MDS Old News - press releases and news items since 2002
Workaround for users of RSA website with XP SP2
14th March 2005 - For users of the RSA web
site who attempt to upload files larger than
10 vehicles, and where the recent move to XP
Service Pack 2 has disabled the "download
errors" feature, we have identified a simple
fix - click here for further details
January deadline looms
14th December 2004 - The January 2005 deadline
for the imposition of the timeliness targets
is almost upon us. Read an overview of the
current status of the Insurance Industry
readiness here
Greenaway report published
11th August 2004 - The long awaited report by
Professor Greenaway in to Uninsured Driving
recommends the MID should be updated in real
time by 2008. The full text of the report can
be read here (Greenaway Report)
Special Information for Eagle Star (Ireland) clients
30th July 2004 - If you are an ROI Eagle Star
policyholder, please follow this link to see
more information about why and how you need
need to supply us with information about your
vehicle fleet insured with Eagle Star Ireland
MDS increases Fleet Market penetration
10th June 2004 - with a further large fleet
signing with Arval PHH, one of MDS's several
partners in the Fleet and Logistics area, MDS
reaches the 200 mark for major haulage and
company car fleets being consolidated and
submitted to the MID
Fleets start to feel the heat
14th May 2004 - Fleets which are not complying
with the legislation are facing fines as a result
of the failure to supply data. None of MDS's
commercial fleet customers have been targeted
demonstrating the value of outsourcing this
routine but vital task. See here for a link
to the full story.
RAC highlights continued Uninsured Driving issue
12th May 2004 - As reported in the link below
the RAC continues to highlight the issue of
uninsured driving - with estimates of £500 m
paid out last year by the honest motorist.
See the link here FNN Fleet News Network
MDS passes 400,000 vehicle mark
30th April 2004 - Just 18 months since we first
commenced live data loads to the MID, MDS has
processed its 400,000th unique vehicle registration
on behalf of its 1300 corporate, broker and
Insurer clients.
Rise in interest in Uninsured Driving reduction
5th February 2004 - The ABI, BBC and others have
started to report on the state of Uninsured
Motoring in the UK. A number of newspaper, web
and radio articles have appeared recently which
highlight the problem. Click here for the BBC.
RAC report highlights problems of Uninsured Driving
26th January 2004 - The RAC has produced its
annual report showing trends and views in UK
Motoring. One area it highlights is the cost
to the honest motorist of Insurance. A link to
the report can be found here on the RAC website.
Irish 4th EU approach outlined
5th January 2004 - The Republic of Ireland
has established its approach to the 4th EU
Motor Insurance Directive. MDS analyses this
approach and circulates customers. A link to
the analysis can be found here
EU to take action against non-complying Member states
24th November 2003 - The EU is to take action
against several EU states (including Ireland)
for their failure to implement the 4th EU Motor
Insurance directive. A link to the EU website
can be found here
MP's address Uninsured Driving issue
3rd November 2003 - Using the Early Day Motion
mechanism, 43 MP's highlight the issue of the
large number of Uninsured Drivers on the UK's
roads, and recommend a "Tax Disc" solution to
the problem. Their solution does not mention
the MID nor the EU 4th Directive. Click here
for a link to the Parliamentary website together
with a link to the result of the lobbying here.
5th EU Directive updated 
1st November 2003 - New provisions have been
inserted relating to a central body which must
be notified of all traffic-accident reports and
the issue of automatic no-fault cover of cyclists
and pedestrians has been shelved - for the
moment, at least! Follow the link (more) for more
information.
Norwich Union policyholder warning
2nd October 2003 - NU's Head of Motor Insurance,
Kevin Edwards, warns all Motor Traders and
policyholders on Unspecified Schedules "Supply
your vehicle data or face Fines or problems
at Renewal". For the full story, and how
Motor Data Solutions can help, click here
To obtain a quote, print off, complete and then
email or faxback the Quote Form located here.
Royal and Sun Alliance Scheme Information
25th August 2003 - for more information about
the RSA scheme interfaces for Brokers, please
follow this link to the technical pages
25th March 2003 - MDS has responded to the
current crop of problems facing brokers who
are responding to requests for assistance
from their clients, faced with the increasing
checks and verification expected of them by
their Insurers. While we've always provided a
a service to brokers, the current issues need
a more focussed approach, and we've therefore
taken this opportunity to refresh and update
our services, and are marketing them actively
to some 300+ brokers in the UK. Get a quote -
click here!
MDS provides services to Leasing Companies
1st February 2003 - MDS have been selected by,
or are in the final selection stages for,
Interleasing, Lloyds TSB Autolease, ARVAL
PHH and CLM Fleet Management to assist them
in providing their vehicle data, held by them
on behalf of their clients, to the Insurers of
their clients. This service avoids the client
having to rekey existing information and
provides a one-stop-shop for the leasing
companies. MDS also integrates information
daily rental companies and from the client
organisations themselves, where this data
is not already held by the leasing company.
MDS provides services to Allianz Cornhill
28th January 2003 - MDS have been selected
by Allianz Cornhill Insurance to help their
scheme-based Self Drive Hire customers enter
their lists of vehicles for the MID / 4th
Directive. Over 180 customers are enabled
to transmit their data, either by fax & phone
or over the Internet, to MDS for formatting and
adding to the MID. This continues the scheme
formerly offered by NIS.
MDS loads first Fleet customer to Phase 2.
15th November 2002 - MDS have successfully
loaded one of the first of many of their
commercial fleet customers to the Phase 2 MID
using their dedicated Phase 1 link to Experian.
Premier Despatch, a leading logistics firm,
have been completing their vehicle returns for
several weeks using MDS's easy-to-use system.
MDS have acted on behalf of Mitsui Sumitomo,
the London-based Insurer.(more)
Brokers hear details of Insurer's approach.
18th September 2002 - MDS today presented to
an audience of over 100 broker delegates the
likely impact of the 4th EU Motor Directive
on UK Insurers, Brokers and Policyholders. The
presentation included a live demonstration of
MDS's "MIDAS" system from a Broker's point of
view (254k Word document - Broker trial instructions)
Replay the slides (364k Powerpoint presentation)
Save your fingers - let DVLA do the walking!.
10th September 2002 - MDS adds DVLA vehicle
details, keyed from the VRM, to their MIDAS
4th EU Directive system. Now, for just a few
pence, Insurers, Brokers and Policyholders can
have the Make and Model automatically added
to their Interactive, Spreadsheet and FTP
supplied data - including CO2 & VIN .. (more)
Just when you thought the 4th Directive was all there
was ..
30th August 2002 - For Insurers, the next
(and, we're promised, final) 5th EU Insurance
directive will become law in 2004. Click here
to see our links page for 5th Directive
information (more)
Are you a new or returning Policyholder?
21st August 2002 - If you're a policy holder
of another Insurer who has just become insured
with one of our clients, you may need an
explanation of what you need to do to
connect to us (more)
MDS launch MIDAS - a complete 4th Directive solution
8th August 2002 - MDS have today officially
launched their Motor Insurance Database
Application System (MIDAS), a complete web-
based solution for Insurers, Brokers and
Policyholders (more).
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