Fleet & Motor · 1 March 2026 · 7 min read · By Naveed Amiri
With the UK's Automated Vehicles Act now in force, the liability landscape for fleet operators is shifting fast. Here's what you need to know about insuring AVs and staying ahead of the curve.
Discover how the UK's Automated Vehicles Act changes fleet insurance liability. Learn about dual-mode cover, cyber risks for AVs, and how to future-proof your fleet insurance.
Why this matters for UK businesses and policyholders
This fleet & motor insight is part of Premier Insurance's ongoing risk briefing series for UK SMEs, landlords, restaurants, contractors and private clients. As an FCA-regulated independent broker established in 1983, full BIBA member and WTW network partner, we monitor regulatory change, claims trends and underwriter appetite across the Lloyd's and London markets so our clients are never caught off-guard.
Speak to a specialist UK insurance broker
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