘opportunity’ of EV battery recycling
With no repair nor recycling option available for electric vehicle batteries, Allianz and Thatcham described a “real commercial opportunity” for motor manufacturers to invest in recycling power units.
Driverless vehicles and the future of motor insurance
Despite the predictions that early levels of automation will be available on UK roads as early as 2021, not much progress has been made so far. Insurance Post investigates the progress and what needs to be done to see driverless cars on the roads.
Briefing: Is the idea of driverless cars just a dream?
With the lack of any real progress on automated vehicles, senior reporter Pamela Kokoszka asks will we see driverless cars on UK roads this decade, or is it just a pipedream with no real place in society.
Self-driving cars could be on the road ‘next year’ under government plans
The government has pledged £100m to “revolutionise travel” and see automated vehicles on the road by 2025, but some vehicles with self-driving features could be operating on motorways within the next year.
HV batteries ‘break the claims process’ and stymie adoption of electric vehicles
Insurers “can’t recognise the value” of high-voltage batteries within the claims process, an industry expert has warned.
Intelligence: Managing the fire risks associated with lithium-ion batteries
With lithium-ion batteries becoming commonplace in everyday life, Post investigates the risks associated with them, and how insurers are incorporate such risks into policy terms.
Motor Mouth Podcast: What challenges do EVs pose for insurers?
Welcome to the return of the Motor Mouth podcast, as we count down to the Insurance Post event Motor and Mobility on the 15 June at Mercedes Benz World.
Highway Code updated for self-driving vehicles as education concerns persist
The government has confirmed changes to the Highway Code to ensure the first self-driving vehicles are introduced safely on roads.
Thatcham hails Mercedes’ move as 'milestone' in automated driving; Admiral strikes ADR deal; Marsh launches ESG rating; and MS Amlin commits to Net Zero
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
EY: investor confidence in UK FS hits new high; James Hallam backs broker start-up; Lloyd's approves insurtech Syndicate and Pen inks £300m QBE deal
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
Self-driving car users should be off the hook for range of offences, commissions set out
The Law Commission for England and Wales and the Scottish Law Commission have proposed the creation of an Automated Vehicles Act that would shift the responsibility away from drivers of self-driving cars.
Analysis: Rewiring the electric vehicle skills gap
Repairers must patch up their skills to keep pace with growing demand for electric vehicles but bodyshops say labour rates and current take-up levels are holding them back
Aviva recruits Waseem Malik from Axa as chief claims officer
Aviva has appointed Waseem Malik as chief claims officer for UK & Ireland general insurance.
Green parts: Driving sustainability into the supply chain
Motor insurers are increasingly looking to green parts in the drive towards sustainability.
Blog: Is the industry on the right road with EV training?
Dean Lander, Thatcham Research head of repair sector services, makes the case that more targeted training is needed around electric vehicle parts.
Under the Bonnet, driven by Haynes Pro: The role of the vehicle insurance group rating system
In the second of a quarterly series in association with Post, Haynes Pro assesses the influence of the vehicle insurance group rating on motor premiums, and asks whether it could be on the wane as connectivity increases
Government warned on ALKS classification as the tech gets the go ahead for this year
The government has announced “self-driving” vehicles could be used on the UK roads this year, as insurers and vehicle experts warned that misclassification of automated lane keeping systems could lead to "misuse" of the technology with potentially tragic…
Spotlight: Adas technology - Educating policyholders on the repair process
By 2022 the European Union will make some advanced driver assistance systems mandatory for new cars. Ed Murray asks how the market is preparing for this and how it is keeping up with the current Adas equipped cars in the car park
Penny Black's Social World: November 2020
Mental health, young drivers and charitable donations.
Fully Comp episode 5: The insurance challenges of automated lane keeping systems
Welcome to the fifth episode of Fully Comp, Insurance Post’s new regular video series tackling some of the biggest issues in insurance.
Thatcham aims to tackle assisted driving confusion with scoring system
Confusion around assisted driving systems fuelled in part by carmakers’ marketing must be tackled in order to avert serious road collisions, Thatcham Research has warned as it unveils a new safety scoring system.
ALKS cannot be classified as 'fully automated' warn insurers as driver charged in Uber case
As the driver in a fatal autonomous Uber car crash from 2018 was charged with negligent homicide, the insurance industry has warned more needs to be done before introducing Automated Lane Keeping Systems onto UK roads next year.
Thatcham publishes requirements for repair of ADAS vehicles
Thatcham releases insurance industry requirements for the safe repair of ADAS-equipped vehicles.