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Insurance

5 Ways to Reduce Your Fleet Insurance Premiums at Renewal

UK fleet premiums rose 10–20% in 2024. But fleets with verifiable compliance data are bucking the trend. The difference between a premium hike and a discount often comes down to one thing: evidence.

6 min read · May 2026 Read article →
Operations

Paper Walkaround Checks vs Digital: Why Underwriters Don't Trust Clipboards

A paper check sheet proves someone held a pen. A digital check proves who, when, where, and what condition the vehicle was in — with photos. Here's why the difference matters when the broker calls.

4 min read · May 2026 Read article →
Claims

What Your Insurer Actually Needs After an RTA

The average disputed RTA costs UK fleets £8,600. Most of that is avoidable — if you capture the right evidence in the right format within the first 10 minutes of impact.

7 min read · June 2026 Read article →
Risk

Driver Risk Scoring: How A–F Grades Spot Problems Before They Cost You

Your best driver and your worst driver look identical on paper. Risk scoring changes that — giving you a data-driven view of who needs coaching and who deserves recognition.

5 min read · June 2026 Read article →
Technology

Compliance Software vs Telematics: Do You Need Both?

Telematics tells you where your vans are. Compliance software tells you whether they should be on the road. Here's why smart fleets are using both — and how to avoid paying twice.

6 min read · June 2026 Read article →
Compliance

Vehicle Lockout: The Feature That Makes Underwriters Trust Your Fleet

What if your drivers physically couldn't start their shift without completing their walkaround check? That's not a hypothetical — it's how Sentinel Fleet works. Here's why lockout changes everything.

5 min read · June 2026 Read article →

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