KENT, UNITED KINGDOM — (Marketwire) — 01/12/12 — The Driver Vehicle and Licensing Agency are expected to close 39 offices by the end of 2013 as the organisation -moves with the times-. First rate insurance brokers eQuoteDirect, have discussed how the motor trade industry on a whole, is continually developing.
The government-backed closure of the DVLA offices could mean over 1,000 job losses as the establishment adopts a more technological and online approach. eQuoteDirect, specialists in , remain neutral on the issue but have examined how the DVLA is changing in more ways than one.
The Insurance Times reported in November how the DVLA will construct an electronic database full of driver license information and grant brokers access to that data by the end of 2014. The information should allow insurers to provide more accurate quotes, based on driver history.
eQuoteDirect currently tailor-make policies to each individual motor trader and use their network of insurance providers to find the fairest quote possible – still, advances in the industry can only improve their service even more.
A spokesperson for eQuoteDirect commented:
-If these closures take place, we sympathise completely with DVLA workers and hope there are redeployment solutions available to them. The motor trade business is constantly evolving and only time will tell if the DVLA service will improve as the organisation transforms its approach. At eQuoteDirect we treat our clients personably and will always adapt to industry changes to ensure our level of service remains the same.-
There have been arguments supporting the office closures by Roads Minister Mike Penning, who proposed the closures mean the DVLA can centralise operations and allow people to deal with the DVLA more efficiently, at a time and place which suits them.
On the flipside, letting staff go means the face to face element of the DVLA service could diminish and assistant branch secretary at the Public and Commercial Services Union for the DVLA Mike Mackie, suggested the operations could actually slow down.
eQuoteDirect are keeping an ear to the ground on the issue in order to stay on top of their game but for now, they are focusing on their primary goal – sourcing quality deals on behalf of their clients.
To find out more about eQuoteDirect and how their expertise, knowledge and contacts in the insurance industry, can save your motor trade business money visit .
About eQuoteDirect
eQuoteDirect are specialists in the commercial insurance market. They are a Kent based broker, with many years experience in providing cover tailored to all aspects of the commercial Insurance market.
In an industry where competitive rates, risk knowledge and customer confidence are essential, eQuoteDirect offer these through a panel of insurers with a wealth of industry experience. Their relationship with these insurers allows them to quote competitive rates coupled with professionally tailored cover which gives them required edge in placing your business at the right price.
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Unit 3, Ground Floor, Estuary View Business Park,
Whitstable, Kent CT5 3SE
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