Alan Thompson, Fleet Risk Consultant at Zurich Insurance

Fleet1000 speaks to Alan Thompson, Fleet Risk Consultant at Zurich Insurance, on driver behaviour, hidden risk and why most incidents are preventable "Most collisions are the result of poor decision-making and driver behaviour, rather than lack of skill or vehicle defects."   After more than 30 y...

Six questions fleets should be asking to actually reduce risk

In this week’s Fleet1000 interview, Alan Thompson sets out a clear checklist of questions fleet managers should be asking insurers, consultants and telematics providers to ensure they are delivering real impact. 1. How will you help us turn data into actionable insights?It’s important to understand ...

Fleetmaster cuts collisions by 39% through driver behaviour focus

A case study from Brake highlights how fleet risk reduction is being delivered in practice – and it’s not driven by technology alone. Fleetmaster, a driver training and risk management provider, worked with fleets to combine telematics data with targeted coaching and behavioural interventions. The ...

£11.9bn in claims highlights rising cost of even minor collisions

Fresh data from the Association of British Insurers shows how the cost of fleet incidents is increasing, even where volumes remain stable. Motor insurers paid out £11.9bn in claims in 2025, with £7.5bn linked to vehicle damage across 2.5 million claims. The underlying issue isn't just frequency but...

Had a write-off? Rising £2.1bn trend puts EV repair and insurance costs in focus

A surge in insurance write-offs is highlighting a growing challenge for fleets as the industry shifts to electric vehicles: repairability and whole-life cost. A widely shared LinkedIn post from GreenFlip CEO Amandeep Kalra detailed how a minor collision led to a Category N write-off, despite limite...

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for improving driver performance

1. Start by stress-testing your current score Before changing tools, check what your existing score actually measures. If it’s mainly based on speeding, braking and acceleration, it’s a behaviour score, not a full performance view. That’s fine, but it means you’ll need to build around it rather tha...

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Business Vehicle Hire by Pendragon Vehicle Management

Pendragon Vehicle Management (PVM) is at the forefront of providing comprehensive fleet funding and management services, catering to a broad spectrum of businesses. Each solution we offer is meticulously designed to meet the unique needs and requirements of your company, extending support to your employees through company cars and innovative salary sacrifice schemes.

The management of a fleet entails numerous challenges and demands on your time, areas in which we are adept at providing assistance.

Our comprehensive suite of services includes fuel cards, accident management, breakdown cover, and the option to outsource all administrative tasks to us. This approach allows you to focus on the critical operations of your business. We excel in maximising vehicle uptime through advanced software solutions, offering complete transparency. Additionally, our services are designed to help you fulfil your legal obligations, safeguarding your reputation and ensuring the safety of your drivers.

Services include:

  • Accident Management
  • Breakdown Cover
  • Downtime Management
  • Risk Management
  • Telematics
  • Maintenance Management
  • Fuel Cards
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Contract Hire by Hilton Vehicle Leasing

Founded in 2007, Hilton Vehicle Leasing specialises in bespoke fleet solutions for mid to large-sized corporate enterprises. Our dedication to organic growth allows us to maintain the high standards our clients expect. We provide cost-effective and tax-efficient fleet management services, tailored to meet the unique needs of each corporate client in the UK, all within a service-focused environment enriched by a data-driven platform.

Contract Hire has become the most favoured fleet funding method due to its simplicity and cost-effectiveness. It is an operating lease that provides vehicles for a set period (typically 2 to 4 years) at a fixed monthly cost, covering vehicle acquisition, maintenance, and disposal.

The primary advantages of Contract Hire include:

  • No substantial capital expenditure, thus enhancing cash flow
  • VAT benefits, particularly for cars
  • Off-balance sheet funding which does not affect your credit rating
  • Predictable monthly expenses aiding in budget management
  • Mitigation of vehicle depreciation and disposal risks
  • Comprehensive maintenance coverage under full service contracts
  • A single point of contact for all fleet-related queries and needs
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Grey Fleet Monitoring by RED Driver Training

RED driver training courses are meticulously designed to elevate your employees to higher standards of safety and efficiency behind the wheel. Our curriculum spans a vast array of subjects, including defensive driving techniques, proper vehicle upkeep, licence verification, and acquisition.

Managing a grey fleet — permitting employees to use their personal vehicles for business purposes — is an effective strategy, provided there's diligent oversight regarding the health and maintenance of these vehicles.

This approach can significantly lower costs compared to maintaining a company-owned fleet and eliminates the initial outlay for purchasing or leasing vehicles.

A well-managed grey fleet can offer substantial advantages over company-owned vehicle management. However, without proper management, a grey fleet may present challenges not typically associated with company-owned fleets. Encouraging drivers to utilise their personal vehicles for business travel can offer a more cost-efficient solution for smaller, low-mileage organisations than operating a fleet of company vehicles.

Our grey fleet management service ensures you harness these benefits effectively, maintaining the balance between cost-efficiency and fleet safety.

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Business Vehicle Leasing by ICR Leasing

ICR Leasing is a fully self-funded leasing company, enabling us to offer funding to businesses of all sizes. Unlike typical 'tick box' approaches, we provide bespoke underwriting for our customers.

We offer an unlimited range of leasing products and vehicles. With our in-house funding and partnerships with some of the UK's leading finance providers and vehicle dealers, we provide competitive, bespoke, and flexible leasing solutions for all.

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