Nick Hay is new Managing Director of Holman
NICK Hay is the new Managing Director of leasing and fleet management company Holman UK, effective 08 June 2026.
Hay brings a strong track record of driving growth and building high-performing teams across the automotive and logistics sectors, as Holman looks for a more aggressive stance in the sector.
With more than 30 years’ experience in logistics, Hay has served as Managing Director of Samworth Brothers Distribution, was Chief Executive Officer of Fowler Welch for 10 years and, most recently, CEO of supply chain specialist Gist.
Nick Hay, who started in his new role on 8 June, said: “This is the most excited I have been about a new role in many years. As I have got to know Holman, I have been struck by the strength of its culture and the real value its services deliver for customers.
“Combining that culture and service offering with long-term ownership creates a strong foundation for growth. I am looking forward to getting to know the team, our customers and our suppliers as we continue to strengthen Holman’s position in the UK.”
Aviloo battery warranty for used EVs
EV battery diagnostics firm Aviloo has launched the UK’s first financially backed battery warranty for used electric vehicles.
The Aviloo Battery Warranty, which provides used EV buyers with financially backed protection based on independent battery health data, comes into effect in July in the UK, launching simultaneously in Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, Austria, Belgium, Ireland and Switzerland, following successful rollouts in France and Sweden in June.
The used EV market in the UK is growing rapidly, and concern over RVs is beginning to dissipate, according to the latest report from Cazana.
CEO of Aviloo, Marcus Berger, announcing the warranty, said:
“The UK has one of Europe’s most dynamic used EV markets, and we see enormous appetite from both dealers and consumers to get this right. With the Battery Warranty, we are setting a new industry standard – one that provides orientation for all market participants, strengthens the case for electric mobility, and ensures that used EVs are seen not as a risk, but as a sustainable, trustworthy choice.”
Small fleets can lower insurance costs with connected data
A NEW Geotab Report for small and medium-sized fleets has found that 58% of small fleets cite insurance premiums as one of their primary operational pressures.
With insurers facing increased repair costs and higher claim frequencies, these costs are being passed onto operators. For many fleets, simply staying insurable in this high-cost market is becoming a strategic challenge.
But Geotab says the solution lies in actively reducing risk and proving it with hard data.
“By leveraging connected fleet technology and video telematics, businesses can protect their margins, exonerate their drivers, and fundamentally change their conversations with insurance providers,” the company told Broker News.
Here is how data-driven fleets can survive the insurance squeeze:
Eliminate the cost of false claims with visual context. One of the most frustrating drivers of high insurance costs is the “he-said, she-said” scenario of a collision.
Move from reactive to predictive safety. Insurers price their premiums based on risk. The best way to lower your insurance costs is to stop incidents before they happen. Telematics systems record precise behavioral data, such as harsh braking, rapid acceleration, and speeding.
Turn your safety record into a negotiating tool. When it comes time to renew your policy, insurers want to see evidence of a well-managed, low-risk fleet. Historically, small fleets have had to rely on a lack of claims as their only proof of safety.
Broker News Newsletter 7 July 2026
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Ralph Morton is the leading journalist in the leasing broker sector and editor of Broker News, the website which provides information and news for BVRLA-registered leasing brokers. He also writes extensively on the fleet and leasing market in both the UK and Europe.
