Insurance

Modern independent garages are no longer just mechanical workshops. They are increasingly digital operations. From diagnostics and cloud-based booking systems to customer databases and electronic payments, technology has transformed garage work. While this brings efficiency, it also creates new risks. Cybercrime is growing and no longer only targets large corporations. Independent garages face threats such […]

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced the launch of RMI Insurance Services, a new, wholly owned and independent insurance broker dedicated exclusively to the automotive sector. This new service has been designed to provide members with direct access to tailored motor trade insurance, removing the need for third-party brokers and ensuring cover is aligned […]

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is delighted to announce the launch of RMI Insurance Services, a new independent insurance broker owned by the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI). Created exclusively for the automotive sector, RMI Insurance Services gives businesses direct access to insurance designed around their needs, removing the reliance on third-party brokers whose priorities […]

The cost of living is at an all-time high and as a result the IGA’s exclusive insurance partner Allianz is seeing evidence of businesses either reducing their cover, or cutting it completely. BIBA’s 2023 Manifesto states that in the past year, 51% of businesses have stopped buying at least one insurance cover and research from […]

Over the past twelve months the UK has faced a number of unsettling economic changes. We’ve entered into a recession, experienced national fuel shortages and are in the midst of an energy crisis. The cost of living has also increased dramatically and police departments are under ever-increasing pressure, so it should come as no surprise […]

Over half of adults admit to having been targeted in a phishing scam1 and recent events such as the Covid-19 pandemic and cost of living crisis have only exacerbated the situation. But what exactly is ‘phishing’, how do you recognise it, and what’s the best way to avoid being caught out? What is ‘phishing’? Phishing is […]

The insurance industry is experiencing claims inflation across many lines of business. The motor industry is no exception and motor claims are continuing to increase at a substantial rate, with an average claim now costing £5,349.(1) Allianz has created a handy guide, in which they examine significant themes and factors influencing motor claims inflation, plus […]