It appears many are still paying the Vehicle Excise Licence (VEL) for vehicles stolen from them i.e. in the hands of another, from which they derive no benefit. Whilst we are questioning the DVLA’s stolen vehicle numbers, various Authorities citing …
MIAFTR … use it or lose it (the vehicle). You would think a constabulary with the PNC and a crime report would know exactly who to approach upon finding a stolen vehicle. But no … and once located, the clock …
‘The motor insurance sector has been grappling with a surge in vehicle theft – a problem most prevalent in the high-value vehicle market’ with a ‘25% year-on-year increase’ according to ‘consumer intelligence’. Whilst the scarcity of available used cars may …
A glowing endorsement … CMA are pleased to have their professionalism and attention to delegated authority TPPD / Highway claims recognised following a supplier performance audit. Whilst it was noted Claims Management and Adjusting Ltd (CMA) are providing a good …
28/08/2023 – ‘Police must investigate every theft and follow all reasonable leads to catch offenders, the home secretary has said‘ – source BBC It appears, in the future, crime reports may have worth beyond the dates & times recorded, be …
Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA), the UK’s oldest loss adjuster specialising in vehicle-related insurance, has been praised for its “proactive” approach to the new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Consumer Duty standard. The finance regulator’s first new Consumer Duty rules come into force on …
We have seen an increase in the number of Vehicle Registration Marks (VRMs) which have: been found but the owner was not advised of this by the police All too frequently, we are the party informing the insured and insurer …
A spillage on our roads can prove problematic, and expensive. There is the initial cleansing & containment to consider, possible environmental issues, traffic management and potentially .. resurfacing with all the associated costs this brings. We know a thing or …
A judge having dismissed a no-insurance prosecution against an e-scooter owner after being told it is impossible for the third-level student to get insurance for the vehicle, that a conviction would be ‘unfair’, these riders are seemingly labelled as ‘victims’; …
“We urgently need a far more joined-up industry-wide approach which makes life easier for genuine claimants and much harder for those profiting from car crime. It would certainly be a welcome change to hear the good guys described as ‘organised’ …
Car hacking technology bought online by organised crime gangs is fuelling an almost 20 per cent rise in vehicle thefts, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has revealed. Criminals are increasingly turning to devices which enable them to hack into and …
CMA regularly reviews the PNC LoS register to determine whether a VRM is recorded ‘Lost or Stolen’ – a process originally designed to reduce our insurer client’s storage charges, but which has other benefits. By way of example, in an …
CMA asked Bing* why it thought people stole cars in England. This is its A.I. ‘professional;’ reply: Car theft is a serious and persistent problem in England, as well as in many other parts of the world. According to statistics, …
It will come as no surprise to most that London has the highest incidence of vehicle theft in the UK – with a population of about 9 million, 3-times that of West Midlands, the capital is awash with vehicles … …
Apparently, the 6 cars most likely to be stolen are: Mitsubishi Outlander Nissan Nevara Kia Sportage Kia Niro Hyundai Ionic Hyundai Tucson. We generally see: Ford Transit Ford Fiesta Range Rover sport Read more from the MPS finding at MyLondon, …
Following recent media coverage of delays to insurance pay-outs due to the new National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and Association of British Insurers (ABI) data-sharing agreement, we have received an important clarification we believe needs to be disseminated to all …
Car theft victims frequently wait more than seven days longer for insurance payouts due to the new National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and Association of British Insurers (ABI) data-sharing agreement. Analysis saw a sharp rise in theft case resolution times …
‘Huge rise in cars stolen to be shipped abroad and sold on to unscrupulous buyers. There are more than 300 cars stolen every day with many stolen to order for buyers abroad.’ Source – Express 30/01/2023 This will come as …
22/01/2023 – A person who refused to acknowledge highway restrictions on the M25 following a motorway incident has been fined at Southend Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. He was ordered to pay: a £750 fine £75 in victim surcharge and £625 …
As we reported in July 2022, vehicle theft numbers are only one facet by which to understand the size of the problem – and likely the least helpful! Consideration also needs to be given to: recovery rates vehicle values This …
