Debate contribution: Motor Insurance

Debate contribution by Mr Brian Kingston on 12 October 2026.

MLA: Mr Brian Kingston
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 12 October 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Motor Insurance
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5786115

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I thank the Minister for that answer. Indeed, that ABI report set out that, in 2025, motor insurance premiums were 9% higher in Northern Ireland than they were in the rest of the UK. It highlighted a number of factors, including that claims here were 59% higher than the UK average, and that bodily injury claims here were 78% higher than the UK average, due to issues in our civil justice system. The Minister mentioned that claims management companies are not regulated here, as they are in the rest of the UK. As you have said, Minister, there is a need for cross-departmental working —.

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 4074/22-27.

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