Our haulage, logistics and commercial fleet industry specialists are focused on helping you and your organisation effectively manage risk, put in place robust health and safety programmes, navigate the challenging insurance market and build resilience in the face of existing and emerging risks.
Against the backdrop of geopolitical change, technological disruption and labour shortages, our risk events and insight articles are designed to keep you informed of the latest and emerging risks affecting your business and the wider industry.
Willis has a tried and tested Motor Fleet proposition designed to help fleet operators maximise their return on investment from the considerable spend required to stay risk focussed and compliant. We have solutions to many of the challenges you face to help improve your risk profile, thereby presenting a positive story to the Motor Fleet insurance market.
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Haulage, logistics & commercial fleet focused risk events
- Supporting organisations with tailored risk and insurance solutions aligned to their business strategies, Willis in partnership with Logistics UK, one of the transport sector’s leading industry bodies, sponsors a series of their Executive lunches. Can we also make the & into an ‘and’ in the title
- Willis also sponsored and attended the Logistics UK Annual Conference at the QEII Conference Centre in London on 3 June 2026.and are an awards sponsor at the year-end Logistics 10th Anniversary Awards.
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Fleet Forums
Staying informed about the latest risks, challenges and evolving legislation is crucial to the commercial motor fleet sector.
Willis Fleet Forums are designed to give you valuable insights into trending topics, themes, issues and encourage knowledge sharing to help you better address changing risks.
The 2026 Fleet Forums were once again a huge success with attendees hearing presentations ranging from employee/driver health & wellbeing, the importance of fleet compliance, how to use data effectively and the importance of (often overlooked) ongoing eyesight testing for your drivers. All these presentations can be delivered remotely to you/your business, please reach out to Stewart Osmond if you would like to learn more.
Please contact Stewart if you’d like to ensure you receive an invitation to our next Fleet Forums in 2027:
Upcoming Fleet Forums
| Office | Fleet Forum | Address |
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| Manchester | TBC - May/June 2027 | Willis Office, 6th Floor, No.8 First Street, Manchester. M15 4RP |
| Glasgow | TBC - May/June 2027 | Willis Office, 5th Floor, 90 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5UB |
| Bristol | TBC - May/June 2027 | Willis Office, 3 Temple Quay, Temple Back East, Bristol. BS1 6DZ |
| Birmingham | TBC - May/June 2027 | Willis Office 2nd Floor, The Colmore Building, 20 Colmore Circus, Birmingham. B4 6AT |
| Reading | TBC - May/June 2027 | Willis Office, 1410 Arlington Business Park, Theale, Reading. RG7 4SA |
| London | TBC - May/June 2027 | 51 Lime Street, London. EC3M 7DQ |
Please contact Stewart if you’d like to ensure you receive an invitation to our next Fleet Forums in 2026.
Fleet Operator Roundtables
Open‑forum discussions are designed to provide Fleet Operators with a platform to share their challenges, issues and success stories. These sessions facilitate the exchange of best practice and offer reassurance that operators are acting consistently and in line with their industry peers. Many participants have gained valuable risk‑management insights and practical advice from fellow operators, enabling them to refine and strengthen their own risk‑management procedures.
The following were topics discussed during our previous Roundtables:
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- Climate & Sustainabilityhow are operators demonstrating understanding of climate risks and the managing of transition risks to customers and investors.
- Operational Costswhat steps are being taken to address wage inflation, fuel price volatility, insurance premiums, repair costs, and fleet replacement challenges.
- Driver Recruitmenthow are our peers addressing workforce shortages, the ageing driver population, and competition for skilled drivers.
- Driver Wellbeing & Fitness to Drivefollowing the Willis Fleet Forums in May/June, what initiatives are being implemented to better understand fitness to drive across the driver base
- Extreme Weatherare other operators having challenges with specific routes and/or warehousing because of the ongoing weather we’re seeing
- Tyre Managementas the DVSA have recently published, tyre condition is the top roadside mechanical defects – are other operators having challenges with tyre management, providers etc.
The Fleet Operator Roundtables scheduled for 2026 are as follows:
Upcoming Fleet Operator Roundtables
| Office | Fleet Operator Roundtable. 1 | Fleet Operator Roundtable. 2 | Address |
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| Manchester |
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Thursday 24 September | Willis Office, 6th Floor, No.8 First Street, Manchester. M15 4RP |
| Glasgow |
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Wednesday 7 October | Willis Office, 5th Floor, 90 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5UB |
| Bristol |
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Wednesday 11 November | Willis Office, 3 Temple Quay, Temple Back East, Bristol. BS1 6DZ |
| Birmingham |
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Tuesday 10 November | Willis Office 2nd Floor, The Colmore Building, 20 Colmore Circus, Birmingham. B4 6AT |
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Wednesday 18 November | Willis Office, 1410 Arlington Business Park, Theale, Reading. RG7 4SA |
| London | Thursday 22 October | Willis Office, 51 Lime Street, London, England, EC3M 7DQ |
Please contact Stewart if you’d like to join one of our sessions.
Transportation and climate risk
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Climate change and the transition to a net-zero economy pose new challenges for all organisations. The need to manage climate risk and support a transition to a low carbon, resilient economy is no longer a matter of conscience, but a strategic and financial imperative.
