News

The latest news from the guys at Laird Assessors, together with some of the more interesting stories from the motor, insurance and legal industries.

How the Budget actually affects motorists, bodyshops & insurers

26 November 2025

What’s changing for motorists The UK Autumn Budget 2025 (announced by Rachel Reeves) introduced several measures relevant to drivers: A…

22 November 2025

The Autumn Budget on Wednesday is shaping up to be one of the most consequential for UK motorists in years.…

17 November 2025

If you’ve been driving long enough, the current situation with electric vehicles feels suspiciously familiar. It’s hard not to experience…

13 November 2025

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

30 October 2025

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

24 October 2025

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

15 October 2025

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

21 August 2025

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

20 August 2025

The motor industry has moved on but many automotive engineering assessors and governing bodies haven’t. Outdated methods are frustrating insurers,…

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…