The UK government has announced a formal review of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, after mounting pressure from some leading auto manufacturers, who are pushing for relaxation of its core production targets. Some automakers are warning of potential risks to jobs, investment, and vehicle production if the rules remain unchanged, while others have stressed […]
Next up in our Activate Allstars series speaking all about how she’s developed her career over 13 years at sopp+sopp is Sian Smith, Customer MI & Project Manager! Sian started as a Call Centre Handler at sopp+sopp back in 2011, naturally progressing into the expert role she’s in now by growing with the business and […]
If there’s one thing we’ve all become certain of in recent years, it’s that the switch to a zero-carbon economy is coming – from renewable energy to logistics & transportation. The switch to zero-emission vehicles forms a key part of this global approach, with road transport currently responsible for more than 60% of oil consumption […]
About Charge Up Activate Group’s quarterly electric vehicle (EV) report draws on Gecko Risk data to provide timely updates on EV adoption and repair cost trends, exclusively focusing on battery EVs. The report draws from Gecko Risk’s comprehensive database, shedding light on the trends identified with accident management insight and expertise from the Activate Group […]
In our latest Activate Allstars interview, we chat with Lori, our Internal Communications Executive and the mastermind behind this series! Lori joined the Marketing team in a dedicated internal communications role back in January after spending the last couple of years at sopp+sopp working in Operations. Below, Lori shares her experience of moving out of […]
If your vehicle sustains damage in an incident, there’s a chance your insurer may declare it a total loss, or ‘write-off’. This usually happens if the damage is too severe to be repaired to roadworthy condition, or if the repair would cost more than the vehicle’s pre-accident value. For example, if the damage sustained affects […]
Welcome to the latest instalment in our Activate Allstars series, recognising the amazing people that work for Activate Group and their achievements. We interviewed Gavin Cassels, the Business Development Manager at sopp+sopp. Gavin started with sopp+sopp back in 2015 before it was acquired by Activate Group, and moved into the Commercial team after spending many […]
It’s been almost a year since the Financial Conduct Authority released their new Consumer Duty framework, which holds regulated companies more accountable for how they ensure positive customer outcomes. For insurers and brokers, the framework has inspired closer evaluation of their customer-facing claims processes to ensure they’re compatible with the new priorities, and promote the […]
sopp+sopp’s very own Bethan McCarthy has been selected to play for England at the World Roller Games taking place this month! Bethan, Technical Claims Handler for the Insurance Customer team, has played roller hockey at a competitive level for many years. We’re proud to say she’s been selected as captain of the England Women’s Roller […]
Welcome to the next interview in our Activate Allstars series, recognising the amazing people that work for Activate Group and their achievements. We spoke to Dan Benton who is currently an Operations Team Manager for the credit hire team at Motor Repair Network. Dan has spent 5 years at Activate Group cultivating his skills and […]
