Q2 2025 Report Produced by Activate Group in collaboration with Gecko Risk. Charge Up Headlines Introduction Welcome to the latest edition of the quarterly Charge Up report from Activate Group, leading UK accident management business, and Gecko Risk, EV data specialists. The report brings regular insights into the state of electric vehicles (EVs) in the […]
Artificial Intelligence, and its emerging applications, are transforming traditional ways of working across almost every industry – and motor insurance is no exception. From automating first notification of loss (FNOL) processes, to detecting fraud markers, liability, and identifying total loss – intelligent tech is helping insurers respond faster to incidents, reduce operational costs, and ultimately […]
Activate Group, a leading UK provider of accident management services, has acquired Avant Group, the well-established collision repair specialist known for its manufacturer programme expertise, bodyshop management technology, and award-winning repair network. As part of the deal Activate Group has acquired Avant Group’s three key brands: Avant Consult, Avant Repair Network and Bodynet. The move […]
Q1 2025 Report Produced by Activate Group in collaboration with Gecko Risk. Charge Up Headlines Introduction The start of 2025 has been a turbulent time for the electric vehicle (EV) sector, with major policy and market developments shaping the conversation. In March, the UK Government announced plans to relax annual EV sales targets, while manufacturers […]
Activate Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Elliott as Head of Implementation. Following the company’s extensive success and rapid growth, Simon will play a crucial role in onboarding new customers, to ensure the seamless implementation of services, and managing change across the group. With nearly two decades of experience in Financial Services, […]
Charge Up Headlines Introduction The latest quarterly analysis from Activate Group, the accident management specialist, and Gecko Risk’s powerful EV data platform. This edition focuses on key developments in 2024, highlighting the growth in EV registrations, evolving trends in repair costs, and the impact of new entrants on the market. Electric Vehicle Market In 2024, […]
With 2024 now behind us, insurers have their sights set firmly on what 2025 will bring for their motor claims supply chains, repair partnerships, and policyholder expectations. With EVs firmly entering the mainstream, repair capacity challenges easing, and premium prices stabilising, the year ahead will likely bring new challenges, and equally opportunities for insurers and […]
For the past few years, the UK’s vehicle repair industry has been defined by a number of key challenges – including a lack of capacity to cater for customer demand. The COVID pandemic brought about a dramatic 80% drop in motor claims volumes, leading to widespread closures of bodyshops and repair centres across the UK. […]
Activate Group has announced its acquisition of two well-established Motorcare bodyshops in Tunbridge Wells (Kent) and Bristol, supported by further investment from Elysian Capital, following the transaction in January which saw them take a significant stake in the group. The move marks the first acquisition of existing repair sites by the group and represents a […]
Activate Group has been awarded the ‘Challenger of the Year’ Gold Award at this year’s Insurance Times Awards, in recognition of the advantages delivered by its Repair-as-a-Service proposition. The on-demand repair model enables insurers to harness direct-to-market repair capacity, with no existing contract or relationship required – to deploy vehicles to Activate Accident Repair centres […]
