Simpson Millar echoes concerns over lack of claimant representation on Motor Insurance Taskforce

Simpson Millar has echoed concerns raised by the Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS) following confirmation that claimant representatives have been excluded from the Government’s Motor Insurance Taskforce.

The Taskforce was established in October 2024, co-chaired by the Department for Transport and HM Treasury, to investigate the reasons behind record-high motor insurance premiums and to make recommendations aimed at stabilising costs for drivers.

Its final report – expected to be published in Autumn 2025, potentially alongside the November Budget – is anticipated to inform future Government policy on motor insurance regulation and claims processes.

However, a Freedom of Information (FOI) response obtained by MASS has confirmed that no claimant organisations have been invited to contribute to the Taskforce or its Stakeholder Panel.

While the Panel includes major insurance industry groups and consumer bodies such as the Association of British Insurers (ABI) and Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB), Which? and Citizens Advice, claimant representatives – who act directly for injured motorists – have been excluded.

The discovery has raised concerns across the sector that the Taskforce’s findings could reflect an insurer-driven perspective, potentially paving the way for further restrictions on access to justice and fair compensation for road traffic accident victims.

Susan Vanden, Partner in Simpson Millar’s Serious Injury Department, said: “We recognise that rising insurance premiums are a serious concern for motorists and that it’s right for the Government to look closely at what’s driving those costs. Affordability matters – but so does fairness.

“It’s vital that any review considers the views and expertise of all stakeholders, including those who represent and work to secure justice for injured people. At Simpson Millar, we see first-hand the often life-changing impact that road traffic collisions have on our clients and their families – from serious injuries and loss of independence to the emotional and financial strain that follows.”

Simpson Millar, which is a member of MASS, is supporting the organisation’s call for the Government to engage with claimant representatives and to allow specialist representatives to contribute written and oral evidence before any final report is published.

Susan added: “These are complex issues that require balance. A credible and effective outcome can only be achieved if the perspectives of both insurers and claimant representatives are heard and reflected in the Taskforce’s recommendations.”

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Francesca Kaye