Insurance Edge reports that Atradius has raised a red flag for the motor industry, with new data showing a sharp increase in claims linked to late and unpaid invoices. Failed and late payment claims against automotive businesses (including original equipment manufacturers, component manufacturers and dealerships) rose 78% year-on-year in November 2025. Claims across the wider transport sector, spanning rental firms, fleet operators and logistics providers, increased by 64%. Nicola Harris, Senior Risk Underwriter at Atradius, said: “What we’re seeing is the financial strain of a sector being reshaped in real time. Late payment claims are rising sharply across automotive and transport, reflecting mounting pressure on margins, asset values and liquidity.” To read Insurance Edge‘s article, go to https://insurance-edge.net/2026/01/29/atradius-raises-warning-on-late-invoices-in-automotive-sector/.