Enthusiast Stories

Posted on 10 06 2020 by jeni.holdcroft-young

Our car loving friends tell us their #ERSFirstBigDrive

We asked our car loving friends what their #ERSFirstBigDrive will be. Take a look at where they plan to go, what they'll be listening to, and who they'll be taking...

Posted on 28 05 2020 by jeni.holdcroft-young

What will your #ERSFirstBigDrive be?

Making post lockdown plans for your First Big Drive? We know so many car enthusiasts are itching to get back out on the roads when it’s safe to do so. We asked our car loving friends what trips they are planning. Get involved with #ERSFirstBigDrive for your chance to win £500 Mr and Mrs Smith vouchers to make your first driving trip more special. Closing date 12^th June. Terms and Conditions apply.

Posted on 19 05 2020 by Steve Simpson, Senior Underwriter at ERS

Preparing UK's motorhomes for post-lockdown staycation boom

Preparing your Motorhome clients for the post-lockdown staycation boom. Steve Simpson, Senior Underwriter – Enthusiast, shares his thoughts on getting ready for the nation’s Motorhome staycation needs

Posted on 07 05 2020 by Jeni Holdcroft-Young

Our top 20 motor movie recommendations for your lockdown Bank Holiday

As we approach another lockdown Bank Holiday, our Enthusiast and Prestige teams have shared their Top 20 Motor Movie recommendations to give you some new TV watching inspiration. What's your lockdown motoring movie recommendation?

Posted on 10 03 2020 by adam.pickering

Will the auto repair sector see a delayed response to Covid-19?

The spread of Covid-19, better known as coronavirus, has dominated the news agenda for well over a month now, with many economists now turning their attention to the macroeconomic damage that will be caused by the outbreak.

The automotive sector looks particularly vulnerable due to its heavy reliance on the Chinese manufacturing industry and, since Jaguar Land Rover admitted that it was resorting to flying electronic parts into the UK in suitcases due to supply chain shortages, we’ve been getting enquiries from brokers concerned about how the UK auto repair industry may be affected by the virus.

Posted on 05 03 2020 by adam.pickering

​From crushed sedans to blown-up sportscars, Bond better have decent insurance

This week cinemagoers, auto enthusiasts and no doubt many of our brokers will have heard the disappointing news that the new James Bond movie, ‘No Time To Die’, has been postponed for seven months due to the ever-growing impact of coronavirus. Fortunately, Alan Bradbury, Licensed to Underwrite at ERS, is here to save the day sharing the Bond cars we remember best...

Posted on 26 02 2020 by adam.pickering

​​In Conversation with Alan Bradbury: Underwriting the Classics

We recently sat down with Alan Bradbury, ERS Senior Underwriter for bespoke motors and a self-professed petrol-head, to chat about 2020 market trends. Alan tells us about the latest in classic car investment patterns, the impact of social influencers on buying trends and the vehicles he thinks are most likely to become future classics.