sopp+sopp are delighted to announce the launch of our brand-new AI-powered FNOL validation tool: SafetyNet - which helps to identify incident severity, liability, and common fraud markers for our fleet customers.

sopp+sopp’s market-leading Uninsured Loss Recovery solution, launched in December 2023, has to date recovered more than £3.5 million in non-fault incident costs on behalf of our fleet customers - £2.6 Million in the past 12 months alone.

Our dedicated Loss Recovery Team is headed by Steph Farrar - sopp+sopp’s Third-Party Claims Director - helping fleets to identify, intercept, and retrieve costs from at-fault third parties under a variety of incident circumstances.

In-vehicle video monitoring is fast becoming a staple of proactive fleet risk management. Connected cameras not only help fleets monitor and improve driver behaviour, but also provide vital evidence when incidents occur - enabling fast decision-making, accurate liability assessment, and better protection for both drivers and businesses.

Artificial Intelligence and its applications are reshaping the foundations of how every industry operates, and the world of fleet management is no exception.

From automated vehicle damage inspections, to route optimisation and predictive maintenance, smart tech is helping fleets respond more strategically to some of their most common operational challenges and objectives.

The UK government has announced sweeping changes to the ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle) Mandate, which requires all cars and vans on UK roads to be completely emission-free by 2035. Here we explore the key changes announced to the UK’s ZEV mandate in 2025, and the possible implications they could bring for fleet operators.

We caught up with Callum Langan, Managing Director at sopp+sopp, to talk about his journey through the business, from answering FNOL calls in a paper-based contact centre to leading one of the UK’s most innovative fleet accident management specialists.

Smarter, more accurate data solutions are helping fleets predict their vehicles’ maintenance needs ahead of time - reducing the risk of downtime, and giving them more control over repair costs. But how exactly do these ‘predictive maintenance’ strategies work, and what goes into making them a reality across large, complex fleets of vehicles?

As the seasons shift, so do the challenges facing your drivers and vehicles. While spring might feel like a welcome break after the harsh winter months, it brings its own unique set of risks - from pothole-riddled roads and unpredictable showers, to busier highways and public spaces.

Joe Seys leads some of the teams that help us deliver expert engineering solution to our fleet and commercial insurance customers. We caught up with Joe to discuss his career, his team at sopp+sopp, and the projects that are driving even better service for our customers.  

EV Battery Longevity is an emerging, and increasingly critical consideration for fleets transitioning to electric & hybrid vehicles. Here we discuss the factors that impact battery health, longevity, and performance - and what fleets can do to extend their lifespans.

With 2025 firmly underway, we explore our projections for what the next 12 months may hold for fleet operators, their claims partners, and the wider automotive industry.

Callum Langan, Managing Director at sopp+sopp shares his thoughts on the benefits of digital incident reporting for fleet accident management…

2024 brought significant transformations for both fleets and their supply chain partners. Here we look back on the key developments that shaped the market last year, exploring the trends that defined a pivotal 12 months for the industry.

By taking the right precautions this winter, fleets and their drivers can help to reduce risk - both to themselves, and other road users. In this article, we discuss some of the ways fleets can keep their drivers safe on the roads throughout the colder months.

While EVs undeniably have an enormous role to play in fleet carbon reduction, the challenge of end-to-end supply chain sustainability doesn’t begin or end with their roll-out.

We've teamed up with our recycling partners at SYNETIQ to cover the vehicle recycling process step-by-step - from salvaging reusable components, to extracting raw materials such as metals and plastics, and managing the complexities of EV & battery recycling…

In the next instalment in our Leadership Interview Series, we catch up with Steph Farrar, Head of Motor Recoveries at sopp+sopp. Steph leads the team responsible for sopp+sopp's Uninsured Loss Recovery solution...

Here we discuss the key differences between mobile and roadside repairs, the types of repairs they cover, and the cost & efficiency benefits they can bring for both fleets and their drivers…

In the next instalment in our Leadership Interview Series, we catch up with Nick Thackray, Head of Leasing Customer Operations at sopp+sopp. Nick leads the operational teams responsible for our leasing & direct fleet customers...

The sale of non-zero emission vehicles is due to end in the UK by 2035 - but what actually counts as a zero-emission vehicle under the mandate, and equally, what doesn’t?