- We understand that everyone’s level of knowledge and experience of managing climate risk may be different.
- Transition riskparticularly is the risk that a fleet operator faces as the economy moves towards a lower-carbon, more sustainable future. It arises from changes in regulation, technology, markets and customer expectations linked to climate change.
- For a transport or logistics operator, transition risk typically includes:
- Regulatory risk: New emissions standards, low-emission zones, carbon taxes, or reporting requirements.kpmg+1
- Technology risk: The need to invest in electric vehicles, alternative fuels, charging infrastructure, or other new technologies.kpmg+1
- Market risk: Customers demanding lower-carbon transport solutions or changing freight patterns.kpmg+1
- Reputational risk: Pressure from investors, customers, regulators, and the public to demonstrate sustainability credentials.kpmg+1
- Our WTW specialists can support you on your journey to help you identify, measure and respond to climate-related risks and opportunities
- For a transport or logistics operator, transition risk typically includes:
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Motia
Motia’s fully integrated fleet solution brings together telematics, tracking (both vehicles and assets), cameras, fuel card services, and fleet management technology in one connected platform, to substantially reduce the need for multiple platforms and the associated administrational headaches associated with operating several different fleet systems.
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Greater fleet visibility, fuel savings, and utilisations gains are achieved via Motia’s tracking capabilities.
Their telemetry & cameras enable fleet operators to substantially improve driver coaching which of course directly correlates to incident reduction and increased claims defensibility, thereby speeding up FNOL (First Notification Of Loss) rates to allow Motor Underwriters to make faster decisions on liability to protect against unnecessary claims inflation.
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Lightfoot
Lightfoot is one of Willis’ longest fleet risk partners and provides real-time fleet training technology that rewards your drivers, delivering in-cab driver coaching in real-time
Endorsed by over 80% of UK insurers and brokers, Lightfoot is an industry-leading risk management tool
Designed for all company car fleets and light commercial vehicles up to and including 7.5t and soon to be HGVs, it is suitable for lease vehicles as there are no permanent changes made during installation
This technology helps fleet operators to:
Lower fuel wastage by as much as 15%. Smoother driving also reduces vehicle wear and tear by up to 45%, saving you from costly maintenance and repairs.
Cut harmful CO2 and NOx emissions by up to 15%, making a big difference to your company’s carbon footprint.
Record driving patterns to avoid high-risk driving behaviours. This can cut ‘at fault’ accident rates by as much as 40%, helping you to keep your fleet and drivers safe.
Receive a 15% discount with Lightfoot when you're introduced by our team.
Vodafone Automotive
Vodafone’s fleet management platform uses real-time AI-enabled dashcam footage, GPS tracking, and diagnostics data to monitor vehicle and driver safety and performance, supporting improved insurance terms for commercial fleet operators.
Using Vodafone can identify risks at an early stage, whether these lie at fleet, driver, vehicle, depot, or manager level, making your fleet risk more attractive to a wider pool of insurers.
Receive a discount on Vodafone products, a 10-week implementation program and ongoing support from Vodafone when you're introduced by our team.
Electric vehicles: Emerging risks and how to manage them
The implementation and integration of electric vehicles into a business fleet is presenting a series of new, emerging risks that need to be managed. Managing the risks can be undertaken in the conventional way, including evaluation, prioritisation and implementation of controls. To find out how our risk specialists can support your business, please get in touch with Stewart.
Transport risk management via Willis’ Transportation Risk Management team
Elevate your ability to manage the increasingly complex technological, regulatory and people risks facing your sector with bespoke transport risk management services. From risk engineering and business interruption reviews to strategic risk assessments and enterprise risk management, we’re focused on delivering stronger resilience for your business.
We can help you:
- Identify and manage new and emerging risks through transport risk workshops
- Better protect your business with detailed business interruption analysis to help ensure you have the appropriate insurance coverage
- Understand where you need to further improve fleet risk management controls by calling on our expert perspectives, detailed analysis and research
- Refine your fleet risk management controls with reviews of specific fleet risk areas, such as driver recruitment or data and technology
- Make more informed insurance decisions with a detailed risk assessment of your land transport risks
- Enhance your ability to respond to sudden, unexpected losses more effectively with expert reviews of your business continuity management and plans.
Risk and insurance solutions for haulage and logistics organisations
- Navigate insurance market challenges and build resilience in the face of existing and emerging risks with specialists focused on helping your organisation effectively manage risk and establish robust health and safety programmes.
- Identify, measure and respond to climate-related risks and opportunities to ensure your business can deliver on its business objectives in the context of rising global temperatures and the transition to a low carbon economy.
- Support improved insurance terms for commercial fleet operators by reducing the risk of incidents and associated costs using real-time AI-enabled dashcam footage, GPS tracking and diagnostics data to monitor driver behaviours and vehicle performance.
- Implement electric vehicle (EV) risk controls for safer integration into your fleet, considering the change in risk profile EV implementation can present.
Take the next step toward a more resilient fleet. Speak to our experts today to understand how we can help you navigate emerging risks.
