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Why 64% of Motor Claims Cost Is Now Repair Work and What It Means for the Industry

13 November 2025

The latest figures from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) shows a significant shift in the structure of motor insurance…

Is the UK car-insurance model about to be disrupted by OEMs?

30 October 2025

Recently, the story of Tesla’s insurance offering in the US caught our attention: not only does Tesla build and sell…

The Ethical Implications of AI in Claims

24 October 2025

As the world of claims management evolves, AI has emerged as a powerful force driving innovation. At Laird we’ve used…

Streamlining Accident Damage Reports

15 October 2025

In the fast-paced world of accident management, having access to swift, accurate, and reliable vehicle damage assessments is essential. For…

The Safety Paradox: Why Fewer Crashes Increase Repair Costs

21 August 2025

Rising Repair Costs & Advanced Vehicle Complexity I’ve never seen so many new features being added to run of the…

Traditional Motor Assessing vs. Today’s Technology

20 August 2025

The motor industry has moved on but many automotive engineering assessors and governing bodies haven’t. Outdated methods are frustrating insurers,…

FCA reveals insurers double standards with undervalued total-losses

19 August 2025

The FCA’s findings on undervalued total-loss claims expose a double standard going back six years that’s hard to ignore. The…

Investing in People: Our Engineers at Blackpool & Fylde University

18 July 2025

At Laird, technology plays a vital role, but it’s our people who truly bring that technology to life. This week,…

Human Insight, AI Power

18 July 2025

Director Nik Ellis talks to Modern Insurance Magazine about how AI has helped reshape Laird, allowing the team to focus…

Triage Services – Rapid Decision-Making

8 July 2025

Our Triage Services empower rapid, accurate decision-making for the accident management, legal and insurance industry. Efficient management of vehicle accidents requires…

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Why 64% of Motor Claims Cost Is Now Repair Work and What It Means for the Industry

Is the UK car-insurance model about to be disrupted by OEMs?

The Ethical Implications of AI in Claims

Streamlining Accident Damage Reports

The Safety Paradox: Why Fewer Crashes Increase Repair Costs

Traditional Motor Assessing vs. Today’s Technology

FCA reveals insurers double standards with undervalued total-losses

Investing in People: Our Engineers at Blackpool & Fylde University

Human Insight, AI Power

Triage Services – Rapid Decision-Making

Supplementary Damage in Vehicle Claims | Causes, Delays & Best Practice

Laird Assessors: 12 Months of Progress, Innovation & Insight

Raise motorway speed limits but fix driver licensing to match

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